Family Abandons Old Dog, Says They Can't Be Bothered With Him Anymore

(Image: Cobb County Animal Shelter)

Cobb Adopt is trying to find a home for an old dog that was abandoned at the county animal shelter this past Thursday by owners who said they couldn’t be bothered with him anymore.

Here’s the heart-rendering post from the agency:

“Oh gosh, where do we start with this sad story. Bishop was turned into the Cobb County Animal Control Shelter on 1/28 because they had a new baby. But they did say he is good with kids. Poor Bishop was so distraught when his owner walked away, he was scratching the floor and door to try to get his attention to please not leave him. It was such a sad scene, it had 2 of our staff members in tear and needless to say they have seen and heard everything. Bishop is up to date on shots, neutered, microchipped and heartworm tested negative.

“Bishop is 10 years old, his ID is 581861, he is in run 828 and he weighs 80 lbs. Bishop is a really sweet boy, and can’t imagine why his whole world has been turned upside down. Please, please, please consider adopting this older boy; he has lots of love left to give some lucky person.”

Bishop was taken to Petsmart adoptions on Monday but wasn’t adopted. He’s back at Cobb County Animal Control Shelter, waiting for a new family who will love him.

When calling the shelter about a cat or dog, please use the ID number of the animal.

Cobb County Animal Shelter.
1060 Al Bishop Drive
Marietta, Georgia 30008

Shelter hours for adoptions are:
Tuesday - Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sundays 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.