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Snorlax by name, cuddle-bug by nature: Knoxville's sleepiest shelter dog is looking for a lap

Snorlax, a gentle six-year-old mixed breed at Young-Williams Animal Center in Knoxville, earned her name honestly — napping is a core talent. She has been at the shelter a little over two months, travels everywhere with her emotional-support toy, and once she trusts you, volunteers say, she climbs into your lap and leans in for more pets when you stop. The centre is showcasing her as its pet of the week, hoping a patient person gives this champion napper the home her name promises she will happily sleep in.

The upbeat factorsomewhere in Knoxville is a lap with Snorlax's name on it — she just has to meet it.
✓ Verified · WVLT · 2026-10-14 · USA
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