{"id":99306,"date":"2025-09-27T11:11:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T11:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=99306"},"modified":"2025-09-27T11:12:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T11:12:06","slug":"loyalty-tested-senior-dog-who-never-left-owner-with-alzheimers-now-needs-a-home-after-years-of-devotion-this-senior-dog-who-stayed-faithfully-by-a-late-owners-side-through","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=99306","title":{"rendered":"LOYALTY TESTED: SENIOR DOG WHO NEVER LEFT OWNER WITH ALZHEIMER\u2019S NOW NEEDS A HOME \u2014 After years of devotion this senior dog who stayed faithfully by a late owner\u2019s side through the cruel fight with Alzheimer\u2019s is left heartbroken and searching for a new loving family to call home"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"shopify-section-template--15048186757195__main\">\n<article id=\"cusa-blog-article\">\n<div id=\"content\">\n<div id=\"body-html\">\n<header class=\"\"><time datetime=\"2025-09-19T18:10:05Z\">September 19, 2025<\/time> Andrea Powell<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/greatergood.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/help-senior-dog-lucy-get-adopted_1200_fecb1bd4-cc1e-40cd-96af-0653cf008f81.jpg?v=1758305407&amp;width=1100\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 1180px, (min-width: 750px) calc(100vw - 10rem), 100vw\" srcset=\" \/\/greatergood.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/help-senior-dog-lucy-get-adopted_1200_fecb1bd4-cc1e-40cd-96af-0653cf008f81.jpg?v=1758305407&amp;width=350 350w, \/\/greatergood.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/help-senior-dog-lucy-get-adopted_1200_fecb1bd4-cc1e-40cd-96af-0653cf008f81.jpg?v=1758305407&amp;width=750 750w, \/\/greatergood.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/help-senior-dog-lucy-get-adopted_1200_fecb1bd4-cc1e-40cd-96af-0653cf008f81.jpg?v=1758305407&amp;width=1100 1100w, \/\/greatergood.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/help-senior-dog-lucy-get-adopted_1200_fecb1bd4-cc1e-40cd-96af-0653cf008f81.jpg?v=1758305407 1200w \" alt=\"Senior Dog Who Stayed by Late Owner's Side Through Alzheimer\u2019s Needs Loving Home | GreaterGood\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>Screenshot: TikTok\/@humanebroward<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<p>Dogs are the definition of loyal, especially senior dogs.<\/p>\n<p>These gray-muzzled companions have been with their owners through the good and bad. Sweethearts like Lucy who remained by her owner&#8217;s side through Alzheimer&#8217;s. Sadly, she lost her friend and home.<\/p>\n<p>The nine-year-oldRottweiler arrived at Humane Society of Broward County to grieve and find a new loving home to spend her golden years.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/0798\/files\/Screenshot_2025-09-19_at_12.06.16_PM_1024x1024.png?v=1758298537\" alt=\"Senior Dog Who Stayed by Late Owner's Side Through Alzheimer\u2019s Needs Loving Home | GreaterGood\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The shelter shared that Lucy loves people, walks, car rides, and tennis balls. Her joints are a little stiff but that doesn&#8217;t stop her from getting around. She is a little hesitant around other dogs but adores every person she meets.<\/p>\n<p>Lucy has endured heartbreak and overnight had her world turned upside down. This senior gal is ready to find a new home and family to love.<\/p>\n<blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@humanebroward\/video\/7548958603604938039\" data-video-id=\"7548958603604938039\">\n<section>@humanebroward Sadly, they are being overlooked because of their age and size \ud83d\ude14 Many of these mature pups have had families and know what a loving home feels like. \ud83e\udd7aThey do not understand why they have been given up and are spending their golden years in a lonely kennel \ud83d\udc94Can you please open your heart and home to one of our older dogs? \ud83d\ude4f Meet our Golden Girls \ud83d\udc9b The oldest pups currently waiting at our shelter: Lucy (9), Harley (9), and Anna (7). These sweet ladies may have a little gray on their faces, but they have endless love left to give. \ud83d\udc3e Lucy is a 9-year-old Rottweiler who adored her late owner and stayed faithfully by her side through Alzheimer\u2019s. She loves walks, car rides, tennis balls, and kids 10+. She\u2019s cautious around other pets, but with people she is perfect. \ud83d\udc3e Harley is a 9-year-old Lab mix and the perfect blend of calm and playful. She has amazing manners, knows her basics, and is always eager to please. Her favorite game? Fetch, of course \ud83c\udfbe \ud83d\udc3e Anna is a 7-year-old Pittie mix with a mellow, affectionate personality. She loves snacks, car rides, playing in water, and is great with other dogs and kids. Senior dogs are calmer, often already housetrained, and so grateful for a second chance. \ud83d\ude4cThese precious dogs do not understand why they have been given up and are now spending their golden years in a lonely kennel. \u2764\ufe0f\ud83e\ude79Their love is truly like no other \ud83d\udc95Can you open your heart and home to one of these Golden Girls? \ud83d\udc15 Please share \ud83d\ude4f If you cannot adopt, please consider donating to their care through our bio \u2764\ufe0f To meet one of our senior pets, please visit www.humanebroward.com to fill out the pre-adoption form and then stop by the Humane Society of Broward County located at 2070 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. The adoption kennels open daily at 11 a.m. #rescuedog #shelterdog #adoptdontshop #seniordog #goldenyears \u266c original sound &#8211; Humane Society Broward County<\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Staff reminded their followers why senior dogs make the best pets. They said, &#8220;Senior dogs are calmer, often already housetrained, and so grateful for a second chance. These precious dogs do not understand why they have been given up and are now spending their golden years in a lonely kennel. Their love is truly like no other. Can you open your heart and home to one of these Golden Girls?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Find out more about Lucy and other senior dogs waiting to be adopted on the shelter&#8217;s website here.<\/p>\n<section>Andrea Powell<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Andrea Powell is an animal enthusiast who resides in West Michigan. 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