Update: Rescued!
After being surrendered to a busy, high intake animal control agency in California, an 18-year-old dog had little to find comfort in…until a kind woman stopped to hold her. Photographer John Hwang was present when the touching moment took place at the Baldwin Park Shelter.
Hwang wrote about the moment:
Being in an unfamiliar environment, she felt the warm loving touch of Elaine and clung to her. All she wanted was to be held the whole time…
The 18-year-old dog, named “Muneca,”is blind and covered in fleas…she was surrendered to the Baldwin Park Shelter on October 11. You can help this senior dog find a loving home, or a reputable rescue agency, by taking a moment to share her adoption information.
Petharbor link here. Los Angeles County Animal Control – Baldwin Park at (626) 962-3577
Ask for information about animal ID number A3254323
(Photography by John Hwang)
she should take her dont let that poor baby be murdered because of a crapy ex owner that should be shot guess it was time for a new dog for them,,,,
They should be on a do not adopt or foster list
I am willing to bet if the dog is 18 years old, it had the same owner the whole time. The owner probably died and the family didn’t want the animal.
Yes. I agree. Either the owner, who must have taken exceptional care of the little dog in order for her to live to such an advanced age, passed away or became very ill and unable to take care of her. I believe they passed away.
I agree..
What Rie said above me
Does anyone have any news on this dog?
she was rescued on Oct 12
they should put the ex-owner into the kill shelter ….put them on death row and see how they feel.. but as usual we are human and we cannot put people to death for growing old, but it is ok to kill a animal just because they are old……what kind of HUMANS are WE ???????
Best not to judge without all the facts, Lynne!
This dog was rescued from that shelter…………………………..
I’m with you humans should be put down
I would agree, if the owner did just walk out. However, I believe that the owner possibly passed away or was going in a nursing home. You’d think then that a family member would take the dog but you never know, sometimes there are none.
Well said Lynne. I agree with you 100%.Give me animals to humans any day.
sad to think when you get old you are now just a burden and get thrown away. my pets stay with me until they pass on to the Rainbow Bridge. the longer we have been together they become more precious as each day passes and I dread the day they will no longer be by my side
God bless you! I could never dump my babies at the shelter like this
Mary, you are a wonderful pet mom. You deserve to have pets. Thank you!
We live in a heart breaking world but it makes my heart near full again to know there are still people with big hearts out there who still care
Just wanted you to know
Amen. I completely agree!! This poor blind scared baby.
Same here Mary… every day is a gift… God bless her
Mary, do you also have a will with instructions on who will care for your pets if you should die first or even become incapacitaed? Not to mention a financial plan to ensure that your wishes were honored? If not, think about that! Many people pass away with pets & their families either cant take them or dont want to be bothered! Best not to judge the former owners of this dog without all the facts.
I have all 8 of my dogs and cats in my Will along with my two grandsons and daughter. Their family!!
Amen to that,I have 4 older dogs and lost my husband a year ago in march and take care of them best I can.don’t know what will happen to them if something happens to me.I just sit and cry about that.they are 13 and 12,10, and all rescue dogs.people say they are spoiled and I say so too.I love them dearly.1 dog protective of me now my husband went to heaven..
I will rescue her. I live in minnesota. How do I get her here?
There’s a link in the article. Surely if you click it you can find out.
God bless you, Lisa….
Click on her name above, (in blue). It will lead you to a page with her info. and how to contact the shelter.
I will drive her to Las Vegas to get her closer to you! Is there anyone else who could drive the next leg of the trip to transport her?
I could pick her up in Iowa/Missouri state line and take her to Minnesota.
Did you rescue that little dog?
This was A YEAR ago! What happened to that dear little dog! Thank God that I never met her owners! Delivering an 18 yr. old , blind pet to a HIGH KILL pound!!! What is the matter with some people?! I’m FURIOUS reading this story!!!!!!!!!
The dog was taken in and given a home, Judy. I also believe, if I recall, she was surrendered possibly because owner went to a nursing facility.
God bless you ❤️
I really hope that you can find a way to get her and she can have a great wonderful loving forever home to live her rest of her life out and knowing that she is safe and not alone, and knowing she is out of there safe and warm and happy will make my heart feel so good. Praying that she fees out if this p l ace and hopefully she can get a loving place she can call her home. Hope you get her there.
PLEASE contact the facility directly and soon. No doubt they can provide information on transports. Please keep us posted. ty
Go to Pilotsnpaws.org.
There you can request a transport.
call6269623577 baldwin park shelter dog id#a3254323
Aww I hope you do she deserves a loving home till the end!!
please rescue her , for she need someone and is not for so long she is old, i see she is kind
Call the number shown ASAP. Maybe a rescue group can facilitate this.
If you need, I can help you with transportation costs.
you are an angel!!
Call the shelter first thing tomorrow. I know that airlines will “ship” animals but I don’t know the cost. There are also many organizations dedicated to helping to transport animals to thei forever homes. Maybe the shelter knows of a few? If not Google animal rescues close in proximity to that shelter and ask for them to help find a way to transport. Maybe they could even pull him out of the shelter since they know they’ll have a forever home lined up?
Thank you!!
Lisa- ask the shelter, some groups will help with transportation
Please call the number above in the original report as they may be willing to provide transport!!!
You are an angel, Lisa! I was thinking the same thing, I just want to get her out of there, unfortunately, I work and live overseas.
It says at the end of the article that she is in Los Angeles and gives the phone number and her ID #. I pray you are able to save her!
Hi Lisa, hoping someone answers you before it’s not too late.
Call the Baldwin Shelter. She is very old to be transported, but you never know. Someone could be driving your way and comfort her on the journey.
Contact the number in the story
I hope you meant it, and this beautiful old girl got to go home with you. My Daisy was 18 when she passed away in my arms the day before she was scheduled to get put to sleep. I had her since she was born. Seeing the look on Muneca’s in the picture where she’s standing there reminds me so much of that sad old little girl I loved so much.
