Man Asks Shelter For Senior Dog To Adopt And Forges Immediate Connection To Dachshund That Curls Up In His Lap

Nov 23, 2019 by apost team

When Jack's owner died and he ended up in a shelter, things looked bleak. The 13-year-old Dachshund mix was scared, confused, had minor health issues related to his age, and simply didn't catch the eye of potential adopters who were looking for cute playful youngsters.

Jack had been in the shelter for weeks and hadn't had a single person inquire about him or give him a second glance.

Then Wayne Mull wandered into the Pennsylvania SPCA Danville Center and specifically asked if they had any senior dogs in need of a home. According to a Facebook post written by the shelter, the staff told him about Jack, who in addition to being 13 had dental issues, a heart murmur, and an assortment of old dog lumps.

“He’s perfect, I’ll take him.," he said, according to the post. "What vet do you recommend I take him too?”

It was love at first sight for both of them. Jack curled up in Mull's lap and waited patiently while the shelter processed the paperwork. At home, Jack rapidly bonded with Mull.

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“Jack curled up on his lap and caught a nap while they both patiently waited for the paperwork to be processed," the post continued. "This is what animal welfare is all about. Falling in love, giving second chances to those who need it most, and finding the heroes in humanity. Happy tails Jack! We couldn’t be happier for you!”
 

Accordin to WNEP, Mull's heartwarming gesture attracted the attention of Indiana Dachshund rescue, who have offered to pay for Jack's medical bills.

Workers at the PSPCA were delighted with the outcome. They observed that around a quarter of the dogs in their shelter were seniors, and they were invariably overlooked by potential adopters looking for younger dogs.

Experienced dog trainers say that young dogs such as puppies and adolescents can be a lot of work to train and exercise, while senior dogs come pre-trained and mostly just need someone to love, as Jack's story clearly demonstrates.

If a friend or family member is considering adopting a dog, why not encourage them to consider a senior by talking about how Mull and Jack paired up and had such a happy outcome.