All dogs deserve a loving home, even the ones that might not have much time left. While elderly dogs often get passed over in favor of younger pups, they deserve a forever home to spend their remaining time in.
But one woman has made it her life’s mission to give a loving final home for these aging shelter dogs — turning her own home into a sanctuary that now houses 80 senior pets.
Valerie Reid, a 44-year-old from Hermitage, Missouri, was inspired to look after senior dogs after a personal experience opened her eyes to the problems pets face late in life.
According to SWNS, she struggled to find a home for her dad’s aging Doberman as her dad was dying of cancer. She couldn’t take the dog because she was already at the city’s pet limit, and found that no other rescue would take her.
“We looked everywhere for any rescue that would help and due to her age none would home her,” Valerie recalled.
Finally, she was able to secure a foster home for the Doberman: a farm that specifically cared for senior dogs. It was a happy ending for the dog, who lived peacefully for another year and a half in their care — and the experience proved to be an eye-opening inspiration for Valerie.
“It started me thinking what happens to senior dogs, who were once beloved pets,” she told SWNS. “My eyes were opened to just how many dogs out there needed help… It truly is a forgotten segment of the rescue world.”
Sweet Stanley has been set free of his suffering. He held on for love but as the days went by he was ready for freedom. We were unable to keep his body temp up as he was so very anemic, had a very large cancerous mass, his abdomen was filling with blood, and his heartworms were choking out the beating of his heart.
Sweet Stanley died in our arms. He was lifted to peace by so many that cared for him. We knew he was not ours to keep and had to set him free. If only…Xem thêm
Senior dogs need a loving place to spend their final days, and we’re so glad that there are people like Valerie who will take these pets in when no one else will, giving them the love and care they desperately need.
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