An “adorable” dog spent more than 400 days at a shelter in North Carolina – and came out to enjoy a day at the beach, photos show.
Vegas the 11-year-old boxer mix had a blast while he was spending time at sunset on February 21, according to the Carteret County Humane Society and Animal Shelter.
“He loved every second,” the organization wrote in a Facebook post. “Vegas ends his day at the beach with a delicious hamburger before heading back to the shelter.”
Photos shared online show Vegas in the sand as she walks along the beach. A volunteer drove her on the field trip while she continued to wait for a home.
Vegas went up for adoption after he was surrendered in early January 2023. His owner thought he was “naughty,” which the shelter believed was a sign he wanted to play, according to social media posts and an online adoption profile.
Now, more than a year later, Vegas has become one of the shelter’s longest-serving residents. He spends his time watching other dogs start their new chapters but continues to be ignored, the shelter said in a Facebook post written from Vegas’ perspective.
“I’m not sure why but if you really ‘look’ at me, you’ll see that I’m nothing but love,” the shelter wrote on February 6, before Vegas marked its 400th day in care .
Vegas is known for being a “charming” senior dog — with “a lot of pep in his (step).”
“Despite his age, Vegas is full of life and playfulness, showing adorable puppy-like zoomies when excited,” the animal organization wrote. “Best suited for a home with no other dogs, cats, or children, Vegas is eagerly awaiting the perfect person to share his golden years with.”
On Feb. 22, Vegas still needs a new owner. Details about the shelter’s adoption process can be found at cchsshelter.com.
The humane society did not immediately share additional details with McClatchy News on Feb. 23. The shelter is in Newport, about 140 miles southeast of Raleigh and near the popular coastal towns of Atlantic Beach and Emerald Isle.
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