Summary
Snoots, a 12-year-old frail dog, arrived in critical condition at Austin Pets Alive! shelter but showed significant improvement after receiving emergency care. His story gained widespread attention on social media, and he was placed in a loving foster home shortly after. The shelter emphasizes the importance of compassion for senior dogs, who often face challenges in finding homes.
Key Facts
- Snoots is a 12-year-old Chihuahua mix who was severely underweight and in bad health when he arrived at the shelter.
- After emergency care, Snoots began to improve and show signs of recovery.
- A video about Snoots' story was viewed over 350,000 times on Instagram.
- Snoots was placed in a hospice foster home three days after his rescue.
- The Grey Muzzle Organization provided a grant for Snoots' medical care.
- APA! encourages compassion and care for pets at every life stage, especially senior dogs.
- In 2025, 1.41 million dogs entered U.S. shelters, marking a 5% decrease from 2024.
- Adoption rates for senior dogs decreased by 2% compared to the previous year.
