{"id":20719,"date":"2025-07-15T22:47:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T22:47:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=20719"},"modified":"2025-07-15T22:47:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T22:47:07","slug":"after-260-days-in-the-shelter-a-heartbroken-dog-cries-endlessly-longing-for-a-loving-forever-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=20719","title":{"rendered":"After 260 days in the shelter, a heartbroken dog \u201ccries endlessly,\u201d longing for a loving forever home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Major, a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/he-sent-my-beloved-pet-to-a-shelter-during-our-divorce-the-fallout-left-him-penniless\/\">shelter<\/a>\u00a0dog from Indiana, is a heartbreaking example. For over 260 days, he has been crying nonstop after being rejected by his former owners. Despite this, the staff at Hamilton County Humane Society in Indiana remains hopeful that he will one day find the perfect family.<\/p><div class=\"drivz69ff766ed3675\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.drivz69ff766ed3675 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.drivz69ff766ed3675 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.drivz69ff766ed3675 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.drivz69ff766ed3675 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.drivz69ff766ed3675 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7008136721246327\" data-ad-slot=\"7426555068\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_2_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_2\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?client=ca-pub-7008136721246327&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;slotname=7426555068&amp;adk=2353250821&amp;adf=249954817&amp;pi=t.ma~as.7426555068&amp;w=748&amp;abgtt=6&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1752571193&amp;rafmt=1&amp;format=748x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fviralstrange.com%2Fafter-260-days-in-the-shelter-a-heartbroken-dog-cries-endlessly-longing-for-a-loving-forever-home%2F%3Futm_source%3Dfacebook%26utm_medium%3Dfb_feed%26utm_campaign%3Dhumorwickedpartner%26fbclid%3DIwY2xjawLjuXdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBTTWJKQU9ob3d2WUd4QkwzAR5PfG5cKCsOY_0j0xiiUq-ENIKHVwjkbUkoqKeIyjH5KUE4KUN6wb5PRhBGnw_aem_8AxCiUJKoHtcZTVzujnFQA&amp;fwr=0&amp;fwrattr=true&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;wgl=1&amp;uach=WyJXaW5kb3dzIiwiMTkuMC4wIiwieDg2IiwiIiwiMTM4LjAuNzIwNC4xMDEiLG51bGwsMCxudWxsLCI2NCIsW1siTm90KUE7QnJhbmQiLCI4LjAuMC4wIl0sWyJDaHJvbWl1bSIsIjEzOC4wLjcyMDQuMTAxIl0sWyJHb29nbGUgQ2hyb21lIiwiMTM4LjAuNzIwNC4xMDEiXV0sMF0.&amp;dt=1752619560393&amp;bpp=2&amp;bdt=418&amp;idt=60&amp;shv=r20250714&amp;mjsv=m202507100101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3D0746cb48cf41a17d%3AT%3D1750302974%3ART%3D1752534889%3AS%3DALNI_MYGKF0Iee7cMxAOGzSiJPj6-jbxQA&amp;gpic=UID%3D00001143d3b8e325%3AT%3D1750302974%3ART%3D1752534889%3AS%3DALNI_MZ1mLnbpbJuEb7xom7kkXPwIVu3Bw&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3D77f09d3223cf4b11%3AT%3D1750302974%3ART%3D1752534889%3AS%3DAA-AfjYrnwd9lokv1D44M-09pL_W&amp;prev_fmts=0x0%2C300x250&amp;nras=1&amp;correlator=3309589427314&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=120&amp;u_his=1&amp;u_h=1080&amp;u_w=1920&amp;u_ah=1032&amp;u_aw=1920&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=1&amp;dmc=8&amp;adx=419&amp;ady=1829&amp;biw=1905&amp;bih=945&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=0&amp;eid=42531645%2C95353386%2C95362656%2C95365460%2C95365881%2C95366347%2C95344790%2C95359266%2C95366365&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=4637334970226745&amp;tmod=1923234037&amp;uas=0&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fl.facebook.com%2F&amp;fc=1920&amp;brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C1920%2C0%2C1920%2C1032%2C1920%2C945&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7CoeEbr%7C&amp;abl=CS&amp;pfx=0&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=1&amp;td=1&amp;tdf=2&amp;psd=W251bGwsW251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLCJkZXByZWNhdGVkX2thbm9uIl0sbnVsbCwzXQ..&amp;nt=1&amp;pgls=CAA.&amp;ifi=3&amp;uci=a!3&amp;btvi=2&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=63\" name=\"aswift_2\" width=\"748\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!3\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-query-id=\"CITZ0tL4v44DFaxwpAQd4wo1EA\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/ins><\/div>\n<p>Major, a four-year-old terrier and pit bull mix, initially maintained a positive spirit despite his heartbreaking abandonment. According to the Humane Society, he was a \u201csweet and sensitive\u201d dog who loved to play, especially with his Jolly Ball. Described as a \u201ctrue companion with a big heart,\u201d Major quickly became a favorite among the staff, earning the affectionate nicknames \u201cMajor Hunk\u201d and \u201cMajor Heartthrob.