edit: Alaska has crossed the rainbow bridge. 🌈 thank you for the lovely comments. she's not suffering anymore. Just to let you know: Alaska does not have a brain tumor. I tried CBD for a long time but it wasn't enough for her (although it helped!!!) and she needs to be on phenobarbital. She is currently at my parents house, they live in the country where she can roam around the garden. It’s been difficult to keep her in my tiny flat because the narcotic drugs were causing panic attacks. She’s doing reaaaally good still! Also - she was in the shelter for 2 weeks only, that’s why they didn’t know about the epilepsy! They did not hide it from me. Thanks for all the wonderful comments!
My dog Henri was diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy at 1.5 years old. After an episode of seizures that landed him in an emergency veterinary clinic for 1 week, we were forced to travel 2 hours away where he spent another 1.5 weeks being cared for by a wonderful neurologist and her team. Spinal tap and MRI were completed but the results were inconclusive due to the severe brain trauma he had experienced, it was impossible to differentiate the inflammation due to trauma and the possible cause at this time. Henri is turning 10 on December 10, 2019 and he couldn't be more of himself in these later years. His seizures are still common, which usually happen every month or two but his medication have been a great help in reducing the frequency of his seizures and reducing the chances of cluster episodes. All that said, dogs with neurological issues can live full lives. Find the right doctors and work with them closely, your furry friend deserves it. Thank you for sharing this story. Canine epilepsy is more common that most people know, bringing awareness to the issue lets others know that they are not alone.
we onece too ka agressive senior cat from friends of my grandmother we where not knew to cats and our family cat was a rescue and shy at the start so we figured we coud gain her trust well when the senior finally let my father pet her ..he noticed a bad mell and it became clear why the cat was agressive there was a tumar near the throat we took her to the vet but it spread everywhere in the mouth so we had no choice but to put the cat down after all that work but the agression came from pain and her teath and everything was in bad shape so she couldent even eat properly she also stoped to groom her self so we decidet it would be the best but uneblivebil that the former owners just gave up on her after my gandmother past away we did not stayed in contact with them i mean if a animal suddenly turns agressive there must be something wrong that easily could have been that case for this poor dog but she only was scared without agression
Thank you for being such an amazingly caring person.. to see her bounding across the yard.. I was like. As look at her go.. Much love and many blessings to you and your family 🙏 yes that includes Alaska.
Senior animals are some of the sweetest souls ever. I work with animals and always found myself enjoying the oldest ones because of how loving they are. I hope to someday adopt senior dogs/cats someday when I'm financially able
whatewa The shelter knew that and they should have told her and they should have been giving her meds for seizures,,,,,i know the 2 shelters and numerous rescues here do that, treat their medicial probs
I just posted a reply about a senior dog with epilepsy that I adopted too. You'll enjoy my brief story on the TH-cam page. No one wanted him for 4 years in the shelter & I changed his life!
when we were getting a dog we went to one of the most overpopulated shelters in my city. it was so sad to see all these dogs there barking wanting a home. then we finally got towards the end and we saw this silent senior dog in the corner of her cage. her previous owner had died a few months prior and she was getting closer to her.. date.. i knew she was the one not many would want. old, caked in mud and feces. we came back the very next day and when we saw her she was actually excited. she has her issues and needs but she instantly became a part of the family. i truly wish older animals werent ignored. they deserve better. i am so happy for you and alaska to have found each other. i salute you. thank you for being the hero this dog needed.
@mike brink there's actually a lot of non kill shelters who claim they care about them because they don't kill them but they had mud and poop everywhere.
@mike brink you should have taken your dog to a vet and humanely euthanize. It's sad to hear you just gave a beloved member of your family to a stranger for them to do the dirty deed.
mike brink I’m so sorry about the situation that you’re in and I can’t imagine how it must have felt to have to lose your dog especially in the way that you did :( I know you did the best you could and you found what you believed to be the best option considering the circumstances :( I sincerely hope that you are able to get back on your feet soon
My old dog had epilepsy. And when you showed the clip of Alaska starting to have a seizure my heart immediatly was pumping FAST, this is how much of an impact it left on me. We had to put him down on 31.10.2013 after the strong medicaton left him blind and the seizures basically took his whole personality, he was just a shell of himself the last days of his life. I remember comming from school this day and I knew he was going to be put down in a couple hours from there. He was just lying there and I took him and layed down with him. I started crying and this little dog who wasnt even on this earth no more, couldnt see a thing, suddenly turned around and LOOKED at me, then licked my tears away. Eventually he stopped and fell back into not really being there no more. And its still one of my biggest regrets til this day that i couldnt keep my shit together and stopped crying. He fought for about 4 years and doctors adviced us to put him down, but we thought that he wasnt ready because there were plenty of episodes in which everything was fine. The worst times were when the weather was changing. Like spring to Summer, summer to Fall and so on. But the Rest of the time he was perfectly fine, until ofc the last ..id say month of his life. Til this very day when I hear noises that resemble the ones he made while having a seizure, even if its just for a split second, my body has a reaction and I kinda Fall back into panic mode before realizing that everything is fine. The rest of my family experiences the same. But at the end of the day we did everything the right way and if i had to experience the 12 years we had with him i would, right away. I loved this lil man and I miss him and I know hes been grateful. What you are doing is great and I wish you all the best and all the strength! Im so thankful for People like you!
