For many older dogs, daily life gradually becomes more challenging. Activities they once relished may no longer be possible as age and health problems accumulate.

Watching this unfold is difficult, and it becomes even more painful when a senior dog has no family to support them. In some cases, when medical care grows too expensive, owners feel forced to surrender their companion.

This was the case for Moose, a senior dog dealing with multiple health issues. When he arrived at a California shelter, his future appeared grim and uncertain.

Moose’s Health Challenges

Upon arriving at the Downey Animal Shelter , Moose was already struggling with serious medical conditions. For a dog with these needs, chances of adoption were limited.

Shelters often face overcrowding, and animals requiring

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