Virginia Senior Dog Surrendered Because He 'Took Too Long to Go Outside' Needs a Forever Home
A 13-year-old senior dog in Windsor, Virginia is looking for all the love and care he never received during his life, after spending a lot of it in the basement and garage. Sullivan has some medical issues but he would still make the absolute best companion for the right family.
The reason this sweet pup was surrendered has to be one of the most ridiculous I have ever heard.
According to a post by Rainbow Animal Rescue on Facebook, sweet Sully, who has some disc issues, was surrendered because "the husband said that it was cheaper to dump him than to divorce his wife who doesn’t like dogs and told the animal control officers that she got irritated with him because it took him too long to go outside. He spent most of his time in the garage/basement."
I think the owner should have just divorced the wife.
Of course the poor dog will take a long time to go outside if he has disc issues and is 13-years-old and has to walk up stairs! I hate to think of any dog being surrendered for such a stupid reason but this may be the best thing for Sullivan if he can find people to adopt him with more patience and love for this precious old pup.
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The post goes on to explain that he doesn’t like to be around other dogs and just wants a comfy bed to curl up on. He takes treats nicely and just wants to know what love is. He is depressed and really needs a loving place. He sounds like the perfect cuddle bug for the right owner.
Why You Should Adopt a Senior Pup
Senior dogs deserve to live out their golden years before they cross the rainbow bridge in a home full of all the love and care they deserve. Many dogs don't do well in shelters, and a dog who has lived all their life with one owner only to be surrendered may have a more difficult time with kennel stress.
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Adopting a senior dog means you will be freeing up kennel space for another deserving pet to find a home. Finally, senior dogs are so loving and grateful and have a lot of life left to live. If you are interested in adopting a senior dog, please check with your local animal shelter or humane society.
If you would like more information on Sullivan, the Facebook post says to call IOW at 757-365-6318 or 757-472-1583. I hope he finds the most wonderful home soon.
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