I totally understand you. My puppy had epilepsy too. It was the HARDEST seeing him going trough panic attacks. Everytime that happened we were all cry really hard trying to keep him calm. He end up passing away during his last seizure, when he had it after that he stayed with a tic moving his mouth and he was not stopping for hours.. he was gonna get check the next day cause nobody (vet) really know what to do at that moment. I just woke up the next day, and he was dead.. he died in pain (which is what hurted me the most). All I remember that last night is that he was looking at me with teary eyes while he was shaking, in that moment I just knew I wanted him to be in peace and not be in pain anymore; I knew he was suffering really bad. I will never forget Ruffo, he took all of our hearts in such a little time that he was with us (4month puppy). I know he felt loved and take cared of until the last day of his life. I will love him forever. I’m sure your dog felt the same way with you guys.
Kat, I bow to you. You could've went to a scum bag breeder but you did the right thing and went to a shelter, and, on top of that, you got a senior that ended up with major health problems. You tested your patience and your bank account but you came through a better person. Bless you woman!
This may sound weird but today, I had this thought of going and adopting a dog at a shelter and asking the person there for the dog that had been there the longest time. ♡ I will manifest this. Thank you for sharing
I just don’t likethe fact that the shelter didn’t inform you on her condition. They must’ve known. But i am so happy people like you, young and well off, give these kinds of dogs chances at a life. THANK YOU.
Lio she may not have had the seizures yet... the tumor could’ve been just small enough that it didn’t push on her brain then cause remember it wasn’t till about 2wks in that they started.
SheClutches True. Hopefully that was the case. Just so happy she’s using her influence to show that senior dogs/sick ones are just as adoptable as any other
Quote a motto from mine local dog shelter, "Adopting a dog you dont change the whole world, but whole world will be changed for the dog" And that you did, from sad dog at the beggining to much more happier dog with hope.
Adopting senior dogs is the best! It has a sad side, though, knowing you won't get much time with them as with a puppy, but the brightest side is you will give them the best life they deserve and you will stay with that satisfaction.
Deet.....I've taken a few old doggs......all were so grateful & loving as if they knew I'd saved them ! Two I'd taken from women who were giving the older dogs up at KILL shelters. That was why I went there.....to save a dog from being killed!! But.....one lady was in line waiting to dump her old dog off....dog was sooo sad, as if he knew he was going to die. As soon as me & boyfriend took her.....she was ecstatic, running around like a puppy, loving on us, etc! She knew!! Then years later.....I had a family....we move to small town. Went to small kill shelter to save a dog.....while in parking lot. A lady was getting out of her SUV with a beautiful white haired German Shepard....she was crying, upset. I knew most likely she was there to dump her off! I went up to her....she was leaving her cuz bull crap reason. I took her....long story short..... We also adopted a smaller dog from shelter. She was a min pin who hadn't moved n 3 days from her bed. We took her outside.....loved her.....and had to wait till she was fixed before taking home. Because, I called so much.....we got her early instead of waiting a whole week! I wish EVERYONE could adopt or foster......there are sooo many scared & terrified dogs & cats waiting fur us to show them what real Love is!!
You are a brave and compassionate person. Alaska transformed from a broken dog into a smiling, affectionate, trotting pup and it was all because of your love. You can see the transformation.
My dear, I can't tell you how happy I am that there are people like you out there. I had a dog with epilepsy and it was the hardest challenge in my life. I thought I was going insane because i was so scared, that even the tiniest amount of stress would induce a seizure. She was also clustering and had to be put into a coma to get her out of the cluster. Sadly the meds didn't work for her, tho we tried every option and combination out there. She had to be put to rest with only three years of age, because she couldn't wake out of the coma without having the next seizure. The times where she was whining and panicking, because she just could not understand what was happening to her, were the worst. But she was also such a happy energetic dog and she showed me, that every second of fun, sunshine and love was soo much more important than the bad times. I wish you two all the best and many days of adventures together and I am so proud of your incredibe strength and compassion. It doesn't matter how many days she has left, but how much she is loved everyday.
Wow that’s amazing! Is there a different culture there around adopting over breeding? Like here so many people just want the fashionable trendy breeds (like morons) and don’t care about the consequences of that, which is so awful. Do you think people are a lot more aware or compassionate about dogs/pets in Germany?
@@janemh5866 As here are still many breeders and full shelters... no. People here also like to get puppies from breeders or zoo shops which is awful. And that's not only for dogs. The same goes for basically every animal....
@Kaorisity Er/ sie wollte doch nur wissen, ob hier n Unterschied zwischen Adoption und Kauf ist. Also ob mehr Leute hier Hunde adoptieren oder ob hier auch alle bestimmte trendige Rassen wollen.
Phynchen 😐 it’s not even that bad. Instead of making dogs suffer (dogs with serious health problems that can’t be fixed or dogs that aren’t adoptable) dogs will be painlessly put to sleep. Which is a lot better because when a shelter is full dogs will be refused and have to live on the streets but a lot of shelters are no kill shelters (especially where I live) so they foster a lot of dogs because of course the shelter will get full. It’s not that cruel at all if you think about it I’m sure a dog would appreciate that so much more than being locked in a cage all day watching humans walk past as all their friends just go one by one.
Good work. You are a hero. Senior dogs and cats, black dogs and cats, pit bulls and chihuahuas are the most over looked animals in shelters. Most of these who go into shelters, never make it back out alive.
