Raeford, NC – A dog who was set out with the trash in Hoke County has been adopted. The dog, dubbed Moe-Moe, was in a crate on Sept. 7 – he was left sitting with piles of garbage meant for trash pickup. Thankfully the waste management employees called animal control for help, and gave him water while they waited for officials to arrive.

According to the Assisting the Hoke Co. Animal Shelter in Raeford, NC Facebook page, the shelter was able to obtain some information about Moe-Moe:

He has previously lived with 3 other dogs with a previous owner (to clarify…not this last home. There are no more dogs) and in this last home lived with children and did great with them. He’s housebroken, walks great on leash

But the bad times are behind Moe-Moe. The shelter was excited to share word of his adoption with Facebook followers this week:

We’re happy to announce that he got a wonderful home today. His new mom is the sweetest and has already sent me some updates ♥️ He’s already enjoying his big beautiful backyard and his new home.

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