An elderly dog who spent 11 years at an animal shelter in Alabama was finally adopted after a Wisconsin couple heard her story.
Fiona, a 13-year-old pup, spent more than 10 years at the Second Chance Shelter in Boaz, Alabama, before being brought to Albert Dog Lounge in Wisconsin in hopes of luck on her adoption journey.
Lindsey Decker, vice president of Albert Corporation, said: Said WMTV 15 The dogs that come to her shelter are often elderly or disabled, putting them at high risk of being overlooked by potential owners and euthanized.
“She’s the third dog I’ve ever rescued who has spent almost her entire life in a shelter,” Decker said.
rear local news report share Fiona said the family who had previously adopted two other dogs from Lounge came forward.
“I found out about her story online and was overwhelmed with sadness that she had been in a shelter for so long,” said Carrie Suskowski of Greenfield. “And no one adopted her because they knew how sweet she was. That made me so sad and I thought, oh my God, can we live her best life together?” ”
The Saskowskis were happy to take Fiona home with them. Decker calls it a “retirement village.”
“This wonderful garden, her dog’s brother, her pet parents who love her and make the last years of her life the best they can be. I’m so happy,” the vice president said.
It didn’t take long for the senior dog to get used to his new family.
“I’m so happy and my heart almost breaks for her,” Decker said. “I’m so excited today that she has such a wonderful forever home.”
“I really hope something like this opens people’s eyes to adopt a senior and see that seniors make great pets,” Saskowski added.
Decker agreed, telling the media: So don’t ignore the old ones. ”
