Terrified dog tried to cling to owner just as he was surrendered to busy shelter

On Sunday, a terrified dog tried to cling to his owner the moment he knew he was to be left behind at the noisy and overcrowded Carson Animal Care in California. His family surrendered him because they stated they had trouble "containing him."

A shelter volunteer watched Shadow's heart break into a thousand tiny pieces:

"Owner wasn't very nice to him when they were waiting and he was really trying to cling to him, hoping this wasn't really happening. He is very scared and confused now. They said he is very playful and loves little kids and other dogs. He is beautiful and he needs help now."

Click here for Shadow's Pet Harbor listing. SHADOW - ID#A4107548. "My name is Shadow and I am described as a neutered male, black Chow Chow mix. The shelter thinks I am about 7 years old. I have been at the shelter since Jun 05, 2016." For more information about this animal, call Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson at (310) 523-9566. A Facebook page for Shadow can be found here. Check out his video here.

Because of his breed, Shadow will need to have a temperament test before he can be adopted. Please share Shadow's plight with approved rescue organizations, friends, family and social media contacts. There are no waiting periods needed for surrendered dogs, which means Shadow's life could be ended at anytime. Share his Facebook page and help this frightened dog forget about his past and look forward to a new life with lots of love, attention and the positive instruction he needs to become a perfect canine citizen. Sharing saves lives.

The Carson Animal Care Center is located at 216 Victoria Street, Gardena, California. Phone: 310.523.9566.

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