Dogs abandoned when owner moved need homes in Kentucky. ‘Imagine how confusing’
It can be terrifying to a dog when they’re surrendered to an unknown environment like a shelter — and it’s especially heartbreaking when an owner abandons them there to start anew somewhere else.
This is the case for brothers Cupid and Comet, who came to a Kentucky shelter around the holiday season in 2024.
“Cupid is around 2 years old and he came in with his brother Comet around Christmas and unfortunately they were left behind when their owner moved,” the Ashland Animal Rescue said in a Jan. 29 Facebook post. “We can only imagine how confusing it was for them.”
While the dogs — especially Cupid — don’t like being in a small place like a kennel, they really open up with outside time.
“Cupid here does not like being contained in the kennel. He wants to be free, and he is obsessed with playing ball. Start tossing that ball and that’s all he cares about,” the shelter noted. “It’s so good to see him happy and carefree outside of his kennel.”
Since Cupid is so energetic, it would be good to find an owner who matches his energy when it comes to play time.
“He will need someone who will toss the ball for him, he loves to run, so a fenced in yard would be nice,” the shelter says. “He is dog friendly and enjoys wrestling and playing, but we always suggest a meet and greet with other dogs.
“He is strong and has lots of energy. He is also very intelligent, handsome and has a gorgeous soft black coat.”
For more information on Cupid and Comet, visit the shelter’s website.
Ashland is about a 120-mile drive east from Lexington.
This story was originally published January 30, 2025 at 10:27 AM with the headline "Dogs abandoned when owner moved need homes in Kentucky. ‘Imagine how confusing’."