Poor Sioux Falls Dog Has Been Returned To Shelter Four Times-Why?

It's always heartbreaking to see animals waiting for their "fur-ever" homes at shelters. But one Sioux Falls dog has experienced more set backs than most pets.

Meet 5-year-old Luther. He's currently at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society. However this isn't the first time he's been at the shelter.

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Sioux Falls Area Humane Society (via Facebook)

Luther has been returned to the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society four times...that is four times too much for a dog that just wants a sense of security.

Luther has spent nearly his entire life at a shelter. Staff at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society say it's almost like "his life has never truly gone to plan." They shared a heartbreaking Facebook post describing what has days have been like for Luther, and it looks like Luther is trying to hold on to hope.

Since Luther has been returned to the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society four times, his life is being taken over by fears and other worries.

Already a sensitive German Shepherd, the constant changes in his life have only made his fears stronger.

Luther worries.
He gets protective.
He struggles when the people he loves leave his side.
And underneath all those difficult emotions is a dog who desperately wants to feel secure.
He wants to be close to you.
To follow you around.
To surround you with so much love that maybe, just maybe, his worries will finally quiet down.
But love alone won't make Luther's challenges disappear.
He needs patience, structure, understanding, and someone willing to help him work through his fears.
Loving Luther won't always be easy.

Luther is scared, and he needs a family who can help ease his worries and feel confident in having a forever home. He needs security and more importantly love.

Here are some facts to know about Luther:

Personality: Curious, Intelligent, Craves Attention
Housetrained: Yes
Kids: Older Kids
Dog Friendliness: Selective
Cat Friendliness: Selective
Energy Level: High Energy
Experience: Breed Experience Preferred

You can email the frontoffice@sfhumanesociety.com if you're interested in meeting Luther.

Can Luther be your new best friend? Will you help protect Luther and make him part of your family?

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