A dog has been dumped by his owners at an animal shelter after owners described him as being "gay'
The refuge for animals said his owners left Fezco at their rehoming shelter after he "humped" another male dog.
Animal lovers were urged to take him in by local TV station WCCB Charlotte which assured the public during a broadcast that they were certain a home would be found for the pooch.
The animal shelter in Stanly County, North Carolina, US, told of the animal's plight on their Facebook page.
It prompted several homophobic comments on the site where the dog is said to be about four to five years old.
He is described as weighing around 50 pounds or 23 kg and likes being around people.
Stanly County Animal Shelter Facebook page says his owners left him the shelter after he tried to have relations with another male dog.
Fezco likes people and other animals and is a "good boy" and has urged people to "step up" and care for him temporarily before he is adopted.
Presenters were hopeful he would find a foster carer soon.
They concluded they was sure "that guy will find a home real quick"
Animal shelters have struggled to keep their heads above water and many struggle to cope with funding.
The Mirror told last month of a refuge in Sri Lanka which is registered in the UK and is facing financial worries.
Animal SOS Sri Lanka is the largest animal sanctuary in South Asia that works with the UK to rehome abused, disabled and vulnerable street dogs.
It is on the brink of collapse, with more than 2,000 dogs at risk of death and only one week's worth of running costs left in the bank.
The centre offers a "lifeline" to refuge otherwise doomed dogs and cats - and now it's workers and volunteers are desperately pleading for urgent help.
Charity founder Kim Cooling said: "This is an SOS to save our beautiful sanctuary and life-saving project from collapse. More than 2,000 lives are at imminent risk unless help comes quickly."
Kim voluntarily runs two charity shops on the outskirts of London to help fund the life-saving work of the sanctuary.
But as a result of the effects of the pandemic, and the rising food prices in Sri Lanka, the charity shops' profits are simply not enough.