I hope someone gave this terrified little honey a home, and some hope.
She was rescued back on October 14th and is happy in her new home.
I have added a comment below. I can pick her up in iowa/Missouri state line and take her to Minnesota or Clear Lake Iowa.
She was rescued back on October 12th and is happy in her new home.
Awesome
This is a very old tweet/post from last October. She’s been adopted already I believe
Thank God, Brighid, for that information! I’m so glad that she is safe and loved.
We don’t know the situation. A dog does not live for 18 years without being cared for, especially a wiener dog. Keeping them out of trouble is a full time job. I feel it is likely that the owner hascpassed away.
If the owner passed away, perhaps surviving family could take the dog in instead of abandoning her in a scary, uncomfortable high kill shelter.
If I have the way to get her I will take her! I live in Ohio is the problem I will pray for her I would love to have her!I know she’s so scared God bless her and comfort her and bless you all for helping her my heart goes out to poor homeless ,unloved animals I wish I could take them all in.Another thing we should have stricter laws for animal welfare!
agree Dan, most likely surrendered by the family of the person who passed – just can’t be bothered take care of the dog themselves.. sadly this happens a LOT.
yes, I suspect you are right. I had 3 animals live into their late teens, but many are surrendered when the owner dies.
Agreed.
A lot of elderly pets end up in shelters when elderly owners die, or when they go into care facilities and relatives live at a distance.
I wondered if perhaps the owner had passed away myself or gone into a nursing home
Has this dog been rescued yet? Certainly we don’t know the circumstances, but she absolutely cannot live out her last days in a shelter! I’m in California, please let me know.
I believe your probably right about the owner passing away, a little dog would not live 18 years without proper care
If the dog had been truly cared for, it wouldn’t be covered in fleas.
Not true. The owner could have been elderly and in bad health themselves. Barely able to care for themselves. They might not have noticed the fleas.
I believe you may be on to something there. It is too bad the people could not find a friend instead of sending her to the shelter.
I am also in Minnesota and would adopt. Please let me know how to proceed
You have to contact the shelter. Most do not see what people say here. They will NOT contact you
I’m in Fl but would love to adopt her. Anyone going to FL anytime soon?
Has she been adopted?
Someone in the L.A. area please get this sweet old girl out of there and give her a comfortable home where she can spend her final years. She still has love to share and obviously wants to be loved!
Oh my God……Please, someone take this poor animal.I live in Mich. or I would….I know she’s 18, but if I could make her last days happy, I’d be so happy myself!!!!! Is there anyway someone could send her to me? I will pay all charges………………there has to be a way……………..
We can provide accompanied transportation by air if a Rescue will pull her.
Well the poor helpless baby don’t deserve this even if her owner has died ,the owner should have made some kind of provisions for her baby ,thats our job ,even if were young and healthy we should always have a back up plan for our baby if something did happen , if I were there I would go and get that poor baby and she would no nothing but love and the best I could give her until she passed ,which it would be so hard for me to watch her leave ,because I love animals so much ,but she deserves to be happy with what life she has left .I live in Ky and I see so many little dogs out there in Calif that I would love to take and give them a home filled with love but I live so far away ,my heart breaks for these poor dogs ,all of them deserve a happy home and love ,and when I hear one is going to be put down ,because no one will take them ,I just get sick ,surely there are more dog lover out there, please someone take this old girl and love her ,she can’t be around to much longer please someone open up your heart ,please keep us updated on this baby
I would love to have her.
I hope when that ex owner gets old the family throws him or her away!
LIsa Kessler i will help with the costs for the transport , if you are serious .
I live in Riverside, Ca. I will drive down and take her. Please contact me…
[email protected]
Don’t ask people here to contact you! The shelter doesn’t read this. Call the shelter yourself.
I think you have to contact the shelter. Sounds like you’re a hop skip and a jump.
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I live in SC and would be honored to take her in. How can we arrange transport ?
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Someone save that poor baby!!! She doesn’t deserve to die in a shelter! Id take her if they could get her to GA but i think that distance may be to hard on her.
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I pray this sweet old soul was not given up because she was old. Please allow this sweet girl to live out the rest of her life. Please dont kill her. Shes made it this long and deserves much better
I worked at a dog shelter for years. An older couple came in and surrendered 2 huskies (mother and son) 14 and 15yrs old.. They left 1500 for them to live their lives at the shelter bc the couple wanted to travel and the dogs that they owned for 14 and 15 years were a burden.(and of course my boss at the time accepted them in bc of the money, greedy bitch). Such a disgrace. Dogs (any animal for that matter) should be considered family members.. I hope this couple gets tossed aside like trash just like they did to their dogs. Karma is a bitch. I hope this baby gets a great home!!
Those owners were heartless. It’s best they did not take them.
What a rotten thing to do. Animals CAN travel, people don’t seem to understand that! Sure, you may have to travel a little bit differently than planned, but they can still GO. I completely agree with you on the whole karma thing. Hopefully they got kicked by karma REALLY HARD when they were already down when something bad happened. ????????????????????????
Shared from FL ❤
Please how can I help??? I live in TX and would take her in a heartbeat but feel the trip would be even more traumatic and stressful for her. 🙁 I will share and also help financially.
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I just adopted an 18 year old abused chihuahua. Her name is Holly. I live in Tucson AZ. I would take her in 2 seconds if someone could get her to me. As long as she doesn’t mind she would have 2 sisters. After all they were here first 😉
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I have 2 senior dogs & cannot imagine what this poor dog is going thru. It’s likely her owner died & family dumped her. As a senior myself, I focus on senior pets too. How can I apply for adoption? I live in MS & I know it’d be difficult to get her here but I’m willing to do what I can for this sweet dog.
