07/07/2025
They cling to each other like it’s the only thing they’ve ever known—and it is. In the corner of a crowded kennel, surrounded by noise, cold floors, and uncertainty, Shellby and Mary don’t move. They just hold on—one paw wrapped tightly around the other—afraid of the world, afraid of what comes next, afraid of being separated. They're just 7-month-old puppies, but they’ve already learned what it feels like to be unwanted. Please, don’t let them be forgotten.
The image shows two young, nearly identical German Shepherd mix puppies sitting upright, locked in an emotional embrace. Their large ears stand tall, but their eyes are filled with quiet sadness and worry. One rests her chin against her sister’s head while her front legs wrap around her protectively, as if to shield her from the unknown. The walls around them are sterile metal, the floor hard and cold—an unforgiving environment for such fragile souls. In the shadows, other dogs are visible, sharing the small kennel, making the space feel even more suffocating. But the sisters have only each other, and they are holding on for dear life.
Animal Details:
A580497 – Name: Shellby
Breed: German Shepherd Dog mix
Color: Black and tan
Gender: Female
Age: Approximately 7 months
Location: Kennel 063, San Bernardino City Animal Shelter
A580498 – Name: Mary
Breed: German Shepherd Dog mix
Color: Black and tan
Gender: Female
Age: Approximately 7 months
Location: Kennel 063, San Bernardino City Animal Shelter
Shelter Info:
San Bernardino City Animal Shelter
333 Chandler Place
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Phone: (909) 384-1304
Hours: Daily, 11 AM – 4 PM
Shellby and Mary didn’t ask for this life—they only asked to stay together. If you can foster, adopt, or rescue, please act fast. They’re just babies, already facing heartbreak. Help them leave this shelter together and walk into a future filled with love, not fear. Hug them back with action.
