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Bonded Dogs of 12 Years End Up in Shelter Together—Reason Why Breaks Hearts

Bonded Dogs of 12 Years End Up in Shelter Together—Reason Why Breaks Hearts

Summary

Two senior dogs, Jagger and Maya, ended up in a shelter after their owner passed away, and their family couldn't keep them. They were later taken in by a rescue group, Sniff N Go Rescue, which aims to find them a permanent home where they can stay together.

Key Facts

  • Jagger, a male Labrador retriever mix, and Maya, a female German shepherd, are senior dogs.
  • They arrived at the Miami Dade Animal Shelter after their owner died, and the family couldn't care for them.
  • Maria Incorvaia, who runs a non-profit for helping shelter dogs, shared their story online to improve their chances of adoption.
  • Senior dogs have a lower adoption rate of 25%, compared to 60% for younger dogs and puppies.
  • Sniff N Go Rescue, a Miami-based group, took Jagger and Maya to a foster home.
  • The rescue group is working to find them an adoptive home where they can stay together.
  • Incorvaia emphasized the importance of them being adopted as a pair for their well-being.

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