I also adopted a senior dog and other than regular vaccines she never needed the vet so far. She's well behaved, intelligent and sweet. I've had her for 5 years now and she's still strong and healthy. Give senior dogs a chance!
I've watched this three times. You voice is so soothing, even when you describe very difficult situations, your voice and your way of describing everything so calmly and with such honesty and such respect for her makes the whole thing is so pleasant to watch and so relaxing. Thank you ❤️
BRAVO ! Bravo.. bravo ! People who have never loved an animal have no clue how rewarding giving that animal just a little more quality of life for even a short time is. There is a movie called ‘City Of Angels’ where an angel who greets someone after they died asks them as they journey to heaven “What did you like the best” in reference to living . Alaska is going to tell her angel that it was YOU ! She’ll be there to greet you and smoother you in kisses when it’s your turn to cross over. Love never dies ! You were probably the only love she ever knew. I will say a prayer for her to get well.
get her on tramadol. a script, and ask your vet for a written script to fill at walmart. a very cheap drug that will make her feel so much better! wil not cure her, but will make her days so much easier. remember even people take arthritis pain ect. dogs need pain meds to for the same conditions. and she will for sure tell you when she is done....
Thank you for giving Alaska another chance, honestly. You can't imagine the love an adopted senior dog gives, until you got one. They really do know what you did for them.
My dog used to have seizures and it’s the scariest thing to witness knowing that you can do nothing to help the situation other than just talking to them and being there. Waking up in the middle of the night to is terrifying and you never know how bad it’s going to be. We eventually had to put her down because she was getting too sick to the point where she sat basically unresponsive to anyone for about an hour after being too tired to walk home from a walk, and there ended up being a lot of underlying problems that were never picked up. You have done an amazing job with Alaska. I’ve always wanted to adopt senior animals, just for the fact that even if it’s only for a short time, they’ll be able to experience love and happiness and pass around people that love it and not alone in a cage.
This is such a heartwarming story. I love how happy she is in the second half of the story. Thank you for sharing your story and for adopting a senior dog.
My sister and her boyfriend have 3 dogs - all of them rescued, the 3rd one is a 14 years old girl who used to have problems with her vestibule apparatus and is partially blind. They got her from the clinic, where she spent a month of treatment and at first was scared to get up and only crawled around because of the vertigo and dizziness. The first time she met their dogs she got up and even started to run and chase them playfully, leaving all the vets in happy tears. She had no problems with dizziness after they took her home and she's perfectly able to walk around with no problems, except for when it's dark. She's been a happy, playful and very loving dog for nearly a year now. She's easy to look after, she loves apples so much that she has to have them everyday, she runs and plays, loves cuddling and everything cozy and she's perfectly healthy, so much so that the vets couldn't recognize her and taught she's a young dog the first time they saw her again for her routine check up. My boyfriend and I are adopting soon too! ❤ Senior dogs are blessing! Thank you sharing your story, sending lot of love to you and Alaska! ❤❤❤
I have a senior dog :) She's turning 16 next month and I've had her since I was 4 years old. She still runs and hops around and is full of energy. She often sleeps a lot and roams around the house for hours. She's partially blind&death but she's happy and we're so lucky to still have her with us. Senior dogs are awesome and I wish more people would adopt them and give them a lovely home.
Wow this was a beautiful heart warming story. I rescued a senior dog also and he passed away October 16th 2019. It has been the hardest thing I have been trough. At times I cry my eyes out at times I smile while I look at his pictures. He was the best thing that has ever happened to me ever and I wouldn't change anything from it.
Kat, the fact that Alaska is your first dog/adoption and you have to deal with geriatric care of an epileptic fur kid, and you didn't give up on her, speaks more of your character. Much love for both of you.
I adopted a senior...ish dog aged 8 years old. She's still with me, now aged 17. No one wanted to adopt an older dog. They are undiscovered treasures who are so grateful once they settle in.
its always been a dream of mine to open a sanctuary for senior shelter dogs. a place where they can go to be happy and comfortable in their last stage of life. its what they deserve
I also adopted a senior dog with epilepsy from a shelter. He was there for 4 years - nobody wanted him. He was my first dog too. On the way home in the car - he gave me his paw to hold the whole time. He had 6 seizures a day. We found the right amount of dilantin and phenobarbitol - he wound up having only 2 seizures a year after that. He only got one walk a day at most during his 4 years in the shelter. After I had him - he had 3 or 4 walks every day for the rest of his life. At age 12 he had a stroke but recovered completely. Then he had 3 more strokes and recovered pretty well. He was still able to do his "happy somersault" when I came home. He was so happy all the time. "Happiest dog in the world." I completely changed his life and he changed mine.
This young lady is fair and honest when telling Alaska's story. She is young and the dog is senior thing; they are able to learn correct behaviour and friendship. They both learnt a lot one from another. Thanks for sharing this story.
You are a very beautiful woman with a heart and soul of gold. If it wasn't for you she wouldn't have had the chance and life she has. A lot of older dogs are not wanted simply because of their age but no matter what age they should still be loved. You are a true Angel. She looks so happy and its all down to you. God Bless you, she is absolutely gorgeous. ❤😘 and just for the record, this had me crying ALL the way through!
