West Memphis Animal Shelter Pick of the Week

Colburn is looking for a friendly family to give him a fur-ever home

From WEST MEMPHIS ANIMAL SHELTER

WestMemphisAnimalShelter.com

Hi everyone, my name is Colburn! I’m a 2-year-old Black German Shepherd Dog with a lot of love to give. I’m up to date on my vaccines, on heart worm prevention, and have been tested for parasites, earning a clean bill of health. I did test very lightly positive for heart-worms, but no worries – I’m healthy enough to receive treatment with no downtime. Plus, the treatment is already covered by my adoption fee, so it won’t cost you anything extra.

I became homeless the week before Thanksgiving this year when my previous owner abandoned me on the Mississippi River Bike Trail in West Memphis. Animal Control Officers tried to capture me a few times after reports from kind passersby, but I managed to stay out of reach in the open terrain. On November 27, 2024, everything changed. A police officer parked nearby and spoke to me in a soft, reassuring voice. After some time, I decided to trust him. He gave me a small snack – it was delicious, especially since I hadn’t eaten in days. When he opened the squad car’s door, I jumped right in, and he took me to the animal shelter.

At first, I was scared and unsure of what would happen to me. The shelter staff were so kind, giving me a warm meal and a cozy cot with a blanket. I slept for hours, feeling safe and full for the first time in a while.

Over the next few days, I began to open up. I’m still a little shy when meeting new people, but I’m gentle, not a jumper, and I enjoy exploring without my tail tucked under anymore.

Now, I’m ready for my next adventure – a FURever home with a family who will love and care for me. If you’d like to meet me, please stop by the shelter! I promise you’ll be glad you did.

Colburn is the sweetest black Shepard you’ll ever meet.

Photo courtesy of WMAS