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Praying this sweet dog Muneca is rescued quickly and finds a loving forever home soon too – God Bless this sweetheart and replace any pain and suffering and fear and sadness with Your Love and Your Peace – Prayers and Blessings also for those who help animals – Please Dear Lord hear our prayer – Thank You.
how is the dog? has anyone adopted her? I live in Norfolk Va and would take her but cannot get there. isn’t there anyone there can take her and let her live out her life in a loving home? my heart is breaking for this poor dog.
I will gladly take her, I’m in Greensboro NC, if there is a way to get her to me I would love to have her in her golden years.
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There are some sick f**kers in this world. Who woukd do that to a poor dog, of any age!
She should not be in a shelter environment! She needs foster care ASAP. Oh this is so tragic!
I will take her I live in SAN Luis Obispo County.
why do people do that when there dogs gets old are they going to do that to there pArents dog should be family forever
No matter what the situation was, someone the poor dog knew, should of taken her to be euthanized. that would have been the kind, moral thing to do. To put a dog that old and frail in a kill shelter to suffer greatly for a few days before she is coldly put to death by strangers just makes me sick and angry.
I will take her! I’m in Long Beach ca
Cheri, call Baldwin Park Animal Care and Control (626)962-3577. They require that you show up in person to place a hold, but she is available now. Her ID number is A3254323. She was still available as of this morning http://animalcare.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/acc/our_animals/detail?animalID=A3254323
Sending prayers for someone to adopt this precious baby and love her for whatever time she has left.
I will take the poor little old lady.
I am a 501c3 rescue. You get her to Burleson, Tx, and my rescue till care for her. I have a doxie that is almost 16.
I will take her.
Please let me know if this precious baby is available.
I live in San Pedro and would like to adopt her.
I’ll take her no question. I live in WI however so don’t know if she can travel this far and i would need to raise money to transport her. We lost our 14.5 yr old dog 10 weeks ago and have not gone without a dog this long in 29 years. I will hold her and care for her til the end and she’ll never be alone. We always have someone at home. I will submit an application tomorrow.
I’m in the area of Los Angeles. Traveling…. I can’t imagine this kid getting this old and being in this great shape without a lot of love and care. They’re trouble finders and are particularly tough to keep from gaining weight. On our ranch we have 3 trim ones in great shape. 500 acres keep you lean but we do have a nice home that this kid could be comfortable. I will try in the morning to call if it’s meant to be it will be.
And our dog Lukey hat we lost was also a longhaired dachshund mix.
So sad. I hope you can rescue her, Lisa Kessler. ❤
I’m in Riverside, Ca. I will adopt her.
I will take her and live in Colorado. Do we have any transport options? My phone number is 7209885952 thanks! Brooke Hengst
I’m with Dan, I think the owners must have had something happen to them.
So sad …I bet her owner died or was placed in a nursing home …you just never know. Maybe is a good thing to let family members know exactly what to do with our pets if we pass on 🙁 .Hoping and Praying someone will step up and let that sweet Lil girl live out her life in comfort with love .
I would take her if her medical needs are covered. I can provide a loving home but don’t have much income. And I’m located in Tennessee. I’ve had doxies all my life and I have health problems so I could snuggle with her all day long!
It doesn’t tell you the situation. The dog could of been loved and well cared for and the owner could of been old themselves and was terminally ill or put in a facility. Sadly this happen. 🙁
ILL TAKE HER I LIVE IN LOUISVILLE ,KY ! MY EMAIL IS franceskustes@yahoo .com just let me no what i need to do please !!
I’ll fly out and adopt her to live her last days as a beautiful princess should
If she is still up for adoption
Please contact me 432-813-2615
I wish I lived closer 🙁 I would take her in a second!!!! I wouldn’t think of putting her through more stress of being shipped to me across country in VT. I hope she finds the loving home she needs and lives many more years.
If you lived in California and knew Baldwin Park, you’d be horrified to know that dogs are often surrendered when they get old or sick. There are cultures that do not value dogs as the rest of do, and when they become a burden (deaf, blind, senile and barking too much, etc), they are thrown away. To me, this the ultimate cruelty and betrayal.
Sandra Carro, you are so right. What the hell is wrong with the human race anymore? I don’t understand how you could do that to an animal, let alone an 18 year old blind and deaf dog!!! People disgust me. What’s more, these shelters need to put these people on mandatory “do not adopt to” lists so the can’t keep doing this. I really wish there was a registry for this kind of thing!
I agree!
We do it to our people too…..when they become old, frail, sick…..doing it to our animals is not a far stretch. (“we” as a general observation) We live in a throw away society that places value on youth, vibrancy and appearance. We can make a difference starting at home, in our own houses and families….people and animals alike. Family is family. For life.
Yep, just ask Trump.
So true your sensitive words…May the Lord Bless You and all who care for these Angels
Some people like me take care of their families as I took care of my mom until the end…no nursing home for my beloved mother!
Nobody knows the story so before you blame certain “cultures” etc just think about that. We have no idea what happened. Maybe the dog was a stray, mayebe the dogs owner loved him very much but was also elderly and maybe passed away? It’s easy to judge when we don’t know the whole story…
I have to hope there is a special place in Hell for people who would doing something like this.
What do you mean by saying “there are cultures who…”? This is done numerous times EVERY DAY by white American citizens.
I called this morning…a rescue picked her up first thing.
Consumerism in a way…
Very sad indeed, imagine this being done to very old people. It kinda does. If we can’t see it through to the end with a mother or father, grandmother or grandfather, the animals don’t stand a chance.
Soooo much YES!
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The white culture is guilty of treating animals as disposable items also.
How awful for these defenseless animals.
I hope the people who do this have children and they do that to them! Disguesting!
I would take this dog and pay fir transport to texas
Where can I get that sweet dog
It’s in the article. But she is in Los Angeles County Animal Control – Baldwin Park at (626) 962-3577. I would take her myself but I am on the East Coast.
