'Alligator' at DeKalb County Animal Shelter rescued after 500 days
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DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Alligator, one of the longest residents at the DeKalb County Animal Shelter, has been rescued after 508 days.
The shelter announced that Alligator had been picked up by a rescue organization on Wednesday, much to the delight and relief of the staff and volunteers who cared for him during his lengthy stay.
Officials say he is still in need of a forever home.
The staff described the farewell as bittersweet, but they are overjoyed to see Alligator go on to his next journey and hope he finds a loving home soon. His departure was marked by tears of joy, highlighting the emotional bond formed between the staff and the beloved pet during his time at the shelter.
Braveheart Bulliez Rescue says he has been placed in an extremely loving foster home for now.
The rescue says he will be undergoing medical procedures and training soon. As for his forever home, all they were able to say was "stay tuned!"