\u201d Unfortunately, despite his lovable personality, adopters continued to pass him by.<\/p>\n<p>As time went on, the repeated rejection took a toll on Major. The shelter staff noticed a decline in his once-playful demeanor. \u201cHis spunky personality is dimming,\u201d the Humane Society shared on Facebook. \u201cThis once-jovial boy who loved balls now sits in his room and sobs nonstop.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-17\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7008136721246327\" data-ad-slot=\"4501444910\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_3_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_3\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?client=ca-pub-7008136721246327&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;slotname=4501444910&amp;adk=67441583&amp;adf=2512785816&amp;pi=t.ma~as.4501444910&amp;w=748&amp;abgtt=6&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1752571193&amp;rafmt=1&amp;format=748x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fviralstrange.com%2Fafter-260-days-in-the-shelter-a-heartbroken-dog-cries-endlessly-longing-for-a-loving-forever-home%2F%3Futm_source%3Dfacebook%26utm_medium%3Dfb_feed%26utm_campaign%3Dhumorwickedpartner%26fbclid%3DIwY2xjawLjuXdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBTTWJKQU9ob3d2WUd4QkwzAR5PfG5cKCsOY_0j0xiiUq-ENIKHVwjkbUkoqKeIyjH5KUE4KUN6wb5PRhBGnw_aem_8AxCiUJKoHtcZTVzujnFQA&amp;fwr=0&amp;fwrattr=true&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;wgl=1&amp;uach=WyJXaW5kb3dzIiwiMTkuMC4wIiwieDg2IiwiIiwiMTM4LjAuNzIwNC4xMDEiLG51bGwsMCxudWxsLCI2NCIsW1siTm90KUE7QnJhbmQiLCI4LjAuMC4wIl0sWyJDaHJvbWl1bSIsIjEzOC4wLjcyMDQuMTAxIl0sWyJHb29nbGUgQ2hyb21lIiwiMTM4LjAuNzIwNC4xMDEiXV0sMF0.&amp;dt=1752619560395&amp;bpp=1&amp;bdt=420&amp;idt=93&amp;shv=r20250714&amp;mjsv=m202507100101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3D0746cb48cf41a17d%3AT%3D1750302974%3ART%3D1752534889%3AS%3DALNI_MYGKF0Iee7cMxAOGzSiJPj6-jbxQA&amp;gpic=UID%3D00001143d3b8e325%3AT%3D1750302974%3ART%3D1752534889%3AS%3DALNI_MZ1mLnbpbJuEb7xom7kkXPwIVu3Bw&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3D77f09d3223cf4b11%3AT%3D1750302974%3ART%3D1752534889%3AS%3DAA-AfjYrnwd9lokv1D44M-09pL_W&amp;prev_fmts=0x0%2C300x250%2C748x280&amp;nras=1&amp;correlator=3309589427314&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=120&amp;u_his=1&amp;u_h=1080&amp;u_w=1920&amp;u_ah=1032&amp;u_aw=1920&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=1&amp;dmc=8&amp;adx=419&amp;ady=2412&amp;biw=1905&amp;bih=945&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=0&amp;eid=42531645%2C95353386%2C95362656%2C95365460%2C95365881%2C95366347%2C95344790%2C95359266%2C95366365&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=4637334970226745&amp;tmod=1923234037&amp;uas=0&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fl.facebook.com%2F&amp;fc=1920&amp;brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C1920%2C0%2C1920%2C1032%2C1920%2C945&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7CoeEbr%7C&amp;abl=CS&amp;pfx=0&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=1&amp;td=1&amp;tdf=2&amp;psd=W251bGwsW251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLCJkZXByZWNhdGVkX2thbm9uIl0sbnVsbCwzXQ..&amp;nt=1&amp;pgls=CAA.&amp;ifi=4&amp;uci=a!4&amp;btvi=3&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=95\" name=\"aswift_3\" width=\"748\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!4\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-query-id=\"CILh09L4v44DFTVPpAQdfc8bew\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/ins><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42912\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42912\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42912 entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/media.viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_9611.webp\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_9611.webp 420w, https:\/\/media.viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_9611-150x150.webp 150w\" alt=\"\" width=\"420\" height=\"420\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_9611.webp 420w, https:\/\/media.viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_9611-150x150.webp 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/media.viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_9611.webp\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42912\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>To ease his stress, Major has been moved from the kennels to the visiting room<\/h4>\n<p>The shelter knows that finding him a forever home as soon as possible is the best solution. He would do best in a home without small children or cats.