Annie needs a home
Annie is an (estimated) eight year old shepherd mix. Her owner was killed in a motorcycle accident. After the accident, in the confusion at her home, Annie panicked and ran away. She lived outdoors on her own in the area for a year before she was finally trapped: emaciated and in poor shape. All along she had been visiting her home, looking for her human.
When she was finally captured she landed in a shelter, where she lived for a year without finding a home. She was on the euthanasia list when Pets Alive rescued her. Annie takes a while to warm up to people (who could blame her?) but once she does she is a complete sweetheart. She would do best in a home where she is the only dog.
If you can’t take Annie in you can help Annie and Pets Alive with a sponsorship. The work a sanctuary like Pets Alive does is not cheap – they are essentially taking in the cases that many shelters would give up on because they don’t have the resources. Cases like Annie.
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Eric, where is Annie located? I couldn't find the info on the Petfinder site either.
Middletown NY, an hour or so north of NYC.
Annie sweetheart I would have you in a heartbeat. I know you'll find someone special. Chin up ol' girl. x x x
It's so true that most people adopt puppies and kittens. I found my cat as an adult. I don't know how old he is; we guestimate about 15 or 17. He is much calmer than a kitten. A friend of mine adopted a pit bull mix about 12 years ago. No one wanted him. The best part, besides getting a loving home, this dog was fully trained. It's amazing how loving some of these older pets are.
Yes, I would not choose a puppy again. The time that takes to do things properly means someone has to be at home. I don't have that luxury. But I also prefer the adult dogs. And I know shelters, rescue, sanctuaries, are all hurting from lack of donations now–this recession has just gone on and on for too long. I hope the group gets more funding and/ or sponsors for each animal, and that Annie finds her new family soon.
Stop retail stores from purchasing from puppy mills (as noted by @DancingDogBlog). Soon, there will be fewer puppies to adopt … and adult dogs will be the main source of adoption (I hope). Right now, it sounds like adult dogs waiting adoption need a PR campaign.
What a sweet-looking girl!! And she's already proved that she's loyal – going back to her home to look for her human. I wish we could take her!
I was one of those people hesitant to adopt an adult dog – but when Buster showed up on our doorstep (literally) I fell in love with him, and just had to find a way to make him part of our family. He was in that difficult stage – about a year old – when he still acted like a puppy, but had his full-sized body! He was quite a handful, and I don't regret a moment of it. I wouldn't hesitate to adopt an older dog in the future!
Eric, please keep us posted on Annie's new home – I'm sure she'll find one.
I will. I'm hoping she does find a home soon too.
What a heartbreaking story! Annie deserve an amazing home. I just adopted a senior shih tzu that was abandoned and set to be euthanized in the shelter. He is THE BEST dog. He's sweet and settled. Happy as can be. I adore him. I know I won't have him 10 years but its quality not quantity. I hope Annie gets a new home:)
Thank you for telling us that sweet story. All dogs deserve a great home, and it sounds like you just supplied another dog with one!
What a heartbreaking story! Annie deserve an amazing home. I just adopted a senior shih tzu that was abandoned and set to be euthanized in the shelter. He is THE BEST dog. He's sweet and settled. Happy as can be. I adore him. I know I won't have him 10 years but its quality not quantity. I hope Annie gets a new home:)
Thank you for telling us that sweet story. All dogs deserve a great home, and it sounds like you just supplied another dog with one!
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