I called about another dog and they do have agencies there who will help transport them to you. Call the shelter and get the info.
That gentle soul is at the Los Angeles County Animal Control – Baldwin Park at (626) 962-3577
Ask for information about animal ID number A3254323
Michele! Please go get her – I will help in any way I can……FB: ADaschofLove…….
I’m so happy to hear she was rescued!! My husband and I just got this post and were going to go get her first thing tomorrow. Bless whoever got her, for as many heartless jerks out there, We who are loving will be there to pick up the careless slack. Who leave a baby….any age to spend their last years alone and unwanted!! Sorry for the rant
yes, oh please, go get her. look at that face….give her a last chance at life..bless u
Oh Michele please rescue her …she is waiting for an angel
You also get a discount because she is a senior and probably a special needs!!!
That gentle soul is at the Los Angeles County Animal Control – Baldwin Park at (626) 962-3577
Ask for information about animal ID number A3254323
Please ask them to get her on some CAPSTAR to get rid of the flea infestation she has
She was resued & is a San Diego Medical center for check up as she is lethargic. I volunteered thru SCDR to adopt her this AM but someone or some other rescue already got her.
Did you get her???
I hope you can rescue this poor senior. Are you near where she is. Do you really think you could save her.
Michele..please rescue that old girl I have an 11 year old blind dachshund and this is so heartbreaking to me. Bless you!
At the Baldwin Park Shelter in Calif.
Michele thank you and please please take her home 🙂
Thank you, Dan. I was thinking the same thing. A lot of families just dump their mother or father’s pets when they die.
Willing to foster with rescue backing
what can be done to bring her home to you or someone else? i live in Wisconsin
That’s awesome! Contact Frosted Faces and tell them. They are an AMAZING senior rescue organization… http://frostedfacesfoundation.org/
They ARE amazing! I contacted them, and they wrote me back and said they picked her up this morning. I donated to them, and I posed their link on my FB wall and in a dog group I founded on FB. So far two people have donated to help her. Please, if anyone feels so inclined, help this wonderful organization. Baldwin Park is almost 3 hours from San Diego, and she will need a lot of care!
Does anyone know if Dena Delgado at So CA Dachshund Rescue was contacted. I would be surprised that the shelter didn’t call her. I can not afford medical bills for an 18 year old or I could go get her tomorrow. I live near San Francisco. I wonder if I got her if I could find some help for her medical bills when the time comes. I’m retired with 3 dachshunds & do not think people should adopt more than they could afford or I would have more. I am so upset over this pix that I’m sick to my stomach.
I wouldn’t know. I read your comment.
Michelle, I would help with medical bills and I think others would too – we could do a gofundme page as well. I will definitely commit to helping.
Please contact the Dachshund Rescue you are familiar with!!
Muttville in SF is a senior rescue agency- if we could get her up to Bay Area???
I bet you could set up a gofundme page
Michelle I’m not sureness if Dena knows about her.
If someone can help get her to Texas, I’ll give her a forever home. I have cared for a senior and would love to have her.
I know there are special dog rescue transports. A lot of them are just simply volunteers. Either they don’t cost anything or they may ask for something little to cover certain unavoidable expenses (such as fuel for example). If you search for pet rescue transport, or dog rescue transport, or rescue transports for dogs both in Facebook and/or through Google you will find various possibilities. I am talking about the people/groups who are specialized in transporting rescued dogs (cats, etc also) that came from a shelter or foster only.
If anyone decides on rescue transport I can contribute to that as well. I am on the east coast and we have four dogs.
Me too! I am in Houston.
Whatever the situation is, you have to be one heartless SOB to dump a dog off at that age to a kill shelter and if the owner did pass away they are probably rolling over in their grave knowing none of the family members took that sweet baby in…….
I had a major heart issue two years ago where I had to be rushed to the hosp and have two stents implanted, I came very close to having a major heart attack and dying, the only thing I thought of the whole time was who will take care of my pets if I die and I truly believe that the love that I have for my pets helped me survive, I now have arrangements made that if something happens to me my pets will be taken care of…
Has she been adopted? Poor baby!
I would take that little darling and love her until she took her last breath….sadly I’m on a different continent. Please someone take her home and just love her !
If you are very interested in this very gentle, calm angel you can then contact: Los Angeles County Animal Control – Baldwin Park at (626) 962-3577
Ask for information about animal ID number A3254323
I live in California and we will help in any way possible. We have a 4 year old dauchsund that will enjoy some company.
please adopt this baby…or contact a rescue to help you …an 18 year old dog will quickly get sick in the shelter 🙁 thank you for your heart <3
Can you please call the shelter and update us all A’s to what’s going in.
This innocent one is avail when they open at 12 today
Avail today at 12
Do u know if she is still available, someone contacted me that will take her if she can get pulled and reimburse all fees. Karen Gifford Avila Beach plz message me ok? Thru FB messenger
Here she is, contact info others have posted too , Git er done?
http://animalcare.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/acc/our_animals/detail?animalID=A3254323
Tony, she was rescued this morning by Frosted Faces Foundation in San Diego. I am sure they would LOVE it if someone adopted her. Here is their website info: http://frostedfacesfoundation.org/
Oh please look into brining her home .. I’m in NY and am so worried that her heart will break and she will die having been neglected and unloved … Please do what you can Thank you, ??❤️❤️
Tony did you call the Shelter? Were you able to take her?