<\/p>\n<p>Major generally gets along with other\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/i-got-rid-of-my-stepdaughter-s-therapy-dog-in-secret-because\/\">dogs<\/a>. He isn\u2019t always aware of his own strength. So a meet-and-greet is recommended for potential adopters. 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This is the one for you,\u201d reads Major\u2019s adoption listing.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2FHamiltonHumane%2Fvideos%2F336880802400319%2F&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=267&amp;t=0\" width=\"267\" height=\"591\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-rocket-lazyload=\"fitvidscompatible\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2FHamiltonHumane%2Fvideos%2F336880802400319%2F&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=267&amp;t=0\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-19\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7008136721246327\" data-ad-slot=\"2501967533\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_5_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_5\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?gdpr=0&amp;us_privacy=1---&amp;gpp_sid=-1&amp;client=ca-pub-7008136721246327&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;slotname=2501967533&amp;adk=735828301&amp;adf=1209677714&amp;pi=t.ma~as.2501967533&amp;w=748&amp;abgtt=6&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1752571193&amp;rafmt=1&amp;format=748x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fviralstrange.com%2Fafter-260-days-in-the-shelter-a-heartbroken-dog-cries-endlessly-longing-for-a-loving-forever-home%2F%3Futm_source%3Dfacebook%26utm_medium%3Dfb_feed%26utm_campaign%3Dhumorwickedpartner%26fbclid%3DIwY2xjawLjuXdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBTTWJKQU9ob3d2WUd4QkwzAR5PfG5cKCsOY_0j0xiiUq-ENIKHVwjkbUkoqKeIyjH5KUE4KUN6wb5PRhBGnw_aem_8AxCiUJKoHtcZTVzujnFQA&amp;fwr=0&amp;fwrattr=true&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;wgl=1&amp;uach=WyJXaW5kb3dzIiwiMTkuMC4wIiwieDg2IiwiIiwiMTM4LjAuNzIwNC4xMDEiLG51bGwsMCxudWxsLCI2NCIsW1siTm90KUE7QnJhbmQiLCI4LjAuMC4wIl0sWyJDaHJvbWl1bSIsIjEzOC4wLjcyMDQuMTAxIl0sWyJHb29nbGUgQ2hyb21lIiwiMTM4LjAuNzIwNC4xMDEiXV0sMF0.&amp;dt=1752619560395&amp;bpp=1&amp;bdt=420&amp;idt=109&amp;shv=r20250714&amp;mjsv=m202507100101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3D0746cb48cf41a17d%3AT%3D1750302974%3ART%3D1752619560%3AS%3DALNI_MYGKF0Iee7cMxAOGzSiJPj6-jbxQA&amp;gpic=UID%3D00001143d3b8e325%3AT%3D1750302974%3ART%3D1752619560%3AS%3DALNI_MZ1mLnbpbJuEb7xom7kkXPwIVu3Bw&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3D77f09d3223cf4b11%3AT%3D1750302974%3ART%3D1752619560%3AS%3DAA-AfjYrnwd9lokv1D44M-09pL_W&amp;prev_fmts=0x0%2C300x250%2C748x280%2C748x280%2C748x280%2C1905x945&amp;nras=2&amp;correlator=3309589427314&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=120&amp;u_his=2&amp;u_h=1080&amp;u_w=1920&amp;u_ah=1032&amp;u_aw=1920&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=1&amp;dmc=8&amp;adx=419&amp;ady=4208&amp;biw=1905&amp;bih=945&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=444&amp;eid=42531645%2C95353386%2C95362656%2C95365460%2C95365881%2C95366347%2C95344790%2C95359266%2C95366365&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=4637334970226745&amp;tmod=1923234037&amp;uas=1&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fl.facebook.com%2F&amp;fc=1920&amp;brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C1920%2C0%2C1920%2C1032%2C1920%2C945&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7CoeEbr%7C&amp;abl=CS&amp;pfx=0&amp;cms=2&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=1&amp;td=1&amp;tdf=2&amp;psd=W251bGwsW251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLCJkZXByZWNhdGVkX2thbm9uIl0sbnVsbCwzXQ..&amp;nt=1&amp;pgls=CAA.&amp;ifi=6&amp;uci=a!6&amp;btvi=5&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=25431\" name=\"aswift_5\" width=\"748\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!6\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-query-id=\"CJCz3t74v44DFctPpAQdlkcT4w\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/ins><\/div>\n<p>After so much time in the shelter, it\u2019s heartbreaking to see Major feeling so lost and defeated. 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