‘This dog was special.’ Pup set to die after owner got sick — until shelter stepped in
A dog who had a brush with death is now waiting patiently for a new home, a Pennsylvania shelter said.
Duke, a nearly 8-year-old hound mix, had a loving home until his owner became ill and could no longer care for him. But due to overcrowding at shelters in the area, Duke was faced with the unbearable.
“Duke was set to be euthanized due to his age and most shelters being at capacity,” the Central PA Humane Society in Altoona said in an Oct. 28 Facebook post.
“As soon as he stepped into the veterinary clinic, they knew this dog was special. Duke’s tail was wagging and he was happy. He’s only 7. He has a lot of life to live!!! He seemed like he could be the best addition to a home!”
Duke was taken to the shelter, which gave him the medication he needed, and now he’s ready for a new home with loving owners.
“Duke loves people. He does great outside the shelter at events. He does fine with other dogs,” the shelter said.
“He’s not the greatest with cats, so we prefer a home without them for him. Duke may have been initially saved by our staff, but the real hero for Duke will be his adopter. We think Duke will make someone so very happy.”
For more information on Duke or other adoptable pets, visit the shelter’s website.
Altoona is about a 95-mile drive east from Pittsburgh.
This story was originally published October 29, 2024 at 12:24 PM with the headline "‘This dog was special.’ Pup set to die after owner got sick — until shelter stepped in."