Paw Prints
A blog by the friendly folks at Midland Humane Coalition
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A blog by the friendly folks at Midland Humane Coalition
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Minnie is a sweet but anxious little dog who needed a person that could be around her most of the day. Cute as she is, she got a lot of interest and had a few trial adoptions that sadly fell through. We really wanted Minnie to end up in the right home so we were prepared to give her as much time as she needed. One day, a lovely woman named Elda walked into the Adoption Center. She wasn't sure what she was looking for. But the moment she and Minnie Penny locked eyes, the stars aligned! We reached out to Elda recently to see how they're both doing. Thanks, Elda Whitten, for sending us an update and photos. Did you know what you were looking for when you walked into our Adoption Center? What was it about Minnie Penny that attracted you to her and made you pick her? When I adopted Penny I had no preconceived requirements. Penny’s eyes were the view into her soul. She looked so alone and I was too. I’m so happy to have her in my life. Penny was 7 when you adopted her. Has there been any challenges to adopting a senior dog? As always, when we age life is just harder, she is my joy and although there will be some challenges we haven’t experienced any this far. She eats and drinks and uses the doggy door for her “business”. What are the benefits of adopting a senior dog? Benefits of a senior dog is most are house trained and can manage on their own as far as daily routines. The Senior to Senior Program* is such a financial help for those of us on fixed incomes. Thank you for the service you provide. How is Penny doing now? In a word - wonderful! She loves to cuddle now. I was afraid that might not happen but it has and I love it! She has the run of both my yard and my landlord's yard as we have a doggy door in his fence so his dogs and Penny come and go as they please without worry of escape. When we came home the day I adopted her, we got inside the fence and I removed her leash and she ran circles around the whole perimeter of the yard about 3 times before she was ready to come inside. Would you encourage others to adopt senior dogs? Yes, I would and do encourage my friends to adopt Senior animals because of many reasons. They are usually trained either crate or house trained. It’s much easier for them in a one to one situation.
Here are some photos of Minnie Penny's time at MHC and in her new home! |
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LocationEnhanced Adoption Center
4206 West Loop 250 N Midland, TX 79707 Mailing Address PO BOX 53213 Midland, TX 79710 HOURS: M - S: 12pm - 6pm SUN: 12pm - 5pm Adoption Center: 432-557-3405 |