Man adopts 16-year-old dog and makes sure its last days are the best

Something we have to face when we have a dog is that they don’t live as long as we would like. They accompany us in part of our lives, but they spend their entire lives with us, so we always hope to offer them the best possible life by our side. We know very well that they deserve everything.

So thinks Zach Skow, co-founder ofMarleys MuttsYPawsitive Change Program, who crossed paths with an older dog named Henry at the rescue center in Tehachapi, California. The 16-year-old dog looked somewhat run-down, with rough gray patches to his coat, no longer as agile and energetic as the other dogs at the shelter.

Zach was really moved and couldn’t bear the thought of this dog spending his last years like this. So he without hesitation he volunteered to be Henry’s foster parent in March 2021. His goal was to make sure Henry met new people and also created new happy memories.

Man adopts a 16-year-old dog

Due to his age, Henry had some trouble walking smoothly for a while, but surprisingly the sweet dog struggled to draw energy from within and it wasn’t long before they could see him pacing and running around Zach’s yard as if was a puppy. His adoptive father could hardly believe it.

Adding to the issues of age, Henry was discovered to have testicular cancer while at the shelter. Luckily surgery helped him overcome the disease. This dog really was clinging to keep on living.

Zach hadn’t counted on Henry being with him for many more years. He guessed that from his age the dog had a few months or so left. But the canine defied those odds day after day, and to Zach’s surprise he looked younger each time.

 

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As happy as he was with his progress, Zach couldn’t stay with Henry much longer, so he set about finding him a forever home. His goal, after all, was to give this sweet pup the best possible years.

Of course, with that energy and joy that characterized him, it was not difficult for Henry to find a home despite his age. His new mom loves him madly and watches over him at every turn, she even shares everything they do on her own Instagram account.

Henry still has enough energy to go for a walk and enjoy the sun. He loves the outdoors, and he knows that he has a loving family and many followers on social media.

Henry went from being a forgotten senior dog at a shelter, to becoming a beloved family pet, and it’s all thanks to Zach, who saw Henry at that shelter and knew he still deserved the best in life.