Dog Adopted, Then She Finds Herself Back at the Same Shelter 12 Years Later
Summary
A senior dog named Lola was recently brought back to the same animal shelter where she was first adopted 12 years ago. After being surrendered due to medical reasons, rescue group Caitie’s Foster Fam Rescue took her in to care for her and find her a new home.Key Facts
- Lola is about 13 years old and first came to the shelter in 2014 as a young dog.
- She was adopted from the shelter but was brought back recently because her caregiver could no longer keep her.
- Lola is heartworm positive and has a growth on her paw needing medical treatment.
- No owner claimed Lola despite her being microchipped.
- Caitie’s Foster Fam Rescue took Lola into a foster home in Houston, Texas.
- Returning to shelters is very stressful for dogs, raising stress hormones like cortisol.
- Senior dogs often face longer stays in shelters and have lower adoption rates.
- Foster homes help older dogs recover from shelter stress and better prepare for adoption.
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