How long is the wait?

 


These are the faces of length. These are the long timers at Satchel's Last Resort.
Unfortunately, they have been waiting for years. Years for a home to understand them. Years for someone to work with them so they could overcome whatever issues they may have. Years for a soft bed and a kind human to give them the love and home they all deserve. 

They are all seniors now and have been at the shelter for years. Some have had interest in that time; some not. Some need to be the only dog in the home and some are scared of loud noises. Some watched their babies be born and find homes and still sit and wait with that look in their eyes. 

Are they easy dogs? Who knows? Do they have quirks? Don't they all have quirks which endear them to us? 

I have two Satchel dogs. Both have quirks. Elsa eats poop and Tega must be tranquilized to have her nails trimmed. Elsa can escape any crate. Tega must be crated during while I am at work or she will escape during a thunderstorm. Elsa must stay on meds for allergies and her thyroid. Tega is medicine free. I would not trade either for anything, despite the quirks. 

November will begin another Adopt a Senior Dog month. When I volunteered for the HSSC, I made it my mission to find all our senior dogs home. We hit that goal. We had photos taken of them and really went all out for our seniors. 

Most shelters do the best they can. The problem is, most shelters have an abundance of dogs, many who are young, or cute, or striking looks, or just what people think they are looking for. Look for the ones who may need you the most. 

Adopt, don't shop. Please consider the seniors at shelters near you. They need you.