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Oldest dog at the shelter has a sleepover - Catherine - 04-20-2026
Teddy, a ten year old dog was the oldest dog at the shelter. His chances of adoption didn't look good. One of the regular volunteers took him home for a sleepover.
She gave Teddy a fun filled weekend and she learned a lot about him. Teddy is good with dogs and cats, but he doesn't like to be left alone. Then she extended his stay with her.
Because she learned so much about Teddy he was adopted into the perfect home, for him. He is with an older couple and their cat.
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/offbeat/shelter-s-oldest-dog-goes-for-sleepover-his-reaction-has-internet-in-tears/ar-AA21fxdT?uxmode=ruby&ocid=edgdhpruby&pc=ACTS&cvid=69e56561e47c492ba913eb21e68bfceb&ei=36
Temporary fostering seems like a good idea. Animals end up at shelters and know one really knows them. You just can't learn much about an animal in a cage at a shelter. It is only when a dog is in a home that you can judge how they respond to home life. It certainly worked for Teddy.