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Fresno Elderly Woman Evicted, Forced to Leave Dogs Behind. One Still Needs a Home.
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By Anthony W. Haddad
Published 4 months ago on
April 26, 2025

After a Fresno woman was evicted and her home padlocked, her four dogs were left behind — and now the last one, a loyal German shepherd named Ginger, is waiting for a new home. (Mell's Mutts)

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A Fresno woman’s eviction has left heartbreak in its wake — not just for her, but for the four dogs she was forced to leave behind when authorities padlocked her home and yard.

The woman, described as elderly, was evicted roughly a month ago. With nowhere to go, she and her four dogs were pushed out of the only home they knew. The house was secured and locked up — but the dogs remained on the property, left to survive on their own.

Animal control officers eventually captured three of the dogs, but one — a 3-year-old German shepherd named Ginger — ran off and returned days later, sitting alone on the front porch of the empty home, waiting.

She sat alone on the front porch for days,” Mell Garcia of Mell’s Mutts told GV Wire.

Ginger had shared the yard with two other large dogs and one small dog, showing signs she’s friendly with dogs of all sizes. Described as big but sweet, she is now in need of a permanent home after enduring weeks of abandonment.

Garcia is hoping someone in the Fresno area can give Ginger the fresh start she deserves.

“She’s been through a lot,” said Garcia. “But she hasn’t given up hope.”

To adopt Ginger or see other available dogs, visit Mell’s Mutts.

Prospective adopters must submit an adoption application for review to ensure the best match for each pup.

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.

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