Senior Shepherd and Owner Were Longtime Fosters, But Decided to Add Another Senior Permanently

April 2, 2024 Guest Contributor

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I was in the foster business with my white Shepherd I've had since puppyhood. It broke our hearts every time we found a forever home for the babies that blessed our house. My Shepherd was a senior now, so I decided it was time to adopt.

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I was at an outdoor restaurant when a wonderful lady approached me wanting to pet my dog. I told her we were going to adopt soon, but this time, I wanted a senior dog. Come to find out she worked at the humane society and soon pulled out her phone showing me the senior dogs.

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Fell in love at first sight with one of them. I just had to go meet her. She had been in several shelters by the time she'd made it to my hometown, where she'd been for over two years.

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When I first met her, she had no interest in me at all because she just wanted treats from the staff that she adored. No, I didn't care one bit because I knew how much I already loved her.
I named this precious girl Cookie, and we love her so much. She never leaves my sight and always lays on my feet so she'll know when I move. I can't explain fully, but adopting a senior dog was the best thing I've ever done and I'm so happy that I'm her mom now.

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Story submitted by LeeAnn Lees.
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