17-Year-Old Dog Adopted By Kind Couple Donating Food To Animal Shelter

Dec 27, 2019 by apost team

Far too few animals living at shelters find forever homes. Among the most overlooked are older cats and dogs. People don't adopt older animals for many reasons. They may believe an old dog has habits you can't break, or they may feel its better to give a pet with a much longer lifespan a home.

The outlook didn't appear too bright for a 17-year-old dog named Rocky. He lived at a shelter for three years without being adopted. And then, one day, he found a home.

The adoption was long overdue. The animal shelter staff found Rocky to be a loving dog. They also noticed he fell into a depressed funk. The canine resident took notice of the other pets going home with new families while he consistently remained ignored. All this ended during the Christmas season when a young couple went to the shelter to donate food.

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Beth and Michael loved animals, but they were sure they could care for a dog. The couple deserves credit for thinking that way. Adopting and caring for a pet isn't easy. You have to know you are up to the job. Beth and Michael were sure of their pet-parenting skills, but they wanted to do some good. So, they traveled to their local shelter where they met Rocky.

They knew he was sad based on his disposition. When Beth took a close look at Rocky, he became animated. The couple took Rocky for a walk around the block, and they quickly realized he was perfect for them. Upon returning to the shelter, they shocked the staff by announcing they wanted to take Rocky home. And they did. Today, the senior dog has a new home and a new family. His golden years may turn out to be his best.

The story of Rocky and the loving gesture of Beth and Michael should warm many people's hearts. Let your animal lover friends know about it.