Bless you for letting her into your life. I had a cluster dog for ten years. She was the absolute love of my life, but we struggled with her epilepsy for six years. She spent the last few months of her life in and out of the ICU before she ended up brain damaged from a severe seizure, and we had to let her go. As difficult as her care was, I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. Seeing the love and devotion in her eyes and having her lie next to me and flop her head upside down into my lap was the most amazing part of my life with her. I still say she gave me way more than I gave her. So, again, thank you for letting Alaska into your heart. You will never regret it.
God bless you for adopting Alaska. So many people turn away from seniors because they know that health issues will come sooner. You have given her a life full of love and happiness and she deserved it. The fact that she was given weeks to live and it’s now a year later shows that you have given her a purpose to keep fighting ❤️
Thank you for being Alaska's saviour and for sharing your story! I can't put into words how much it means to see that you stepped up and gave her a chance to keep living a better life for the years she has left. I wish more people would open their hearts and homes to senior dogs, they're awesome and them being older or a little more fragile shouldn't stop them from getting lives they deserve.
It was so very brave of you to invest your time and attention in Alaska, and to decide to give her the chance she never had. A true example of unconditional love :) !
I have been adopting senior dogs for a long time. They are so grateful for a loving home in their final years and that it is so rewarding. Currently I have 2 senior girls, one I've had since 8 weeks and she is 13.5 and the other I adopted from a rescue shelter a year ago and she was 10. Babe came from a puppy mill and was very mistreated. Taken me almost a year to gain her confidence and trust. She had refused to eat or drink initially so I hand fed her for weeks until she finally ate on her own. Then she wouldn't eat from her bowl if I was watching or anywhere near her. Now she jumps up and down on from legs when meal time comes. So rewarding to see such a gentle soul come alive again.
I adopted a senior dog too. She is currently almost 12 years old and even tho she has some behavioral issues I truly love her. She is so incredibly thankful. I know dogs are happy when you get home but she really is happy. She wines and cries as I pet her and I could swear she is smiling while she does so :)
Ms Napiorkowska my heart aches for you, when a fur kid crosses the Rainbow bridge it's never easy, sending you nothing but positive energy. It's awesome you made her last few years so happy.
Senior dogs need a home more than a puppy! Then need a home because they sit in the shelter and get overlooked and they don't know what it means to have an home. I love your story your so amazing keep going! ❤💗❤💗❤💗 I was crying watching this 😭
Oh my goodness all I could think through this was how much, and how highly I thought of your commitment to this dog. Most owners maybe even myself would of thought about putting her down because of all of her medical issues. Not knowing if moving forward or ending this is best for her. My concern for my pets as they age and start to have issues is always, are they suffering or in pain. Plus the vet costs are staggering, I have a little dog now I got through a foster fail, she has cancer, I can see it, actually see it through out the nasal passage area on her face she has issues breathing and sleeping, some days are just so much better than others. I am literally uncertain daily if today is the day I should make the very difficult choice of putting her down. I can’t tell you strongly enough how very proud I am of your commitment and efforts here with Alaska. It’s so great you have given her additional time at your parents home. It sounds wonderful for her and so great of them to do this for her too. What a great story to share All of it, the reality of her needs and the good moments Thank you.
Shocking that no one at the animal shelter mentioned the seizures. This couldn't have gone unnoticed. In spite of that, you're a hero to dogs around the world.
We just had to put down my 15 year old lab mix Daisy in September. She had been through many lows and highs and just seemed to always recover from every sickness but this time she couldn’t recover. She went from a dog who loved eating and walks to being barely able to stand up and not even eating her favorite treats. We did every test possible and couldn’t find anything. It was sadly just her time. It was the hardest thing I have ever been through in my life and am still going through. Alaska reminds me a lot of my Daisy and I miss her so so much. I am so glad we got to have her for so long and in my opinion, senior dogs are the best!
Im in tears..last summer we put my family dog of 15years (he was living with my alcoholic father and didnt get enough care so me and my bf adopted him) to sleep because suddenly he started having seizures and blood tests showed kidney and liver failure pretty much.. he spent many hours on IVF etc but seizures continued, he didnt eat or drink. All that said I still feel like there could have been more we could have done..everything took place over a 5 day span and I still have this horrific feeling in my heart that maybe we didnt fight as long as we should’ve... It will haunt me for the rest of my life most likely. I am so happy that you gifted this wonderful animal a life!! 🙏🏻☺️
I had my poodle for 17,5 years. He faded fast his last year. Epilepsy as a young dog, tumour... he was 14 when he had an operation to remove the tumour. He didn’t recover fully after having been sedated. His last two years, possibly longer, he needed the bathroom every two hours and couldn’t hold it. I was up several times a night taking him outside and often cleaning accidents. I would give everything I have for those years back. Those last years and months were full of the deepest love I’ve ever experienced 💔
Senior dogs are the best. Her quality of life is so much better thanks to you. This story made me bawl my eyes out because I have had several dogs that have lived to be very old- one was 19 & half years old and the other was 18 & half years old. I am currently caring for a 15 year old English Bulldog named Lola. Lola is the sweetest most lovable dog ever who was dumped out in the country and brought to me because my neighbors know I'm the crazy dog rescue lady. After giving her a tick bath I was looking online to find an appropriate rescue place. But by morning she stole my heart and I've had ever since. Old dogs are great dogs. It breaks my heart when old dogs are displaced and end up in a shelter. I wish more people would consider old dogs as a choice when they go to the shelter. They are wonderful companions.
