Dropped off at 9 years old - This senior girl is scared and heart broken

Today I massaged a 9-year-old senior dog at the shelter who was absolutely terrified. It took me over 30 minutes just to gently guide her back into her kennel because she was so scared and confused. Senior dogs feel heartbreak, abandonment and stress deeply. Dumping a senior dog — any dog — is devastating and should be avoided at all costs. Please always have a backup plan before surrendering your pet. Family, friends, coworkers… exhaust every option first. They deserve safety, love and dignity, especially in their older years.