Animal Shelter Reports Rescue Dog Lacks 'X Factor' for Adoption
By
The Onion Staff
Tired, dry, slightly forgotten on the back of the tray.
Summary
A Los Angeles animal shelter humorously reports that a newly acquired rescue dog lacks the 'X factor' needed for adoption, with staff describing the dog as lacking style, confidence, and 'razzle-dazzle,' instead cowering in its crate despite having good photos and a tragic backstory.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledWe're looking for a little razzle-dazzle, and all we got is this total dud cowering in the corner of his crate
This dog lacks style and confidence
some animals simply 'got the goods' and 'you know it when you see it'
what the dull mutt brought to the table was not exactly going to land him in a forever home
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