I adopted an older cat a few years ago. She was pretty much 12 or 13. She also had a medical problem where the hair under her chin fell off every time she got stressed. So it always looked like she was smiling. I took her anyways because she just rubbed on me and loved on me and only wanted to be loved. She was the best cat I could have ever had. I also currently have an elderly dog and she is amazing. Older animals can be amazing. Thank you for doing that!! I know that means the world to her.
Adopting a senior dog has been something I’ve wanted to do for probably a year now. I’m in tears. Alaska is so beautiful and you are a beautiful person for taking her in and touching it out through everything. I hope to one day give a dog who’s been less fortunate than others and less likely to be wanted the love it deserves and to show it all the good things in life.
Wonderful story Kat, you are a remarkable young woman. We adopted a senior dog and he was with us only for 1.5 years before he passed away. We loved him and he loved us. We knew we gave him a wonderful home and even though our time with him was short, we have no regrets.
Hi Kat, thank you for putting so much love and energy into this soul. If anything, it has openned me up to adopt a senior dog. I have lost a dog two years ago from old age and currently caring for a 21 year old pekingese if you could believe it. What you invest in others define us as humans. The moments of happiness Alaska has experienced made her life worth living. Blessings...
You are such a sweet lady!!! You are a credit to the human race, because you have shown compassion, love and loyalty to a dog that needed some extra care and deserving of a loving home. Thank you!!
What a horrible experience. Our beautiful German Shepard was with us for 3 short years. She was off-leash and enjoyed the great outdoors with us on every adventure. We had all the brain scans done, no tumor. She ultimately succumbed to her last and final seizure last year before summer =(. It was a heart breaking drive all the way to the animal hospital where she was put down. There was no coming out of this one. Such a horrific experience but she taught our family how to love unconditionally and for that we are very grateful for our time with her.
What a fabulous story. Thank you for adopting her. I too have adopted senior dogs with problems and no teeth a couple of times. They stay in your heart forever. Thank you for all you have done for her!! God bless you and your parents for continuing on with her!
Thank you for not giving up on Alaska. I have a rescue dog and she can be trying at times but the love she gives back far out ways it. I'm a better person because of her, Lord know I need the help.
God bless you. I lost an elderly Golden Retriever a couple years ago and witnessed some of the same seizures, tumors etc. Tears welling in my eyes knowing there are caring angels like you willing to not give up on her.
I have 13 rescue dogs and I just want to tell you I am so proud of you, you are given a gift of knowledge to yourself...you have learned how incredibly loving and responsible you truly are! Alaska was given the gift of love...YOU!! 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🙌
SO thankful you saved Alaska and gave her the love, medical help and having an awesome home for her final season in life. I too have a really soft spot for senior dogs. There's something so wise and soulful about them. I have one now that's almost 17 yrs old and starting to decline rapidly so I know our time is short now. But what a blessing he is for every day I still get to have him with me. Thanks for sharing your story with Alaska. I pray it will lead others to consider adopting a senior pet.
I just stumbled upon this video, what a beautiful dog Alaska was. I'm so glad she experienced some normality and had an owner who loved and cared for her very much ,you're a very special and compassionate young lady God Bless you! RIP Alaska!
So fluffy! I adopted my dog when she was 8. Luckily, she doesn't have any severe issues like this, just little things here and there. My heart goes out to you!
edit: Alaska has crossed the rainbow bridge. 🌈 thank you for the lovely comments. she's not suffering anymore.
Just to let you know: Alaska does not have a brain tumor. I tried CBD for a long time but it wasn't enough for her (although it helped!!!) and she needs to be on phenobarbital. She is currently at my parents house, they live in the country where she can roam around the garden. It’s been difficult to keep her in my tiny flat because the narcotic drugs were causing panic attacks. She’s doing reaaaally good still! Also - she was in the shelter for 2 weeks only, that’s why they didn’t know about the epilepsy! They did not hide it from me. Thanks for all the wonderful comments!
I'm so glad your parents took her into there home I'm so happy she will pass in a happy environment!!!!!
My dog Henri was diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy at 1.5 years old. After an episode of seizures that landed him in an emergency veterinary clinic for 1 week, we were forced to travel 2 hours away where he spent another 1.5 weeks being cared for by a wonderful neurologist and her team. Spinal tap and MRI were completed but the results were inconclusive due to the severe brain trauma he had experienced, it was impossible to differentiate the inflammation due to trauma and the possible cause at this time. Henri is turning 10 on December 10, 2019 and he couldn't be more of himself in these later years. His seizures are still common, which usually happen every month or two but his medication have been a great help in reducing the frequency of his seizures and reducing the chances of cluster episodes.
All that said, dogs with neurological issues can live full lives. Find the right doctors and work with them closely, your furry friend deserves it.
