Seeing dogs turned in by their owners to shelters is always heartbreaking. These devoted friends are left bewildered and depressed, wondering why their family abandoned them. But when an elderly dog is left behind, it is even more heartbreaking. These elderly canines are taken from their comfortable homes and given a shelter to live out the rest of their days.

The heartbreaking tale of an elderly dog named Sophia was recently shared by Friends Forever Animal Rescue. Sophia’s family had given her up at the age of 14 since they were unable to care for her after moving. Casey Newton, the founder of the shelter, disclosed that Sophia’s parents had made several trips to several shelters in an attempt to find a foster family for her. The refuge was, regrettably, to be their final destination.

Casey told how the owners left Sophia without expressing any emotion. It appeared as though they were getting rid of some unneeded furniture or out-of-date clothes. The look of a fourteen-year-old dog who had just lost her home was clear on Sophia’s face as she came to terms with her family’s abandonment.

“To watch Sophia’s expression as the car sped off, asking, ‘Where are you going?'” Casey shared. “Since we see it so frequently, I believe it to be the most difficult component. It is really sad.”

The bewilderment and grief Sophia must have experienced were captured in the shelter’s Facebook post. How can one tell a dog that she is secure? How can you explain to her that there was nothing wrong with her?

The shelter was adamant about giving Sophia the affection and attention she needed in spite of the tragic circumstances. “She might not realize it now, but love will find its way to her when it matters most,” Casey said. “I vowed not to give up on her.”

The narrative improves as Sophia’s depressing tale has a pleasant resolution. According to a Friends Forever Animal Rescue update, one of the shelter’s veterinarians has adopted Sophia. Now, Sophia will get to live out the rest of her life with her new family. “We couldn’t have asked for a better place for this little old lady,” the shelter said in thanksgiving.

While it is heartbreaking to consider that Sophia’s prior owners abandoned her, we can take comfort in the knowledge that she has at last found a loving home where she will live out her days. Let’s spread the love for dogs and this wonderful news!