When we get a dog, we must accept that it won't live as long as we would like. We work hard to give them the greatest life we can while they are by our side because they not only spend a portion of our lives with us but also live with us their entire lives. We fully understand their right to receive everything.
This view is held by Zach Skow, a co-founder of Marley's Mutts and the Pawsitive Change Program who came upon an elderly dog named Henry at a Tehachapi, California, rescue facility. The 16-year-old dog appeared weary and had rough gray patches on his coat. He was less nimble and lively than the other canines at the shelter.
Zach was very saddened and could not stand to think of the dog dying in such a manner. He so eagerly consented to be Henry's adoptive father in March. His objective was to make sure Henry met new people and had fun.
The friendly dog suddenly pushed incredibly hard to conjure energy from inside, and it didn't take long for them to see him pacing and racing around Zach's yard as if he were a puppy. Henry first had some trouble walking smoothly due to his elderly age. It was tough for his adoptive father to accept it.
Henry was found to have testicular cancer while he was in the shelter, in addition to his advanced age. Thankfully, he underwent surgery and was able to recover. This puppy was clinging to life by a thread.
Zach predicted that Henry wouldn't be with him for very long. He estimated that the elderly canine only had a few months to live. Zach was surprised to see that the dog kept beating the odds and getting younger.
Despite how happy Zach was with Henry's progress, Henry couldn't stay with him for much longer, so Zach set out to find him a permanent home. After all, his primary goal was to prolong the life of this precious puppy.
Naturally, despite his senior age, Henry was able to find a home with ease thanks to his zeal and vitality. He has a brand-new mother who fiercely loves him, takes care of him every day, and even shares photos of their excursions on Instagram.
Henry has enough energy left over to go for a stroll in the sunshine. He enjoys being outside, is conscious of the support of his family, and has a sizable social media following.
Henry went from being a mistreated senior dog in a shelter to becoming a beloved family pet all because to Zach, who noticed Henry there and thought he still deserved the best in life.
