A senior dog was struggling badly in the shelter with no end in sight, until a moment of pure chance changed everything.

Thelma the eight-year-old dog was an instant hit with staff when she first arrived at Best Friends Animal Society in Northwest Arkansas in March 2024.

Affectionate, calm and gentle with black fur, white paws and an adorable dusting of gray on her snout, Thelma thrived whenever she spent time with one of the foster carers linked to the shelter.

However, it was an entirely different story when it came to life in the shelter. Thelma struggled badly with separation anxiety. Despite the best efforts of Best Friends' staff, she really struggled to adjust when left alone, often trying to escape her crate or yard.

At the same time, Thelma struggled to drum up much in the w

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