Sometimes I wonder about the validity of these stories. Euthanasia at a regular vet can be very expensive which at an already difficult time for an owner can be an added burden if money is tight for them or they have just exhausted all their funds taking care of a dog only to end up having to put it to sleep. Often times shelters offer low cost clinics that offer low cost euthanasia for pet owners. When I worked at one such shelter MANY people came to that shelter when it was their pets time. Part of the procedure though, to qualify for the low cost euthanasia offered by the shelter, was to “surrender” your dog to the shelter. These people loved their dogs, it was just their dog’s time and they only had the shelter as an option financially to give their dog that last loving act of helping them cross from this world with dignity. When I see posts like this I wonder about that. Maybe the person took their dog there to be humanely euthanized because it is old and blind and it’s quality of life was no longer there. Maybe though, instead of the owners wishes this shelter chose not to euthanize, which 1) I think is unethical and 2) is not really in the best interest of a dog who is maybe at the end of its years and no longer has the quality of life worth making it continue for sometimes euthanasia is better than a slow progressive loss of function- natural death is not always comfortable or pretty- it is very rare that pets die naturally and peacefully one of the last kindnesses we can do for them, one of our last acts of love can be to make the decision for them before dignity is lost and quality of life suffers too much. Posts like this really make me wonder. Obviously if the dog lived to be 18 someone got it to that ripe old age, which means someone cared for it. People who get dogs to that age dont usually “dump them” does it happen sometimes- maybe- but is that the norm of someone that raised a dog for 18 years, in my experience no. Lately I see a lot of places using propaganda to pull at heartstrings for various reasons and agendas, whether to raise money or push for laws or whatever. I try to keep an open mind. This write up is obviously one sided with no proof except a picture of a very aged blind dog being hugged which is meant to stir up emotions.
That’s not how this ‘shelter’ operates. And this community doesn’t have a good track record with older animals. This area has options if you have an older or sick dog that don’t include dropping it off and walking away. The fact that this dog is available for adoption means it isn’t necessarily on it’s “last legs” but if someone doesn’t move fast the shelter will kill it for ‘space’, because they don’t actually do the job they’re paid to do.
My only point here is everyone is making an awful lot of assumptions based on very little information or first hand knowledge of this particular dog and individuals situation. I would rather not make assumptions about things or people I have no first hand knowledge about. And sadly I see many dogs that should not be put up for adoption who end up on the adoption floor anyway so the fact that an animal is up for adoption, without any first hand knowledge of said animal, does not mean to me it is healthy, has a good temperament, or is appropriate for adoption. And IF this is a big problem in the area and if this is the typical way elderly animals are gotten rid of in the area then to me that means the area needs more outreach and education and possibly some more resources for people of that region. Bashing people doesnt solve the problem teaching them and helping them to learn how to do it better and that there are other ways is the solution. If this is some kind of cultural barrier and people do not know any other way or any better what to do with an elderly dog that perhaps they are no longer equipped to care for then help them learn better ways. I grew up in southern california. I get it. I now live on the east coast. I have seen all kinds. THe only things i see work is education
There was a lady in my neighborhood who was old and had no idea that it was not a good idea for her cats to live outside and that they should be altered. She also had no idea there were programs to help, we helped her get in touch with the local spay neuter program, helped her find homes for the excess kittens, got her cat a collar and tag and a litterbox and now her cat dosnt have babies and lives inside. Education is the way to end these cycles not jumping to conclusions and hate.
Very good post
@ Kittie: Well said! (Niki)
You make some very interesting points. Somethioto think about.
Something to think about.
Kittie, that can be true, but in cases where the animal’s plight is publicized, people have adopted the animal and we’ve seen photos of a nice ending. Also gofundme pages etc. are set up for the specific animal, not the shelter. I don’t think a story of an old dog is going to make people donate to the shelter, but help the dog. If this animal were surrendered to be euthanized, then she should have been – but she wasn’t, and as someone said, this is common in that area. It’s common in a lot of areas, unfortunately, and we’ve all seen it.
quite a lengthy story you have concocted with zero evidence.
Good points, Kittie. I’ve wondered about this for a long, long time. Not to mention that with all the children who are starving to death and/or dying because of lack of medical treatment or being blown to bits — I’m on emotional overload with these pet stories. I’m NOT unfeelng. I spent years feeding ferals and cried my heart out when I moved away. But, ya know, enough is enough. We can’t save the whole world.
In very rare situations I have seen this to be true Kittie, but clearly this dog was not cared for well- it was covered in fleas and it’s nails are long. Also, where there is a will there is a way. Most people can negotiate or call around to vets that will do for low cost, and people that love their pets will beg, borrow and plead to make things happen in their pet’s benefit. I have been in rescue for over 11 years now personally witnessing owners surrender pets as I volunteer in the kill facilities (incl Baldwin Cty). So as for your offensive word “propaganda” so be it if it gives an animal the chance it needs to have that last bit of comfort and dignity.
Kittie, if you read the article, this dog was flea-infested, and take a look at her toenails, terribly overgrown and probably adding to her discomfort. I understand your point about people not being able to afford to euthanize their dogs, but there are many low-cost options, and this dog is up for adoption, so they didn’t ask for her to be euthanized.
LUCKILY she was rescued by Frosted Faces in San Diego. This write-up doesn’t feel one-sided to me, it feels compassionate.
I totally agree with you, Kitty. I am with rescue and although I hate to see the old ones like that surrendered to a shelter, I’m thankful when they do that instead of dumping them on the street. I have pulled many an old dog like this little baby, only to have to take them to be euthanized shortly afterward. But we try our best to give them whatever care we can for whatever time they have left and they always die in my arms with love. That is better than a cold table at a shelter. I just read an update that she was rescued. There are a lot of good dachshund groups in California.
If that poor angel was so well loved and cared for, why was she covered in fleas? That just doesn’t compute with what you’ve written here.
I will foster her right now
If we can get her to Texas, I will take her !!!
It would have to be a very caring and gentle and patient transport, since she most likely and understandably is very scared (also because she is blind) and confused and hurt (her family just dumping her) I know there are special dog rescue transports. A lot of them are just simply volunteers, but do this because they care. Either they don’t cost anything or they may ask for something little to cover certain unavoidable expenses (such as fuel for example). If you search for pet rescue transport, or dog rescue transport, or rescue transports for dogs both here in Facebook and/or through Google you will find various possibilities. I am talking about the people/groups who are specialized in transporting rescued dogs (cats, etc also) that came from a shelter or foster only.