Thank you for sharing this story. Canine epilepsy is more common that most people know, bringing awareness to the issue lets others know that they are not alone.
we onece too ka agressive senior cat from friends of my grandmother
we where not knew to cats and our family cat was a rescue and shy at the start so we figured we coud gain her trust
well when the senior finally let my father pet her ..he noticed a bad mell and it became clear why the cat was agressive
there was a tumar near the throat we took her to the vet but it spread everywhere in the mouth so we had no choice but to put the cat down after all that work
but the agression came from pain and her teath and everything was in bad shape so she couldent even eat properly she also stoped to groom her self so we decidet it would be the best
but uneblivebil that the former owners just gave up on her
after my gandmother past away we did not stayed in contact with them
i mean if a animal suddenly turns agressive there must be something wrong
that easily could have been that case for this poor dog but she only was scared without agression
My dog is on phenobarbital for her seizures and she’s responded great to it. No seizures for years and trust me, they were pretty bad before
Thank you for being such an amazingly caring person.. to see her bounding across the yard.. I was like. As look at her go..
Much love and many blessings to you and your family 🙏 yes that includes Alaska.
What a wonderful story, I'm in tears. Senior dogs deserve better
Senior animals are some of the sweetest souls ever. I work with animals and always found myself enjoying the oldest ones because of how loving they are. I hope to someday adopt senior dogs/cats someday when I'm financially able
whatewa The shelter knew that and they should have told her and they should have been giving her meds for seizures,,,,,i know the 2 shelters and numerous rescues here do that, treat their medicial probs
I just posted a reply about a senior dog with epilepsy that I adopted too. You'll enjoy my brief story on the TH-cam page. No one wanted him for 4 years in the shelter & I changed his life!
when we were getting a dog we went to one of the most overpopulated shelters in my city. it was so sad to see all these dogs there barking wanting a home. then we finally got towards the end and we saw this silent senior dog in the corner of her cage. her previous owner had died a few months prior and she was getting closer to her.. date.. i knew she was the one not many would want. old, caked in mud and feces. we came back the very next day and when we saw her she was actually excited. she has her issues and needs but she instantly became a part of the family. i truly wish older animals werent ignored. they deserve better. i am so happy for you and alaska to have found each other. i salute you. thank you for being the hero this dog needed.
Thank. You. Senior. Pets are awesome
@mike brink there's actually a lot of non kill shelters who claim they care about them because they don't kill them but they had mud and poop everywhere.
@mike brink you should have taken your dog to a vet and humanely euthanize. It's sad to hear you just gave a beloved member of your family to a stranger for them to do the dirty deed.
mike brink I’m so sorry about the situation that you’re in and I can’t imagine how it must have felt to have to lose your dog especially in the way that you did :( I know you did the best you could and you found what you believed to be the best option considering the circumstances :( I sincerely hope that you are able to get back on your feet soon
YOUR PROFILE PICTURE SCARED THE SHIT OUT OF ME
Dogs, all dogs, all animals, deserve better than what humans give them.
Edilaine Fácio not all humans... some of us are beyond in love with dogs/animals in general & do absolutely everything for them.
@@MsNoPixel Matter of opinion. Dogs are more loyal than humans.
@@Jessica1 Yes there are only a few like her in the world, but not enough people to care to make a difference.
My old dog had epilepsy. And when you showed the clip of Alaska starting to have a seizure my heart immediatly was pumping FAST, this is how much of an impact it left on me. We had to put him down on 31.10.2013 after the strong medicaton left him blind and the seizures basically took his whole personality, he was just a shell of himself the last days of his life. I remember comming from school this day and I knew he was going to be put down in a couple hours from there. He was just lying there and I took him and layed down with him. I started crying and this little dog who wasnt even on this earth no more, couldnt see a thing, suddenly turned around and LOOKED at me, then licked my tears away. Eventually he stopped and fell back into not really being there no more. And its still one of my biggest regrets til this day that i couldnt keep my shit together and stopped crying.
He fought for about 4 years and doctors adviced us to put him down, but we thought that he wasnt ready because there were plenty of episodes in which everything was fine. The worst times were when the weather was changing. Like spring to Summer, summer to Fall and so on. But the Rest of the time he was perfectly fine, until ofc the last ..id say month of his life.
Til this very day when I hear noises that resemble the ones he made while having a seizure, even if its just for a split second, my body has a reaction and I kinda Fall back into panic mode before realizing that everything is fine. The rest of my family experiences the same. But at the end of the day we did everything the right way and if i had to experience the 12 years we had with him i would, right away. I loved this lil man and I miss him and I know hes been grateful. What you are doing is great and I wish you all the best and all the strength! Im so thankful for People like you!
I cried my eyes out to this comment and I’ve never had a dog, actually I’m a cat person. May your dog rest in peace :(
I totally understand you. My puppy had epilepsy too. It was the HARDEST seeing him going trough panic attacks. Everytime that happened we were all cry really hard trying to keep him calm. He end up passing away during his last seizure, when he had it after that he stayed with a tic moving his mouth and he was not stopping for hours.. he was gonna get check the next day cause nobody (vet) really know what to do at that moment. I just woke up the next day, and he was dead.. he died in pain (which is what hurted me the most). All I remember that last night is that he was looking at me with teary eyes while he was shaking, in that moment I just knew I wanted him to be in peace and not be in pain anymore; I knew he was suffering really bad. I will never forget Ruffo, he took all of our hearts in such a little time that he was with us (4month puppy). I know he felt loved and take cared of until the last day of his life. I will love him forever. I’m sure your dog felt the same way with you guys.
this comment thread is making me cry so hard right now
Kat, I bow to you. You could've went to a scum bag breeder but you did the right thing and went to a shelter, and, on top of that, you got a senior that ended up with major health problems. You tested your patience and your bank account but you came through a better person. Bless you woman!
