Heartbroken dog surrendered at 21 years old because she was too old and ‘no longer required’

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A sweet, senior Labrador retriever mix named Holly was abandoned by her family after 21 years of age, because her owners stated she was too old and wanted the rescue organization to euthanize her.

According to Wales Online, the dog named Holly, who had been with her previous family her entire life, was brought to the Carrick Dog Shelter in Ireland’s County Monaghan.

She had been surrendered to him by her owners, presumabbly to be euthanized. The warden had been advised the dog was 21 years old, housed outside on a chain and that the owners could no longer care for the dog.

Helen Hewitt, Carrick Dog Shelter

And when Holly arrived, it wasn’t long before the staff discovered how spry this senior was for her age, even though her sight and hearing had lessened through the years. Holly loved to eat and had a great personality. She was extremely friendly, and it was soon determined this old gal had some more living to do.

It wasn’t long before the shelter told her story on Facebook and recounted how she had been dumped because her family thought she was just “too old.” Renewing our faith in the kindness of people, it wasn’t long before adoption offers began to flood in, but in the end, Holly’s caretakers opted for Almost Home Animal Rescue, a charity in Northern Ireland where Holly could receive specialized help for older dogs like her.

Photos via Helen Hewett

Lovely to see her at peace and so content.She knows she is safe and getting loved every day..Holly House is so wonderful and caring

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Live a long and pampered life Holly.

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3 COMMENTS

  1. I can’t believe that someone would abandon a 21+ year old precious treasure. Most pet parents want their precious treasures to live as long as possible. This POS so-called family has a very precious treasure and they don’t recognize how blessed they are to have their furbaby for so many years……. It’s absolutely disgusting how they treated Holly. I would have given up anything, paid anything to have my precious furbabies live longer.

    I hope the adults realize that they have taught their children exactly how to treat them when they are old……… I hope they are dumped into a terrible senior center and forgotten…….. no visitors, ever…… these POSs have earned reserved spots in the hottest part of Hell to burn forever for their cruelty.

  2. WONDER WHAT KARMA WILL DO TO SUBHUMAN SCUM THAT IS “NO LONGER REQUIRED”!

    PLEASE CONTINUR TO SUPPORT THIS AMAZING RESCUE THAT SAVED HOLLY!

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