Throughout my time writing about rescue dogs, there’s one recurring pattern I’ve noticed — people often pass up older dogs in favor of puppies.

While it’s understandable to some extent — puppies are hard to resist — that doesn’t make it any less heartbreaking. Senior dogs deserve love too. They long for comfort, companionship, and a family just as much as the young ones do.

More people should broaden their outlook when visiting shelters and give older dogs a chance. Today’s story is about a sweet dog who waited a long time for that chance — but was always passed by.

Meet The Lovable Shelter Pup

Barney had many days filled with hope at Darlington County Humane Society in South Carolina, watching visitors come through the door, wishing one of them would choose him.

But visit after vis

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