Pup’s siblings were adopted — but not Dobby. ‘Shyest of the bunch’ still needs a home
A puppy’s seven siblings were adopted — but he still waits for a home of his own.
“He is the shyest of the bunch,” a North Carolina animal shelter told McClatchy News in an Aug. 12 email. “He is good with other dogs and all people and will (come) out of his shell after a little time in a new situation.”
The Yancey County Humane Society said Dobby is ready for a fresh start after bouncing between shelters. He and his siblings were at a Tennessee shelter that shut down and then landed at a North Carolina rescue that was too full.
Eventually, Dobby arrived at the humane society with the other pups: Drifter, Dreamer, Domino, Dazzle, Decker, Davina and Dawson. Since May, all of the siblings have been adopted but not Dobby, the shelter said.
“We don’t understand how a puppy as sweet as Dobby can still be in a shelter,” the animal organization wrote on Facebook. “Is it because he is timid? Is it because he’s a black dog? Who knows, but we do know he is very sweet, loves other dogs and will thrive in a home that gives him security, calmness and a fur sibling to play with!”
The puppy, who bears the same name as a “Harry Potter” character, is known for being “extremely smart” and friendly. A video shared online shows the roughly 5-month-old dog basking in attention.
“He loves other dogs, people, toys and even water,” the shelter wrote. “He’s just a pup so is still learning how to walk on leash.”
As of Aug. 13, the shelter’s website shows the mixed-breed puppy is still available for adoption in Burnsville, a roughly 35-mile drive northeast from the popular mountain town of Asheville. More details about the animal organization’s adoption process can be found at yanceyhumanesociety.org.
This story was originally published August 13, 2024 at 9:40 AM with the headline "Pup’s siblings were adopted — but not Dobby. ‘Shyest of the bunch’ still needs a home."
