Senior Dog Left in Shelter After Owner Dies, but There’s Adorable Twist
Summary
A senior dog named Betsy found a new temporary home after her owner died, which was shared in a popular video online. Research shows that foster care can greatly lower stress for dogs, especially older ones like Betsy, by giving them a more relaxed environment than shelters.Key Facts
- Betsy is an 8-year-old dog who moved to a foster home after her owner's death.
- A video of Betsy's first day in her foster home has received over 127,000 views.
- Her foster caregivers, Kate and Tate from New York City, shared her story online.
- Betsy was in a shelter in Kentucky before moving to the foster home.
- Research from Virginia Tech showed that foster care significantly reduces stress in dogs.
- The study found dogs had lower cortisol levels, a stress hormone, during foster care.
- Dogs rested more and adjusted better when they had familiar companions.
- The research involved 84 shelter dogs and measured their stress over 17 days.
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