Six months is nothing, try six years

I remember when Merry came to us. It was on Christmas Eve and our Executive Director, Iris Eastman had been called to Manatee County Animal Services on an emergency. There was a dog in desperate need and Iris had gone to check it out and see if Satchel's Last Resort could help.
As she was waiting to see the emergency dog, she observed an employee walking by with the huge bowl of food. "Who was that going to?", she wondered. She asked and was told there was a starving dog who no one thought they could save so she was going to have a huge last meal before crossing the Rainbow Bridge.
"Let me meet her." That is Iris, always doing whatever is necessary to save one more if possible.
She agreed to take both dogs and we began to nurse Merry, which is what she was named in honor of Christmas Eve, back to health.
Merry is a black Labrador Mix who has now lived at our shelter for 6 years. She is estimated to be close to 8 years old and she is on the smaller side of a Labrador but we don't know what her mix is.
She has a beautiful, glossy black coat, gets along well with most dogs and loves to run and play.

So why is she still with us and why has no one come forward to adopt this very special girl? She is special needs because she has separation anxiety and will need a new home with a new friend who will stay home with her and train her; one who will allow her to trust again and know that she will not be starved to almost death and left to die in a field; one who will provide the security she needs to feel safe and not threatened if she was left alone. We have never found that special person. 

Now, 6 years is a long time but Merry is happy. She has a roommate named Houdini, a very shy, hound mix who has grown up with Merry. She gets to run and play in Satchel's big yards and has plenty of toys, treats and kisses.
But there is nothing like a home. A real home with a bed that is hers and people to call her own. A home where she could go on a walk or a car ride, sleep right next to her human or swim in the pool. Maybe a boat dog, who knows? She is a Labrador mix.
If you think you might be the perfect home for Merry; could give her the time and attention she needs to work through her separation anxiety and would like to meet her, please click on the link above ad contact Satchel's. They would love to hear from you and love for Merry to find her forever home.  6 years is a long time in anyone's life, especially a dog's.