16-year-old shelter dog with cancer «completely reborn» after foster family gives her new life
All dogs deserve to spend their last years in a loving, comfortable home, but unfortunately this is not always the case. Many older dogs are left waiting in shelters because many people do not want to take older animals home.
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But, fortunately, there are people who are willing to open their hearts to older dogs and give them a chance to live their best life in the last months and years.
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Zach Skow founded a dog shelter in California. One day they brought in Henry, a 16-year-old dog who had lived his entire life in a kennel. The dog had been abandoned by its former owners because it was sick and had cancer.
Guy picks up a confused 16-year-old dog from the shelter so he doesn’t die alone — months later he’s galloping around the yard after his foster dad 😍 😍 pic.twitter.com/jx2QJWrnZf
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«The dog was deaf and blind in one eye. He could barely walk,» Zach recalls.
At first, Zach thought the dog wouldn’t last two weeks. But as soon as he got enough sleep and ate enough food, he became much more alert. Each day he felt more confident. After the operation to remove the tumor, the dog’s behavior changed greatly for the better.
The dog began to change before his eyes, going from an exhausted animal living out his last days to a cheerful, active pet. A few more days passed and Henry, who was barely able to stand on his feet a short time ago, began to run around the yard and even jump. Zack thinks that the reason Henry has recovered is that he feels part of the family and that he never felt that way with his previous owners.
The dog’s health soon improved so much that he was able to undergo an operation to remove the cancer. This operation was a success and gave Zack a good chance of recovery.
Six weeks after the operation, Zack found Henry a permanent home. His family has taken him in. They are prepared for him to live a long life, but they want him to spend the rest of his days in love and care. The new owners spoil the old dog with treats and often pet and cuddle him.
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They have also made a soft cot for him. He leaves this world happy, which is what we all wish for,» says Zack. — This dog has left a big mark on our hearts. I’m sure he can make a new family better, too.»
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