The shelter staff describes 18-month-old, Labrador-mix Delbert as, ” a little shy and a lot of sweet”. As they waited for his owner to retrieve the wanderer, the staff discovered Delbert’s well-mannered, leash trained, and house broken. The more they discovered, the more certain they were that someone would be searching for this good boy.

Delbert seemed to believe that, too. He’s been friendly, kind, and gracious to everyone that he meets. Still, when he’s not hosting a guest, Delbert seems to be patiently waiting, believing that those he loved couldn’t have forgotten him, that they’ll be coming.

But time has passed. The shelter staff realizes when people aren’t looking when they’ve dumped their loving pet. Someone needs to take Delbert home, so he never feels the truth.

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