Senior Dogs.

AVGWarhawk · 09-02-16, 11:27 AM

My wife and I have always discussed taking in a senior dog since by and large puppies find a home quickly. Near our home is a Senior Dog Sanctuary. Upon visiting the site and seeing one little blind pup we went to take a look....fully knowing this one was coming home to spend her twilight years with us. We were advised she had some tumors that were scheduled to be removed by the vet. We were asked if the possibility that these tumors could be cancerous would that keep us from adopting her. Of course not. We understand the seniors will come with some health issues.

This is Wendy's story. Wendy is 13-15 years old. She has cataracts and is completely blind. Has 3 tumors removed and 4 peas size tumors that were left for now. She as found wandering the streets with matted hair, lost and confused. It appears the owners just let her go and more than likely because they saw $$$ for surgery with her tumors. Through word of mouth the owners were found who subsequently "turned Wendy over" to the sanctuary. The owners had simply gave up on Wendy.

Wendy now resides with my and my wife. Two other dogs, a cat and two crack headed parrots. She has had several tumors removed and recovered. We did not test to see if these are cancerous. At her age we would not look to treat them. Today Wendy went to the hair dressers.

Introducing Wendy:

Gerald · 09-02-16, 11:32 AM

Very touching, I'm glad you took care of her.Nice sweet, she is.

Dowly · 09-02-16, 11:38 AM

Commander Wallace · 09-02-16, 11:45 AM

This really is an awesome story. Most people like kittens and puppies but grow tired of them when they become full grown adults and some face horrible neglect. If there were not people like you and your wife, these unfortunate animals may well meet terrible endings. She looks happy and this may be the most love she has ever had in her entire life.

AVGWarhawk · 09-02-16, 11:56 AM

She is an absolute doll!

Jimbuna · 09-02-16, 12:42 PM

Nice one Chris

09-02-16, 11:27 AM	#1
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,261 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Senior Dogs. My wife and I have always discussed taking in a senior dog since by and large puppies find a home quickly. Near our home is a Senior Dog Sanctuary. Upon visiting the site and seeing one little blind pup we went to take a look....fully knowing this one was coming home to spend her twilight years with us. We were advised she had some tumors that were scheduled to be removed by the vet. We were asked if the possibility that these tumors could be cancerous would that keep us from adopting her. Of course not. We understand the seniors will come with some health issues. This is Wendy's story. Wendy is 13-15 years old. She has cataracts and is completely blind. Has 3 tumors removed and 4 peas size tumors that were left for now. She as found wandering the streets with matted hair, lost and confused. It appears the owners just let her go and more than likely because they saw $$$ for surgery with her tumors. Through word of mouth the owners were found who subsequently "turned Wendy over" to the sanctuary. The owners had simply gave up on Wendy. Wendy now resides with my and my wife. Two other dogs, a cat and two crack headed parrots. She has had several tumors removed and recovered. We did not test to see if these are cancerous. At her age we would not look to treat them. Today Wendy went to the hair dressers. Introducing Wendy: __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

09-02-16, 11:32 AM	#2
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Very touching, I'm glad you took care of her.Nice sweet, she is. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

09-02-16, 11:56 AM	#5
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,261 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	She is an absolute doll! __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

09-02-16, 12:42 PM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,552 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Nice one Chris __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-02-16, 11:38 AM	#3
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,053 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0

09-02-16, 11:45 AM	#4
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,297 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	This really is an awesome story. Most people like kittens and puppies but grow tired of them when they become full grown adults and some face horrible neglect. If there were not people like you and your wife, these unfortunate animals may well meet terrible endings. She looks happy and this may be the most love she has ever had in her entire life.