Shelter volunteers see many bumpy journeys pass by, but some returns mark them more than others. This is the case of that of Zeus, a 12-year-old brindle dog who entered the Buigny-Saint-Maclou (Somme) shelter in 2016 and left 2 years later with a young couple, as reported by actu.fr. Almost 8 years after this departure, a phone call changed everything…
That day, it was a pound that joined the Samarian association: a dog had just been discovered, abandoned, on the side of a road near a marsh. The animal had great difficulty walking, osteoarthritis made him suffer and he was left with nothing but skin and bones. It was Zeuswhose history in the file ICAD allowed us to go back to Buigny…
A little doubt that the volunteers had never resolved
Three control visits followed the adoption, without anything ever justifying reversing this decision. The picture seemed flawless… and yet, a diffuse discomfort persisted among the volunteers, who were unable to explain it.
With the return of Zeusthe volunteers saw their concerns confirmed. The team attributes this abandonment to the adopters, without the story detailing the circumstances, and they do not understand their attitude. How, she wonders, can we go all the way through adoption, welcoming volunteers 3 times and reassuring everyone, before letting the animal age until it reappears emaciated, suffering and, according to her, visibly deprived of the necessary care?
One thing revolts her above all: no one picked up the phone or looked for a solution, even though her number never changed.
For one of the volunteers, “ at 12, after all these years, he was abandoned like an object no longer wanted. » She finally blurted out: “ Today, we are disgusted by the human species. »
A basket he barely dares to leave
Back within the walls he had left years ago, Zeus found the caresses and kindness of the team, who describe him as an adorable, gentle, kind and cuddly dog. But the old doggie remains huddled in his basket, from which he barely gets out: lost, bruised, exhausted, he seems not to understand what is happening to him, confides the volunteer.
How much time does he have left? No one at the shelter knows. One thing is certain: the team wants their last days to take place in love, gentleness and dignity.
After going through so many trials, this kind senior will finally be able to enjoy the comfort of home and the reassuring presence of a family. A happy ending that warms the heart and reminds us that it is never too late to give an animal the happiness it deserves!
Woopets info – Why adopt an elderly dog?
Adopt an elderly dog like Zeusit's offering a second chance to a companion who deserves to live out their old days surrounded by love. But it is also a great adventure, with many advantages:
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Offer a second chance: senior dogs sometimes wait a long time to find a family;
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Enjoy a calmer companion: often less turbulent than puppies, they appreciate moments of rest and tenderness;
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Create a precious bond: welcoming an elderly dog means offering him a reassuring home and receiving a lot of affection in return;
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Know your character better: your personality is generally already well established, which makes it easier to find a companion compatible with your lifestyle;
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Changing a life, whatever its age: even if the time spent together may be shorter, every shared moment counts.