Jed

Jed was a birthday gift for a young man. He was a cute little black lab mix puppy full of energy and life. He loved playing with the young man Bobby, who was his master. They played fetch in the big back yard. As Jed grew, things in his family began to change. Jed lived in the back yard and Bobby stayed outside with him most of the time. Jed could often hear yelling from inside the house and knew Bobby felt safer outside with him. 

Then one day Bobby came out to him crying. He told Jed that he and his mom were leaving and they were going to live in an apartment where Jed would not be allowed to go. Bobby told Jed that his Dad was going to stay and would take care of Jed. But with his best friend Bobby leaving him, Jed's life would never be the same. 

Shortly after Bobby left, food became scarce for Jed. Bobby's dad was often drunk and would forget to feed Jed for days in a row. Tied out on a chain, Jed was hungry, sad, and miserable. Then one day Bobby's dad walked up to Jed and just stood there staring at him. He took Jed and pulled him to the car. Jed was nervous, he didn't know what was going on. They drove for what seemed like a long time. Then in the country, Bobby's dad got out of the car and pulled Jed out onto the street. Then he got back into him car and kept driving. Jed sat in the street for over an hour just sitting there looking in the direction the car had left. Not knowing what to do, Jed started walking. He just kept walking. He became weak and tired. He was so hungry from days of not getting fed. He walked for hours and hours. Then he walked up to a community. He saw many houses and kids playing in yards. He tried to play with them but they ran from him. That made him cry. Then one of the owners called animal control and a man came and put Jed in a truck. The next thing Jed knew he was in a cage inside a building. 

Jed was happy to have food. He had lost a lot of weight from the neglect he suffered before he was dumped in the country. Day after day he sits in the shelter. Sometimes people take him out for a walk and give him a little attention. But most of the time he just sits and thinks. He thinks about Bobby and wonders where he is and if he is safe. The shelter is full of dogs that bark all the time. They are all stressed from being locked up and it isn't a happy place for Jed. At night he dreams of a happier time, when he and Bobby would play fetch and then he wakes up and cries. 

Jed is about two years old. A neutered male that was turned in to Tipton County animal shelter as a stray. He is heart worm positive and has been waiting for someone to save him since Aug 28th. The story of how Jed came to be at the shelter may not be completely accurate, but he is very skinny and has missed too many meals in his life. He is a big tall boy who is very friendly. He deserves to find a happy ending. Please share Jed's story so he might find a hero to save him. He needs a new friend. If you are a rescue interested in saving Jed, we can help with fundraising for heart worm treatment cost. You may contact me at sosanimalsofwesttennessee@gmail.com  Tipton county animal shelter Hwy 51 Brighton TN  901 837 5919
Jan Johnson

Update on Jed.  He was rescued from the shelter by NE Ohio Lab Rescue.  Happy ending for this boy!