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Desperate Chihuahua Waits 210 Days for Adoption!

1/15/2026

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Milo, a five-year-old Chihuahua at the Valley Animal Center in Fresno, California, has waited more than 210 days to be adopted.
A TikTok video by volunteer Jackie Gonzalez shows Milo despondent as he watches other dogs get adopted.
The ASPCA notes nearly 6 million homeless animals enter U.S. shelters each year, with overcrowding contributing to high euthanasia rates.
The video has drawn over 27,000 views, prompting users to offer to cover Milo's adoption fee.

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Milo, a five-year-old Chihuahua at the Valley Animal Center in Fresno, California, has waited more than 210 days to be adopted.
A TikTok video by volunteer Jackie Gonzalez shows Milo despondent as he watches other dogs get adopted.
The ASPCA notes nearly 6 million homeless animals enter U.S. shelters each year, with overcrowding contributing to high euthanasia rates.
The video has drawn over 27,000 views, prompting users to offer to cover Milo's adoption fee.