Does anyone know if she’s been adopted or fostered yet?
Judging from a Facebook thread I don’t think so.
Yep, she (Muñeca) is with the Frosted Faces Foundation!!!!! They are the best kind of rescue for such a gentle, old angel. This is who she is with now: http://frostedfacesfoundation.org
She’s still at the shelter — I checked, and here’s the direct link: http://animalcare.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/acc/our_animals/detail?animalID=A3254323
https://www.facebook.com/frostedfacesfoundation/posts/1290504477678766
Shared. Please keep us updated on this status of this sweet baby…..
I would get her in a heart-beat! I know a little about senior doggies (had my own) and grew up with some, plus volunteered at a no-kill shelter in the States for a couple of years, but I currently live overseas. This small, fragile angel needs a truly caring, gentle home with people who are committed and who are patient. Senior dogs are great, even if they may potentially have more ailments than younger doggies. They are wonderful!
I kept my pets till the,end. Going to,a shelter to die,alone,is,horrible. Yes it’s cheap for,the,person to dump,them. This doggie was covered in fleas. Where was she. So,sad. Makes me sick to see all,these dogs,in,shelters. Stop breeding dogs and cats. Make it a law to spay or neuter. It’s a throw away world. Look at nursing homes too. Ugh
People suck
I am checking with the shelter right now. I live about 700 miles from there but would be happy to help his poor, deserving creature.
Hello Doug, did you get to adopt muneca?
This sweet on is safe with No Paws Left Behind
sorry—- Leave No Paws Behind, Inc.
this is the rescue that got her?
https://www.facebook.com/frostedfacesfoundation/posts/1290504477678766
She is actually with the Frosted Faces Foundation! They are the best kind of rescue for such a gentle, old angel. This is who she is with now: http://frostedfacesfoundation.org
I just got off the phone and she is indeed still at the facility and listed as first-come-first-serve. Help for this dog is on the way. If she hasn’t been picked up by lunchtime, she will be. My wife and i live in San Jose, but have a friend locally who will be picking her up and we will bring her north. Thank you for this post. If she is gone by the time we get there, I am equally as happy. I want her out of there. If I do end up with her, she will live the remainder of her days loved and cared for, and be made as comfortable as possible.
Thank you moofer1972 ! Please update later as to how this pup makes out!
Bless your hearts, sitting here crying like a baby…. I live so far away and my house has many seniors…. their the best. Thank God for your loving Kindness???❤️️?❤️️❤️️
Ohhhhh please keep us updated.
MOOFER YOU ARE THE BEST
I am thanking Moofer as I think they are going to rescue this little angel … I hope so … Bless you and that precious little old doggie ??????
Was the pup picked up today???
I am so glad. Hope u get to take care of her. thank you
You are the angel that she is waiting on. Thank you for being unselfish and giving of your home and heart. I can sleep tonight knowing she will be ok. Thanks!!!!! May God bless you with many things for your kindness to the helpless!!!
Oh bless you! I live in Dallas and would come get her if I could!
Thank you for your kind and loving gesture! I hope you can save this baby!
MUÑECA is now with the Frosted Faces Foundation!!!!! Isn’t this great?!?!?! They are the best kind of rescue for such a gentle, old angel. This is who she is with now: http://frostedfacesfoundation.org
Did you get to adopt muneca?
Thanks Kittie, great points…
Trying to get through to this shelter to make sure she is still available. My friend is going to go pick her up, if she is still available.. any ideas how to get someone on the phone??????
Please contact the shelter when they open and remember they are on Pacific time zone.
I think Muneca (this girl’s name) means “doll” in Spanish. Sooo sweet.
I have a 15/16 yr. old Sheltie/collie mix. I’ve had her for 12 years and got her from a shelter. She’s got cataracs on both eyes, she’s partially deaf, her teeth are old, she has hip problems, she has accidents in the house which she never had before recently. I could never surrender her. I would rather wake up some morning and find she has gone over the rainbow bridge while she was still a part of our family.
Only in the absolute most “extremely desperate” circumstances should an elderly animal find itself surrendered to a shelter. I’d sooner be shot by a firing squad than relinquish my beloved pets to anyone, particularly a shelter! I cannot inhabit the thought of doing this. It’s just not in my DNA. My prayers for all these sweet, confused animals that loving people come to their rescue, even if they have them for no longer than a day or two May God have mercy on the heartless. They surely don’t deserve it, but God is merciful.
Was she adopted? The link posted no longer works.
Yep, she is with the Frosted Faces Foundation!!!!! They are the best kind of rescue for such a gentle, old angel. This is who she is with now: http://frostedfacesfoundation.org
She was adopted 20minutes ago.
Yeah! Thank you to whomever adopted her!!!
Praise God! I’m from Iowa. I was going to drive out to adopt her if nobody had done so.
Me too! I’m in Dallas!
Thank god. I can’t hear about these terrible people.
awwww yay!
That is so great! My daughter in NY sent the article to me last night so I drove in from AZ this morning to see if she was still there but so glad to hear she found a home!
Any freesdom pics to know she is safe? She is no longer listed.
Rescued by this group.
http://frostedfacesfoundation.org/
I would take her in without a second thought. I am in Idaho unfortunately. But this beautiful gal needs a place to retire and live happily until she passes. Poor baby. My heart breaks
RESCUED this morning!
thank you
Where did you see that posted?
Amen! ?
She was adopted?
How do you know? What rescue?
Thank goodness! So happy to hear it! She needed a loving home! Thank you for updating. I saw that she had been taken down from pet harbor and was very worried.
This is a good thing. Truly happy to hear this.
