Dog spends year in MD animal shelter, is up for adoption

A “loving” dog has spent more than a year in a shelter in Maryland – and she is still “patiently” waiting for a home, the animal rights group said.

According to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Anne Arundel County, Lilo, an affectionate dog who enjoys spending time with people, would love the chance to cuddle with a new owner.

“This sweet girl spends her days in our main office because she is stressed by the crowds in the large dog room,” the shelter wrote in a Facebook post on April 22. “She loves hanging out there, but this doesn’t get her as much interest from potential adopters because they don’t get to see her!”

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It is also believed that Lilo is an American pit bull terrier mix. While there is an audience for similar breeds, they are becoming less popular, operations manager Christopher Jimenez told McClatchy News in a phone interview.

Lilo is available for adoption after entering the shelter in January. She was surrendered after her previous family took care of too many pets and became afraid their apartment complex would capture them, according to Jimenez and an online adoption profile.

Over time, Lilo became known as a “loving” and “well-mannered” 2-year-old dog. She has bursts of energy, but also enjoys quieter moments, such as when she takes several “peaceful naps a day.”

“Although she is a little ball of energy, she walks well on a leash and only chews her toys,” the shelter wrote in December.

As of April 22, the SPCA’s website showed the overlooked dog still needed a new owner. More information about the shelter’s adoption process can be found at aacspca.org.

“She is truly adored by all our staff and volunteers and is such a happy and loving girl who deserves a wonderful home,” the SPCA wrote.

The shelter is located in the state capital of Annapolis, about a 30-mile drive southeast of Baltimore.