Dog has been overlooked at New York shelter for almost 470 days. ‘What’s not to love?’
A dog in New York has been patiently waiting for someone to take notice of him for well over a year. To be more precise, he’s been waiting for 467 days.
Larry is a 7-year-old terrier, pit bull mix with a lot of heart that goes along with his love for play and cuddles, the CNY Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in Syracuse says. Unfortunately, he hasn’t been able to share his love with the right person yet.
“Larry came to the shelter as a stray, and at first, he was overwhelmed and scared, but after being with us for over a year, he’s used to shelter life. (He doesn’t like it, but he’s used to it,)” the shelter said in a March 12 Facebook post.
“He loves to go for walks and even runs. And in quiet moments, he practices his technique for sit and shake so that when he meets his forever family, he’s well prepared to greet them.”
The shelter posted a video of Larry eagerly going on a walk and turning on his “smell-o-vision” as he explores the snow.
“He’s spent some time in a foster home, and his foster mom said he’s easy to live with and is very loving. He enjoys car rides, the snow, and being with his people. What’s not to love?? Larry does have some medical needs, but don’t let that stop you from meeting him,” the shelter said.
He can be considered “aloof” when first meeting him, but that’s only because his personality doesn’t come out unless he gets to know a person, his pet profile says.
For more information on Larry or other adoptable pets, visit the shelter’s website.
This story was originally published March 13, 2025 at 12:52 PM with the headline "Dog has been overlooked at New York shelter for almost 470 days. ‘What’s not to love?’."