My niece and I went to our local shelter, Noah's Ark in Carlsbad, NM. We were delivering treats and toys for the dogs and cats. Of course we had to visit each one and one little dog caught our attention. It was a small chihauhau sitting in the middle of this huge cage and he was at least 14 years old. This is rare to see a dog this age, so I asked the employees why he was there. "Chico's" "Mommy" had been moved into an assisted living facility and because it happened so quickly, the only option she had was to take him to Noah's Ark. My heart just went out to this little guy and his "Mommy". I asked the shelter to call her and see if I adopted him if I could take him to see her. I received a call back telling me that his Mommy was thrilled. So on Monday I went to adopt him which the shelter said it was a rescue. They gave me all his little things his "Mommy" brought for him and the very next day I took him to see his "Mommy". It was so touching and now I have the love of a little old man of a dog and a wonderful lady who I am glad to call a friend.

If anyone sees an older dog in a shelter, ask for the story, then take the precious little old dog (or cat) home so his/her final days are filled with love.

Darya R.
Carlsbad, NM

Darya Ramirez
Carlsbad, NM