It’s always sad to see a senior dog in a shelter.
These pups who should be relaxing during their golden years are having to deal with a loud environment where they are stuck in a small kennel. Shelter workers do everything they can to keep these pups comfortable, but it’s no substitute for a home of their own.
This was true for a sweet senior dog in a shelter in L.A.
This poor and sick senior dog named Earl was living a bland life in a shelter in LA for several years.
No one was interested in him because he was just skin and bones, and there are bald patches of fur on his back and on some other parts of his body.
Everyone thought that he would just live the remainder of his life alone in his cage in the shelter. However, no one knew how his life would turn around after one fateful day.
But then a woman named Emma laid eyes on Earl and immediately became captivated.
One day, a rescuer from the Northwest Dog Project named Emma came into the shelter.
It was one overcrowded shelter, but in the mess, one particular senior dog caught her eye.
She claimed that her heart dropped the moment she saw the pooch, but it was also during that time when she knew that she had to free that pooch from that hell.
“He was a complete mess,” Emma told the Dodo. “But there was just something about his eyes.”
Emma processed the application for adoption and proceeded to take the pooch home with her.
Taking Earl dog for a ride home was smoother than she expected.
The senior dog was sweet as could be. He would respond to attention by wagging his furless tail at Emma and he also loved being patted on the head.
As they reached home, Emma’s first goal was to get the old pooch back in shape, but the only thing holding her back was his loss in appetite.
However, that did not stop Emma from her mission, and she fed Earl through a syringe.
It was quite helpful as the pooch slowly regained his muscle strength. But Emma encountered a larger problem while taking care of the pooch.
The pooch suddenly became bloated and they had to rush him to the hospital. They received heartbreaking news from the doctor saying that the pooch was in end-stage heart failure and told them to prepare their goodbyes in advance.
The chances of the pooch surviving the operation were slim, but surprisingly, Emma came back the next morning with the lively pooch greeting her.
She broke down with joy as the pooch put his paw on her legs and gave her a kiss.
It was indeed miraculous how the pooch was still able to survive.
Love brought the sparkle in his eyes and grew his fluffy fur back.
Weeks after the operation, the dog’s fur started growing back. He was also back in shape as he could go with Emma for long walks outside.
He was expected to live for less than three weeks but he exceeded expectations. Seven months later, the pup was doing well and loving life with Emma.
Thanks to Emma’s love and care, sweet Earl defied all expectations and survived. We’re so glad Earl got to experience this love in his life.
Check out a video about Earl below!
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