Oh my god YES!!!! The power of social media and LOVE!!
I live in the UK, but If I lived there I would take her, Someone please give her some love.
Brava ! …rescued this morning!
She was rescued by the amazing senior dog rescue, Frosted Faces Foundation! You guys should check them out and throw some support their way… https://www.facebook.com/frostedfacesfoundation/
We took in a 16 year old Chihuahua last October. Abandoned at our local Humane Society and was aggressive refusing to come out of crate. I, my family and 2 other Chihuahuas loved on him and he quickly returned the love. We had him for 4 months before he passed. Would do it again in a heartbeat. Sharing in these connections means so much no matter for how long. <3 Bless the adopter and everyone willing to go out of their way to rescue this older gentleman. If its on your heart, there are many many seniors in shelters across the country looking for homes.
Why do people on here think that transporting an 18 year old dog long distance or on a plane would be safe or healthy for it, that is added stress on an old dog with a compromised immune system and could potentially be fatal to an animal this old. Please do not advocate for shipping a dog like this accross the country like that.
Just called. She’s been adopted!
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I think someone adopted! She’s no longer listed.
Ok, all you kind folk who volunteered to help – go to a shelter near you and help a homeless pet!
This little sweetheart has been adopted. For anyone who lived nearby and was wiling to take her, please consider taking a dog that was perhaps not publicized. I know all of you have such good hearts and want to help if you can. Everyone wants a dog whose story they know and empathize with and will go to great lengths to help. If you can take a dog, I’m sure there are dogs at a local shelter that need you too. It’s just something to think about.
New owner please post pics!
Frosted Faces Foundation has her gently in their care today. There is an application process to be considered as a Forever Foster. The link is on the website. 🙂
Is there an update???
RESCUED!
https://www.facebook.com/frostedfacesfoundation/?fref=ts
Has anyone rescued this sweet baby???
Thank God to the people who rescued this dog!
I would love to have her! Just called and they said she’s been adopted!
I live in Yuma AZ and have 4 dogs now but I will take in in a heart beat if someone can help me get her here.
How can some people be so heartless? Bless her little heart, how can you not love a dog/family member after 18 years, she is so sad and confused. Shame on her previous owners, they should be banned from owning anymore dogs for life, this is animal cruelty.
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I tried to adopt her around 1pm but she was already gone :(. I have a 19 year old male dachsund and i thought they would be good company together.
Does anyone have any info regarding where she went?
[email protected]
God Bless you
She went to a rescue. Please see if you can adopt her!!!!
http://frostedfacesfoundation.org/ to find here there
Thank you for posting the rescue this little senior went to. I often check back to see what has happened to a lot of the pets that are posted here. And when I clicked on the link (her name). It said no longer available. And thank God, i scrooled down and read your comment. I cannot even imagine how this poor soul felt after so many years with her family and then a noisy cold shelter. I have many rescues and they are all ages and breeds. But, I have found that the older ones really tug at my heart. I am so grateful that the lady comforted her at the shelter, heart warming. And that rescue saved her precious life.
You are an angel!
That’s awesome you tried and that you also have a 19 yr old doxie. We had a cat live to be 23 and was blind as well. I also tried to adopt Muneca but live too far away in the Midwest and that would be hard for her to come all this way. Our doxie mix, Lukey, just passed at age 14 three months ago. My next dog will prob be a doxie and a rescue.
I’m from Ga. I just got off the phone with the shelter. Someone looked up the Id and she was adopted! My heart was very happy.
Yes, she had been adopted quite a while ago, thankfully!
I have 4 small dogs, 1 special needs dauchshund, 3 rescues. My oldest, my special needs baby is 11. I can’t imagine EVER surrendering him.
I tried to rescue her but someone beat me. I’m glad because she’s now in San Diego & I’m near San Francisco. The drive or flight would have been hard on her. I’m thrilled someone took her in.
I imagine her owner probably died and relatives didn’t want her.
Did these sweet old girl get rescued? My heart broke for her. I hope she is in a nurturing place.
Please help this little fur baby Leave No Paws Behind. Fosters have been pledged on this page to love this baby!
So glad someone adopted her 🙂
I would like to get an update on Muneca please! I hope that she already found a forever home
For everyone who said if they were there they would adopt her, I am sure you have a local shelter that would love you to help them out. There are thousands and thousands of pups/kittens in this poor girl’s situation that need someone like you.
My local shelter has 6 seniors, currently. Every shelter has plenty of them. They just don’t have a “story” to tell. They are no less deserving, for sure.
Of course all seniors are deserving. All dogs are. Some of us are just so hung up on dachshunds. Everyone grew up with one, grandma, neighbors, someone. Everyone who sees mine has a childhood story about a funny weinerdog. I hope this old girl is in her furever home, I know she had one picked out for her.
This little sweet dog has been rescued by a rescue group here in San Diego called Frosted Faces. Web site:
http://frostedfacesfoundation.org/
You might like to donate a little to this great group.
Oh, thank you – such a relief she’s out of there and with people who will take care of her. I’m up in Portland but I would have taken her, we already have a blind dog and I’m learning how it is for them.
Did an elderly person have to surrender the dog bc they couldn’t take care of it anymore or went to a nursing home? That’s how I got my dog.
Is anyone seriously considering taking this dog. I live on the east coast but I am truly interested. If someone can help me with the legs or the trip I will take her. We have a camper so we could travel quite a ways if someone could help me some with the legs. I mean really how much more money is she going to require in her little life…all she needs is some good lovin’ to live out her last days. Please someone give an update. I have a wonderful house and yard for her. I know to you guys that is sounds crazy lady would do this…but I love them. I have 2 dachshunds of my own.
Thanks,
Angie
Please don’t overlook or ignore my post.
