LebTown is featuring a different Lebanon County pet each Friday to help us enter the weekend with the best vibes possible.
This week’s pets are Franklin and Smokey, owned by Hope Wentling of Lebanon.

Franklin is a 6-year-old Australian shepherd mutt.

Franklin loves to nap, hike, play outside, and wrestle with his brother, Smokey.


“Franklin and Smokey were rescued from an abusive hoarder home in North Carolina, and have been inseparable ever since,” Wentling said.

The background that they have overcome, their puppy-like spirits, and their handsomeness make Franklin and Smokey the perfect candidates.
Congratulations to Franklin and Smokey on being LebTown’s Pets of the Week!
Looking for a pet? Check out available adoptions at the Humane Society of Lebanon County.
To nominate your pet, email pets@lebtown.com and include:
- Your name and your pet’s name
- Pet’s breed if applicable
- A little about your pet and why they should be “Pet of the Week”
- And of course—pictures! Feel free to send attachments or a link to an online storage service.
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