Caring for an elderly dog can be very difficult and unfortunately not everyone is ready to do it.
Dax, a large puppy, was surrendered to a local shelter after his owner could no longer meet his needs. Fortunately, the world is full of good people, so this shy and confused dog is wagging its tail again.
I’m looking for help
After hearing about a 20-year-old Weimaraner dog named Dax, who was surrendered, the staff at Big Dog Ranch Rescue (BDRR) was more than willing to help.
This rescue team loves each and every dog and breed, but when it comes to Weimaraners, they truly are special to them.
Our founder started Big Dog Ranch Rescue because he loved Weimaraners. Breeding began with Weimaraner Rescue in Florida. Every time we see Weim, we help. But this is a really special case, says Natalie Rubino, director of digital marketing at BDRR. living in a shelter
The local animal shelter contacted the rescue and said the old Weimaraner had recently been surrendered. Since BDRR is the largest cage-free rescue in the United States, they found that these older dogs would be most comfortable in their arms. He never did well in that environment so they called us and we met them halfway and then took Dax back to BDRR.
And they were absolutely right! As soon as Dax arrived at the shelter, he was showered with love and adoration. He even set up a bed in BDRR Director Lori Simmons’ office as a tribute to this adorable senior dog.
According to a Pet-Pardon study, senior dogs spend four times more time in shelters than their younger counterparts. With that in mind, BDRR took to his TikTok account to share this pup’s story and let everyone know that he needs a new home.
@bigdogranchrescuefl 💙PLEASE WATCH-LISTEN-READ-SHARE This is DAX 🐾 a 20 year old Weimaraner surrendered by his owner and is now foster care with Big Dog Ranch Rescue. It is unfathomable to think about a loving loyal 20 year old senior dog, at the end of his life span, given up and left confused and heartbroken. 💔 Please let Dax’s story be a reminder of the responsibilities of being a dog owner, physically and emotionally. They are not just dogs-they are our children and our family memebers who love us unconditionally and remain forever loyal, asking for little in return. 💙Miracle Fund Donate: Link in Bio ☝🏻 🐾 Adopt: www.BDRR.org/adopt 🏠 Foster: [email protected] 💚Donate: www.bdrr.org/donate 💲Venmo: @bigdogranchrescue 💰CashApp: @bigdogranchrescue 💵Zelle: [email protected] #bdrr #bigdogranchrescue #fyp #savedogs #trending #adoptme #dogrescue #viralvideo #adoptdontshop #shelterstories #seniordogrescue #Weimaraner #weimaranersoftiktok #weimaranerrescue #helpadoptme #miracledogs ♬ the winner takes it all – november ultra
Fortunately, the kind people at Love4Paws have given Dax a temporary foster home and are collecting donations to make him as comfortable as possible. Donations were desperately needed as he had problems with his back legs and needed a wheelchair. After seeing the post, the wonderful people couldn’t stop!
Through all of your generous donations, we have provided Dax with much needed medicine and supplies, including not only a wheelchair, but also an orthopedic bed, food and lots of toys.
Many people offered to adopt this adorable puppy, but BDRR knew he had to be placed in the perfect home that would meet all of his needs. And of course they found it!
New beggining
Dax was soon adopted into a loving home with his mother and two siblings. I also brought a dog trainer to help the three dogs get used to each other. But no coaching was needed as Dax and his younger brother were immediately successful.
There was no problem with them. It seemed to come from above. This is also important for Dax. It refreshes his mind. He has siblings and wants to stay behind.
Unfortunately, Dax has arthritis and difficulty walking, so he can’t keep up with his siblings. To help with this, he took up swimming, and the good people at BDRR promised to cover all of his medical expenses for the rest of his life.
Dax, a good boy, despite facing all these bad situations, leaves everything behind and starts a new life, enjoying every day he spends with his new family. the last word
Becoming an old dog can take its toll on the puppy, but it’s not easy on the owner either. When you see a dog that was once happy and energetic but now can’t even walk, you forget that it’s not their fault. We can’t fool Father Time. However, you can make sure that your adult dog lives as comfortably as possible, even if he lives in a completely different house.
So I want to thank Dax’s former owners for having the courage to put him in the shelter, knowing he will get the best life he truly deserves.
