NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) – A dog that spent 77 days at the Nacogdoches Animal Shelter went to a new home Saturday more than 2,000 miles away in Walla Walla, Washington.
The dog, named Bluebelle, was at risk of being put down before a family from Washington state adopted her. Shelter staff drove her 34 hours to get her there.
Time at the shelter
Bluebelle was surrendered to the Nacogdoches Animal Shelter after living in a home with domestic abuse. She was at the shelter for more than 70 days.
“We’re limited on space, so it just kind of can vary. Most dogs don’t make it 77 days with us,” said Zachary Smith of the shelter.
Adopted by the Grant family
Janette and Jeff Grant adopted Bluebelle. Janette Grant said she knew as soon as she saw Bluebelle that they had to get her to Washington. The couple lost their family dog a few years ago…