This may sound weird but today, I had this thought of going and adopting a dog at a shelter and asking the person there for the dog that had been there the longest time. ♡ I will manifest this. Thank you for sharing
This is Jenn please do!!😢
Please do this.
You had that vision for a reason
I just posted a story about adopting a shelter dog with epilepsy that no one wanted for 4 years! Check it out!
I will adopt an older dog one day . Thank you for this story .
I just don’t likethe fact that the shelter didn’t inform you on her condition. They must’ve known. But i am so happy people like you, young and well off, give these kinds of dogs chances at a life. THANK YOU.
Lio she may not have had the seizures yet... the tumor could’ve been just small enough that it didn’t push on her brain then cause remember it wasn’t till about 2wks in that they started.
SheClutches True. Hopefully that was the case. Just so happy she’s using her influence to show that senior dogs/sick ones are just as adoptable as any other
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They said it was only 2 weeks they had her..in that time..she was ok..yes read pinned comment..x
Not only that, she was covered in fleas, dirty, and emaciated... It's like the shelter did nothing to even make her more comfortable.
Quote a motto from mine local dog shelter, "Adopting a dog you dont change the whole world, but whole world will be changed for the dog" And that you did, from sad dog at the beggining to much more happier dog with hope.
I think you’ve convinced me into getting a senior dog.
Adopting senior dogs is the best! It has a sad side, though, knowing you won't get much time with them as with a puppy, but the brightest side is you will give them the best life they deserve and you will stay with that satisfaction.
Deet.....I've taken a few old doggs......all were so grateful & loving as if they knew I'd saved them ! Two I'd taken from women who were giving the older dogs up at KILL shelters. That was why I went there.....to save a dog from being killed!! But.....one lady was in line waiting to dump her old dog off....dog was sooo sad, as if he knew he was going to die. As soon as me & boyfriend took her.....she was ecstatic, running around like a puppy, loving on us, etc! She knew!! Then years later.....I had a family....we move to small town. Went to small kill shelter to save a dog.....while in parking lot. A lady was getting out of her SUV with a beautiful white haired German Shepard....she was crying, upset. I knew most likely she was there to dump her off! I went up to her....she was leaving her cuz bull crap reason. I took her....long story short..... We also adopted a smaller dog from shelter. She was a min pin who hadn't moved n 3 days from her bed. We took her outside.....loved her.....and had to wait till she was fixed before taking home. Because, I called so much.....we got her early instead of waiting a whole week! I wish EVERYONE could adopt or foster......there are sooo many scared & terrified dogs & cats waiting fur us to show them what real Love is!!
I have two. It's wonderful. Please consider.
Stephanie did any of the ones you adopted have heart murmur or dental disease? I’m looking at a 10yr old chihuahua but worried about possible expenses
You are a brave and compassionate person. Alaska transformed from a broken dog into a smiling, affectionate, trotting pup and it was all because of your love. You can see the transformation.
My dear, I can't tell you how happy I am that there are people like you out there. I had a dog with epilepsy and it was the hardest challenge in my life. I thought I was going insane because i was so scared, that even the tiniest amount of stress would induce a seizure. She was also clustering and had to be put into a coma to get her out of the cluster. Sadly the meds didn't work for her, tho we tried every option and combination out there. She had to be put to rest with only three years of age, because she couldn't wake out of the coma without having the next seizure. The times where she was whining and panicking, because she just could not understand what was happening to her, were the worst. But she was also such a happy energetic dog and she showed me, that every second of fun, sunshine and love was soo much more important than the bad times.
I wish you two all the best and many days of adventures together and I am so proud of your incredibe strength and compassion. It doesn't matter how many days she has left, but how much she is loved everyday.
I'm so happy that no dog Is killed in shelters here in Germany.
Wow that’s amazing! Is there a different culture there around adopting over breeding? Like here so many people just want the fashionable trendy breeds (like morons) and don’t care about the consequences of that, which is so awful. Do you think people are a lot more aware or compassionate about dogs/pets in Germany?
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As here are still many breeders and full shelters... no. People here also like to get puppies from breeders or zoo shops which is awful. And that's not only for dogs. The same goes for basically every animal....
@Kaorisity
Er/ sie wollte doch nur wissen, ob hier n Unterschied zwischen Adoption und Kauf ist. Also ob mehr Leute hier Hunde adoptieren oder ob hier auch alle bestimmte trendige Rassen wollen.
Unknown User from what I’ve heard Germany literally has the best pet care on earth!
Phynchen 😐 it’s not even that bad. Instead of making dogs suffer (dogs with serious health problems that can’t be fixed or dogs that aren’t adoptable) dogs will be painlessly put to sleep. Which is a lot better because when a shelter is full dogs will be refused and have to live on the streets but a lot of shelters are no kill shelters (especially where I live) so they foster a lot of dogs because of course the shelter will get full. It’s not that cruel at all if you think about it I’m sure a dog would appreciate that so much more than being locked in a cage all day watching humans walk past as all their friends just go one by one.
Good work. You are a hero. Senior dogs and cats, black dogs and cats, pit bulls and chihuahuas are the most over looked animals in shelters. Most of these who go into shelters, never make it back out alive.
I don't know if you've heard of the channel The Dodo but this story needs to be featured on there. You're such an amazing person
Whenever I want to refer to an example of the goodness there is in the human soul , I refer to yours and Alaska's story ❤
I also adopted a senior dog and other than regular vaccines she never needed the vet so far. She's well behaved, intelligent and sweet. I've had her for 5 years now and she's still strong and healthy. Give senior dogs a chance!
