Senior Dog In Shelter Puts Paw On Woman And Lets Her Know Its Time

Senior Dog In Shelter Puts Paw On Woman And Lets Her Know Its Time

Its unfortunate to see senior dogs being left secured city shelters unnoticed. People would often pick the younger pets and leave the old and ill ones live their lives behind bars.

Fortunately, there are still those who choose to adopt those pets fully knowing that these pets are worthy of to live their lives in a happy house.

Senior Dog In Shelter Puts Paw On Woman And Lets Her Know Its Time

Seeing this old dog in a sanctuary in LA will certainly break your heart.

This bad and ill senior dog was living a bland life in a shelter in LA for several years. Nobody was interested in him since he was just skin and bones, and there are bald patches of fur on his back and on some other parts of his body.

Everyone believed that he would just live the remainder of his life alone in his cage in the shelter. However, no one knew just how his life would turn around after one fateful day.

This woman laid eyes on the senior dog and immediately came to be captivated.

One day, a rescuer from the Northwest Dog Project called Emma came into the shelter. It was one overcrowded sanctuary, but in the mess, one specific senior dog captured her eye. She claimed that her heart dropped the minute she saw the pooch, but it was also during that time when she knew that she needed to free that pooch from that hell.

He was a complete mess, Emma Said. But there was simply something regarding his eyes.

Emma processed the application for adoption and proceeded to take the pooch home with her.

Taking the dog for a ride home was smoother than she expected.
The senior dog was wonderful as could be. He would react to attention by wagging his furless tail at Emma and he also liked being patted on the head. As they reached house, Emma’s first goal was to get the old pooch back in shape, however the only point holding her back was his loss in appetite. However, that did not quit Emma from her mission, and she fed the dog via a syringe.

It was quite helpful as the pooch slowly restored his muscle toughness.


Emma encountered a larger problem while looking after the pooch.

The pooch suddenly came to be bloated and they had to rush him to the hospital. They received heartbreaking news from the doctor claiming that the pooch was in end-stage heart failure and told them to prepare their goodbyes in advance.

The chances of the pooch surviving the operation were slim, but surprisingly, Emma came back the following morning with the lively pooch greeting her. She broke down with joy as the pooch put his paw on her legs and provided her a kiss.

It was certainly amazing how the pooch was still able to survive.


Love brought the sparkle in his eyes and expanded his cosy fur back.

Weeks after the operation, the dog’s fur began expanding back. He was likewise back fit as he can choose Emma for long strolls exterior. He was expected to live for less than three weeks however he exceeded expectations. Seven months later on, the puppy is doing well and loving life with Emma.

With Emma’s overflowing love for the senior pooch, it probably helped him defy the chances and live long enough to cherish a happy life in a great home. Thanks to Emma and the Northwest Dog Job for returning the hope that was when lost for this adorable pooch.

Please SHARE this with your friends and family.