Hercules, the Homeless

Meet Hercules.

He's currently hanging with the other homeless dogs at the East Haven Animal Shelter. His holiday wish is simple: a warm place to rest his weary head after a long day of playing. (Check out the accompanying video featuring Hercules demonstrating the fine canine art of ripping apart a stuffed animal.)

Here is his story.

Gender: male

Age: 2-3 years

Type: American bulldog mix

Color: tan and brown

Housebroken: yes

Neutered: yes

How arrived at the shelter: abandoned at shelter

Personality: Animal Control Officer Kristina Ruszczyk describes Hercules: "He has very unique facial markings. He sits very well. He likes daily walks but would probably love to curl up on the couch and watch TV. I think he'd be good with older children because of his size and strength."

Also waiting to be adopted:

An 8-month-old kitten

6 adult cats

7 adult dogs

3 puppies

Interested? Visit the East Haven Animal Shelter at 183 Commerce St. Or call 203.468.3249. To meet all of East Haven's homeless pets, visit Petfinders.