Wisconsin Dog Is Hoping for a Miracle After Being in Shelters for 11 Years
A 13-year-old dog recently made her way from Alabama to Wisconsin thanks to Wanda McGee and her husband from Second Hand Shelter in order to hopefully find her forever home.
Fergie, now named Fiona, has been in shelters ever since she was two years old, which means 11 of her 13 years alive has been spent without a home to call her own.
WCAX reports that Fiona will be fostered at Albert’s Dog Lounge, a foster-based rescue out of Whitewater. Fiona will stay there with shelter Vice President Lindsey Decker until she finds a forever home.
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“Whether that’s with me, or whether we find her really amazing adopters while she’s with me, which is our goal,” Decker said.
If a forever home cannot be found for Fiona, she will live out her days with Decker, alongside other senior dogs to play with and acres of land to sniff.
“It’s such a fulfilling piece of the rescue mission that we have, is to be able to provide that compassionate care at the end of their lives and, and just give them really, really great retirement years,” Decker said.
What To Know Before Adopting a Dog
Adopting a dog, especially a dog that has spent weeks or months in a shelter, if an absolutely wonderful thing to do. But there are many important factors to take into consideration before you add a fur baby to your family, and they can include things like how much time do you have to spend with a dog? Do you work long hours? If you are gone most of the day it may be a good idea to adopt an older dog instead of a puppy who needs frequent attention and bathroom breaks.
Where you live. A larger dog may need a yard or close access to a park so they can have room to run, where a smaller dog may be better suited to apartment living.
What grooming requirements a dog has. Are you willing to shell out money for monthly grooming appointments or do you want a shorter hair breed dog who can do with the occasional bath?
Do you want a more playful dog, a dog that follows commands well, or a lazy dog? The AKC is such a wonderful resource for information on so many different dog breeds. You can also ask shelter volunteers what they would suggest for the best type of dog for your family. We are sure they'd love to match you with your forever friend. If you are interested in donating, volunteering, or adopting your own cat or dog, please check with your local animal rescue, breed specific rescue, or Humane Society.
If you would like more information about Fiona or to make a donation, you can visit the website for Albert's Dog Lounge here.
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