Tears As Senior Shelter Dog Adopted for Thanksgiving To Spend Her Last Days
Summary
A senior dog named Piper has found a new home just before Thanksgiving after living for years on the streets. She was adopted from the Bergen County Animal Shelter in New Jersey, where she had been waiting for months. Piper is now living in a foster home where she will enjoy her first holiday season as part of a family.Key Facts
- Piper is a Cane Corso mix who was found on the streets in Englewood, New Jersey.
- She was brought to the Bergen County Animal Shelter after being found with health issues, including staples in her stomach.
- Shelter staff described Piper as gentle and hopeful despite her tough past.
- Piper was adopted by Ingrid Santucci, who felt an instant connection with her.
- Piper will now spend Thanksgiving in a warm home with proper care.
- U.S. shelters took in about 1.41 million dogs in the first half of 2025, with more dogs entering than leaving.
- Dog adoptions remain flat, with only 56% of intakes being adopted, particularly affecting large and adult dogs.
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