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Senior animal rescue
Our family’s animal rescue, Connor’s Cattyshack and Animal Sanctuary of Central Fla, has a special place in our heart for seniors that lose their families due to death, illness, or financial issues.
I cannot fathom an animal that has been in the same loving home its whole life… only to wind up dying in a shelter, scared and alone. Even when rescued, a few pine away for their family, passing away from a broken heart. However, there are many that go into “permanent” foster care, living a wonderful, spoiled last few months to a few years.
Take Grandma Dorothy, a 15 yr old terrier mix. We pulled her from a local shelter after her owner died. Mostly blind and missing some hair, we figured she’d live a few weeks. 9 months later, Dorothy is living life to the fullest. She eats very well, loves napping on the back porch, and goes for strolls in the yard.
Grampa Cody is another success story! Cody came to us due to financial/family issues. At 17 yrs old, the husky/chow mix is our oldest rescue. After getting depressed and almost losing him to an infection, Cody has adapted quite nicely. He has a cute, cronic head tilt, probably from an old ear infection. He loves to rub up against people’s leg and prances when excited.
There are some heart wrenching moments as well. We took in Frieda, a spaniel mix that had been thrown out of a car off the Florida turnpike. Her front legs were shattered, but after surgery and love, she seemed to regain pep in her step. Unfortunately, 3 weeks later, she was rushed to the ER with bloat. The vet found inoperable liver cancer and we chose to not wake her from the anesthesia. Or Chi Chi, a terrier mix with a heart condition. After seeking treatment, we struggled to force her to eat and take her medication. She slipped away 2 weeks later.
In times of despair, we thing of the elder dogs that lived a comfortable life in a home. Cece, a 10 yr old tea cup chihuahua, had a terrible respiratory infection. Months later, she’s spoiled, fattened up, and the queen of her castle! Tila and Elle, two 10 yr old chihuahuas, were dumped off in a box with two other small dogs. All were adopted and showered with affection.
As a rescue, PLEASE contact us, or another local group for assistance in rehoming a senior animal. Life would be easier if families would step up and take on the old doggies and kitties when their parents and grandparents die or go to a nursing home. I don’t understand how they can drop off a beloved pet at a kill shelter. It’s pathetic! If you’re looking for a pet, please consider an adult or senior animal. They are much less work than puppies and 10 times more grateful for a new family to love. :)