First everyone who was eager to adopt her, please don’the forget that there are hundreds of others who also need a forever home! Reading so many compassionate posts made me feel hopeful about humanity for the first time in a long time. ♡♡♡
She was rescued by Frosted Faces Foundation in San Digeo
My little dog molly passed away when she was 17 she was a little dashhound how could someone do that to her if could take her I would but I am In the UK but if I send any money to care for please let me
Does anyone have an update on whether she was adopted? I checked their website and the ID number isn’t listed. I can get there today to pick her up if she’s still there! If you have any current information, please let me know ASAP!
She was rescued by Frosted Faces Foundation in San Diego. Contact them for info on adopting her.
Reading this thread restores my faith in humanity. It’s so wonderful to know that there are so many kind people (around the globe) that want to step up and help this beautiful dog. I hope whoever adopted her will make the remainder of her life safe and loving. It would be so nice to see an update to this heartbreaking story.
Was she definitely adopted?
We can get this dog to NY without a problem. Does a rescue need to pull or can we just go to the shelter to adopt?
If the dog is 18 years old, chances are the owner is elderly and had to go to a nursing home. Not all animals are in shelters for sinister reasons. I hope she finds loving care.
I live in LA and would volunteer to transport this pup ANYWHERE next week. Including cross-country. [email protected]
What the hell is wrong with people? This outrages me. How dare someone desert their dog in their last chapter of life. POS.
Pump the brakes a bit there, Jennifer. We don’t know her whole story. Not every dog that finds its way to a shelter gets there because of abuse or neglect. Sometimes circumstances are beyond anyone’s control. The average lifespan of a dachshund is 14-15 years, if they’re lucky enough to avoid debilitating back injuries. This sweet girl is 18 and still kicking, albeit blindly. That tells me that someone actually *cared* for her! It’s quite possible that the previous owner was elderly and had to surrender their dog due to illness, being moved into a nursing home, or death. What would you have those left behind do who aren’t in a position to care for her? Euthanize her? Abandon her to the streets? Sometimes people surrender to shelters because that’s the only humane option they have left. Rest easy, my friend.
If that lady was so kind, why didn’t she take him? He wont last a long time
Karma. She was-is obviously amazing little soul. She deserves the live to end. The people who turned her in – karma is a blessing. Or karma sucks. Live it like you would want life done to you.
Was she rescued? I see a post that she was, want to make sure advice I have a potential person interested.
This whole thread for a dog I understand I have two Corgis. But what about the children who have nothing? The older people who sit tied to a wheelchair in front of a nurses station all day? Half a state moved for one little dog. How many homeless did you avoid today? Have compassion for all. I pray the human race either grows up or give it to the cockroaches.
Are you for real??? Animals are voiceless they NEED people to help them!!! Your selfishness shocks me.
I live in Indiana. I have three dachshunds. I would take her in a heartbeat if they could get her to me. That little angel needs someone to hold her, love her, guide her, and to be there for her in the last moments of her life. Praying someone will step up and take this angel.
I tried to find this dog on the Baldwin Park Shelter website using her ID number A3254323, but nothing comes up. I hope and pray she found a home!!!!
When people who dump or abuse animals aren’t punished, they are enabled. Who mistreats and then surrenders and 18-year old dog? What a flaming asshole.
Update on Muneca…
https://www.facebook.com/frostedfacesfoundation/posts/1290858407643373
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I just cannot understand how any one can give up their dog, or any pet, just because they have got old, people know they are going to get old, just like a human,it makes me so angry, I have a darling dog, who I rescued in 2005, and am just so happy I still have him, he has arthritis in his back legs,a stretched ligament in one of them, and also suffers from skin problems, which he is under the vet for all of these things, it hurts to read about people that can have no heart or feeling, for them when they get old or start to have health problems, the anger I feel for people who do this, makes my blood boil, if only humans had the loyalty and love that dogs, give, the world would be such a better place, .Dogs, and any pet you have, be it a dog, cat rabbit, or any pet give their trust and love to you, and shouldbe returned to them, I am fuming .
I would never take my babies to a shelter. I worry because I’m 77 and should I pass away, what will happen to my babies. I have one son and never see him. He would take them to be euthanized. I pray to God that he will let me outlive them so they won’t have to be frightened.
Patty. Write me on Facebook and we can talk. I can find what state you live in, and help if need be, to make arrangements. I believe you can put your wishes in your will. I would help and take your pets and/or help rehome them as well. I live on WI. Jody
Well in defense of the owner, they may be old as well, have passed on, in a nursing home, etc. I don’t know details.
It will take me a mere 15 days to drive out to adopt her. I’m Tom Taber at 607-221-1054 Yes I’m coming from upstate NY
Tom luckily she was adopted months ago. I tried to get her when this was first published but she had already been rescued. Such a sweet old girl.
this brought tears to my eyes i hate it when owner dies and no-one in the family wants the dog. this was the best part of the story she got adotped. God Bless Both of you.
I CAN NEVER UNDERSTAND HOW A HUMAN BEING OR A FAMILY CAN ABANDON SUCH A SWEET, LOVING DOG LIKE MUNECA! KARMA AWAITS TO THOSE THAT DO THIS, AND MAY YOU GET DUMPED AND ABANDONED WHEN YOU GET OLD TO WHOEVER ABANDONED HER IN HER CONDITION.
THANK YOU GOD!
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Please tell me this little girl didn’t get killed!!!
I must know what happened to this sweet girl. Please update.
Muneca was rescued by Frosted Faces (https://frostedfacesfoundation.org/) back in October, 2016. She’s still enjoying life with the loving family that adopted her <3
This little treasure passed away recently (she was listed in the Frosted Faces “Promises Kept” column). Whilst I am sad to learn this news, she had 2 “extra” years in a loving furever home that would never have happened had animal lovers not helped her out…..
This precious little treasure was spared dying alone, afraid (possibly in pain), & unloved….. unlike so many other senior treasures……
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