[lee martell]

It breaks your heart to hear that she walked all that way and was rejected, but one has to think about this, hold the emotion for a minute. How did it happen that an elderly dog was free to walk away on her own? What was the arrangement? Was she released to a private owner or Humane Society? If so, somebody was not watching her, and she could have by hit by a car at her age. Everbody is raining hate on the previous owner who ‘wouldn’t take her back’, but maintaining a dog of that age and in declining health is a big financial responsibility. Perhaps the owner had a change of lifestyle, and knew she would not have enough time to give this dog to keep her happy. People should be thankful the previous owner allowed this dog to continue her life, however curtailed it may be at this point. I’m thrilled that someone with both the will and the means to support her quickly came forward. Like the Purina commercials used to say, with some dogs; ‘All you add is Love”.

[Red in Blue PA]

but maintaining a dog of that age and in declining health is a big financial responsibility.

BS. The dog was able to walk 30 miles. Most people could not do that for God's sake!

[rottndog]

Yup...too many knee-jerk posters who didn't bother to read the article...

Shelter worker Kelsey Loyd told KWCH-TV Thursday that a family adopted Lady. She was living a good life, but was rough with the family's puppy and didn't get along well with little dogs.

I follow several dog rescues and shelters....it is common practice to return a dog who doesn't get along with other pets after an adoption. They stepped up and gave it a chance, it didn't work out.....not the dog's fault....if critters don't get along you can't force it. Better for all that the dog was returned, and had a chance to get the right home.

[DivineMomentsOfTruth]

My thoughts exactly.. And might I add.. The previous owners must have taken darn good care of her if she walked 30 miles to get back to them!

The story doesn't tell us why they couldn't keep her.. Maybe the owner/owners were seniors in failing health.. Maybe they just couldn't afford to take care of her. It seems a routine vet visit is $200-$500 these days.

They must have been heartbroken having to give her up. I hope she gets personal attention in her new home and it isn't just a warehouse for abused animals. May Lady's remaining years are full of love and comfort.

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