The shelter is far from an ideal home for dogs, and any true dog lover knows this. Sadly, kennels are often filled with lonely canines trying to make the best of life in cold, unfamiliar spaces.

It is difficult to see any dog in a shelter, but it feels even more tragic for senior dogs who have been surrendered and now face spending their golden years there.

For older dogs, the struggle is even harder because most adopters gravitate toward younger pups and puppies, often passing them by without a second glance.

The way the shelter’s longest resident responded to a visitor one day shows just how deeply love can affect these overlooked dogs.

“I’m Not Crying…”

Over the years, many dogs have come and gone from the Junction City Shelter in Kansas each with their own heartbreaking story. B

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