Moose Didn't Have Many Days Left...
Dear BARCS Supporter,
In 2020, my family moved to Pennsylvania from Boston. My husband always promised if we moved out of the city we could adopt more "elderbulls," our favorite, and help them live out their final days in a loving family. At that time, we had two old pups. But when I saw Moose’s picture online, I knew he would be ours. He was just too cute with his big smile and personality as a goofy, wiggly senior.
Moose had been a "frequent flier" stray at BARCS who was recently diagnosed with cancer. BARCS worked to get him adopted or rescued, and eventually, he was scooped up by a rescue close to our home. He was a distinguished old gentleman who had clearly had it rough and just needed a loving family. They gave him six months to live because of his age (10) and condition, and we decided that his last days would be his very best.
My husband and I have four daughters whom Moose took to immediately as well as our two other pups. I was sure I’d finally have my mama’s boy, but although he loved all of us, he fell hard for my husband, greeting him with a hug every day after school.
Moose was adopted during the height of COVID, so he attended cyber school and worked from home with us. It was the perfect time to have him with us. He didn’t show his age or diagnosis until the very end, so we were truly able to enjoy him and spoil him rotten. Holidays, birthdays, table food, car rides, movie night snuggles and long walks... We did it all. This city boy learned to love the country, how to be a sweet dog brother, and how to fall in love with kids.
Moose didn’t come to live with us as much as he came to die with us. When it was time, we all said goodbye and told him how he was the goodest boy. I know there were people who thought maybe we shouldn’t adopt a dog we knew would break our hearts, especially with having kids, but each of them have said they would do it all again and even ask when we will get our next Moose.
We can’t replace Moose, but we’d encourage anyone considering an elder pup, even a sick one, to go do it. Programs like BARCS' Love Lasts Forever are so important when it comes to making sure animals like Moose get to have a second chance and final forever family. We are so thankful to every person along Moose's journey who led him to us.
Adopt, support and love a senior animal. You won’t regret it.
Sincerely,
Ashley
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