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A Heartbreaking Goodbye That Wasn’t Meant to Be
Holly, a 10 to 12-year-old dog, had already been through so much in her life. After losing her original owner, she was passed from home to home, never quite finding a place to settle. When she finally ended up with a family, she hoped it would be forever.
But instead of giving her love and care in her senior years, they brought her to a vet clinic to be euthanized—simply because they didn’t want to care for her anymore.
The reason? They already had two other dogs, and Holly sometimes peed on the floor due to an untreated infection. Worst of all, when asked why they were giving her up, a young granddaughter shrugged and said, “We just don’t really like her. We like our other dogs better.”
The Vets Refused to Give Up on Her
Despite her family’s complete lack of compassion, the veterinarians at the clinic couldn’t bring themselves to end Holly’s life. She was still in good health, aside from some treatable medical issues, and was incredibly sweet and loving.
They knew she deserved another chance.
That’s when they reached out to Melissa, the founder of Old Dog Home, a rescue dedicated to saving senior dogs who have been abandoned or neglected.
Even though her rescue was already full, Melissa couldn’t say no to Holly. She knew this sweet, overlooked dog deserved better.
A Second Chance at Love
When Holly arrived at Old Dog Home, she was scared and confused. Her world had been turned upside down, and she didn’t understand why.
Melissa wrapped her in warm blankets, held her close, and made sure she felt safe.
For the first time in a long time, Holly felt love again.
“My real calling in life is to show people that ‘old’ doesn’t mean ‘dead’… Old dogs still have life and love left to give.” —Melissa, Old Dog Home
Healing and Finding a Forever Home
Holly had been neglected for far too long, but thanks to Melissa’s compassion, she now has a chance to heal—both physically and emotionally.
Once Holly is fully recovered, Melissa will carefully find her a loving forever home, one that will cherish her for the rest of her days.
“And then I will have another open spot, and I’ll save another old abandoned dog that nobody wanted. That’s the dream, folks. That’s the dream!”
Thanks to people like Melissa, dogs like Holly get a second chance at life, love, and happiness.
She was unwanted and brought to be euthanized—but then, everything changed. Watch Holly’s journey below.
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