I don’t think I need to remind anyone anymore that animals have emotions, too!
Just like we humans can feel overwhelmed, confused, and drained from constant change, so can they. Sometimes, though, they have it even harder than we do.
We can try to convince ourselves that everything happens for a reason, but what if they can’t?
Wandering the streets or spending years in crowded shelters can make even the most confident dog wonder if something is truly wrong with them. Can you blame them?
Please Believe Me, I Am A Good Girl
The staff at Eleventh Hour Rescue in New Jersey have seen their fair share of brokenhearted senior pups within their shelter walls.
That’s why they put in every effort to find them forever homes as quickly as they can. Right now, they’re searching for a loving family for a very special dog named Isla. Sadly, Isla has been returned to the New Jersey shelter three times already for reasons that were never really her fault.
Anyone who spends even a few seconds with this pup knows she’s the sweetest girl around. All she wants is to love and be loved.
The difficulty keeping her from staying in a home is that she needs to be the only pet. While she enjoys playing with smaller dogs, she never learned to live with one all the time, and it makes her a little anxious.
The Shelter Team Refuses To Give Up
Knowing how much joy she would bring to any family willing to give her a chance, the devoted staff at the shelter refuse to give up on Isla.
At every opportunity, they introduce this adorable nine-year-old to potential adopters, highlighting all of her wonderful qualities.
“She is such a sweet and gentle soul, full of energy for a 9-year-old. She’s a power walker but never pulls on the leash. Just yesterday, between 3:30 p.m. and bedtime, we covered 5.65 miles—I’ll be in great shape by the end of the week!” stated one of Isla’s foster parents.
And just as they say that patience brings good things, Isla finally found a family who recognized her true worth.
Since then, she has spent her days in a warm, loving home with people who allowed her to let go of her past and step into the bright future she deserved.
A heartfelt thank you goes to Isla’s new family for giving her the life she always dreamed of.
But we can’t forget all the other senior pups still facing the struggles Isla once endured. If you can open your home to a furry friend who will devote their life to you, visit your local shelter and bring happiness to their heart.