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Killeen family searches for dog after shelter transferred him before owners could reclaim him
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Mariah Williams , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 18, 2026
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Key points The dog, named Gizmo, had been with his owners since he was six weeks old and held a special place in their lives. A family is searching for their diabetic dog after he was transferred from a shelter before they could reclaim him.
A family is searching for their diabetic dog after he was transferred from a shelter before they could reclaim him. The dog, named Gizmo, had been with his owners since he was six weeks old and held a special place in their lives. He got loose and ended up at a shelter, where his owners attempted to pick him up but were met with an unexpected fee.
The family was given a document indicating Gizmo would be available for pickup until a certain date, but it appears he was transferred before then. It is not known whether Gizmo was adopted or is currently in a rescue. Further details about the situation are available from the source.
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Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
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