Summary
A senior dog named Bob spent over two years in a Portuguese animal shelter after his owner died. During a volunteer session, Charlotte Simon from Berlin took Bob for a walk, which led to her adopting him and bringing him to Germany for a new life. Simon hopes Bob’s story encourages others to adopt older rescue dogs.
Key Facts
- Bob is a senior dog who lived in a shelter in Portugal for more than two years.
- His struggles with adoption were due in part to being older and having some health issues, like lost teeth and a crippled ear.
- Charlotte Simon, a volunteer from Berlin, met Bob while helping at the shelter during her vacation.
- Simon initially did not plan to adopt a dog but was moved by Bob during a walk.
- Bob showed significant improvement in behavior once outside the shelter.
- Simon ended up adopting Bob and took him back to live with her in Germany.
- She shares Bob’s journey and new life on TikTok to inspire others.
- Simon believes adopting older dogs is beneficial due to their experience and ease of integration into a new home.
