With advances in health care, we are living longer lives today. However, that often means that elderly people must eventually move into assisted care or nursing home facilities so that their needs can be met. It's hard enough for older people to accept that they can no longer live alone, but something that happens more often than not is even more devastating. Their beloved animals must be left behind.
There are assisted living places that allow seniors to keep their pets, and it's definitely worth looking into if your aging parent is facing this situation. Unfortunately for this 92 years old woman, she had to give up her long-time friend, Mr. Blacky.
Mr. Blacky is a cross between a chihuahua and a pug, and although he was at one time coal black, time has aged his coat to grey. He's twelve years old.
Imagine having spent your entire life being loved and cared for, and at an advanced age, being put into a cage—alone. He and his former owner must have many of the same emotions making their lives sad as they have been forced to part.
Still with lots of life in him, Mr. Blacky is a healthy, active dog that probably has several more years ahead of him.
He's always been an athletic dog, and being put in a cage for long hours every day is hard on him. He has been someone's beloved companion for so long, and now he is alone.
It's difficult to place senior dogs. People don't want to get attached, only to have to say goodbye in a short time.
Fortunately for Mr. Blacky, one person couldn't resist his wonderful personality and decided to give him a home. That's a fairy tale ending for the little dog!
Should seniors be allowed to keep their pets when they can no longer live alone? Studies have shown that pets are good for their physical and emotional well-being. Watch the video, and share it with your friends. We'd love to know what you think. Tell us in the comments!
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