Thank you for adopting her. And not giving up on her when the vets were telling you other wise. She is gorgeous.
If my living situation is right one day I promise to adopt a senior dog and show it all the love it deserves. Thank you for your heart warming video
This literally makes me cry I can’t ur such an amazing person🥺
I've watched this three times. You voice is so soothing, even when you describe very difficult situations, your voice and your way of describing everything so calmly and with such honesty and such respect for her makes the whole thing is so pleasant to watch and so relaxing. Thank you ❤️
I wish all homeless dogs had a home, thank you for saving her ♥️
BRAVO ! Bravo.. bravo ! People who have never loved an animal have no clue how rewarding giving that animal just a little more quality of life for even a short time is. There is a movie called ‘City Of Angels’ where an angel who greets someone after they died asks them as they journey to heaven “What did you like the best” in reference to living . Alaska is going to tell her angel that it was YOU ! She’ll be there to greet you and smoother you in kisses when it’s your turn to cross over. Love never dies ! You were probably the only love she ever knew. I will say a prayer for her to get well.
I'm so happy she got to experience happiness with you
I have a senior dog it’s hard for her to get around, but as long as she wants to keep going we’ll keep going.
get her on tramadol. a script, and ask your vet for a written script to fill at walmart. a very cheap drug that will make her feel so much better! wil not cure her, but will make her days so much easier. remember even people take arthritis pain ect. dogs need pain meds to for the same conditions. and she will for sure tell you when she is done....
Thank you for giving Alaska another chance, honestly. You can't imagine the love an adopted senior dog gives, until you got one. They really do know what you did for them.
Your story is so touching I'm literally crying
The end clips made me cryyyyy look at her skipping, I’m soo happy you gave her a second chance. Bless you.
My dog used to have seizures and it’s the scariest thing to witness knowing that you can do nothing to help the situation other than just talking to them and being there. Waking up in the middle of the night to is terrifying and you never know how bad it’s going to be.
We eventually had to put her down because she was getting too sick to the point where she sat basically unresponsive to anyone for about an hour after being too tired to walk home from a walk, and there ended up being a lot of underlying problems that were never picked up.
You have done an amazing job with Alaska. I’ve always wanted to adopt senior animals, just for the fact that even if it’s only for a short time, they’ll be able to experience love and happiness and pass around people that love it and not alone in a cage.
This is such a heartwarming story. I love how happy she is in the second half of the story. Thank you for sharing your story and for adopting a senior dog.
My sister and her boyfriend have 3 dogs - all of them rescued, the 3rd one is a 14 years old girl who used to have problems with her vestibule apparatus and is partially blind. They got her from the clinic, where she spent a month of treatment and at first was scared to get up and only crawled around because of the vertigo and dizziness. The first time she met their dogs she got up and even started to run and chase them playfully, leaving all the vets in happy tears. She had no problems with dizziness after they took her home and she's perfectly able to walk around with no problems, except for when it's dark. She's been a happy, playful and very loving dog for nearly a year now. She's easy to look after, she loves apples so much that she has to have them everyday, she runs and plays, loves cuddling and everything cozy and she's perfectly healthy, so much so that the vets couldn't recognize her and taught she's a young dog the first time they saw her again for her routine check up. My boyfriend and I are adopting soon too! ❤ Senior dogs are blessing! Thank you sharing your story, sending lot of love to you and Alaska! ❤❤❤
I have a senior dog :) She's turning 16 next month and I've had her since I was 4 years old. She still runs and hops around and is full of energy. She often sleeps a lot and roams around the house for hours. She's partially blind&death but she's happy and we're so lucky to still have her with us. Senior dogs are awesome and I wish more people would adopt them and give them a lovely home.
I think Alaska is some lucky to have such a committed family. It looks like that's exactly what she needed. Very touching.
What a wounderfull old lady, so glad you've stayed with her
Thank you for getting her out of that place she's lovely.
I love you for not giving up on her! God put you in her life. Thanks for saving a pure soul!
She's beautiful... like you... You'll never regret giving her happy memories, even if you regret the cost in monetary terms. Thank you.
Wow this was a beautiful heart warming story. I rescued a senior dog also and he passed away October 16th 2019. It has been the hardest thing I have been trough. At times I cry my eyes out at times I smile while I look at his pictures. He was the best thing that has ever happened to me ever and I wouldn't change anything from it.
Ce chien a vraiment eu de la chance d'être adopté par une personne comme vous.
Bravo pour votre courage et votre patience.
I don't see an older dog here, I see a dog with a lot of life experience. Thank you for telling this story, you touched my heart.
Kat, the fact that Alaska is your first dog/adoption and you have to deal with geriatric care of an epileptic fur kid, and you didn't give up on her, speaks more of your character. Much love for both of you.
I adopted a senior...ish dog aged 8 years old. She's still with me, now aged 17. No one wanted to adopt an older dog. They are undiscovered treasures who are so grateful once they settle in.
its always been a dream of mine to open a sanctuary for senior shelter dogs. a place where they can go to be happy and comfortable in their last stage of life. its what they deserve
I cried so much watching this, thank you so much for not giving her up this is beautiful
I also adopted a senior dog with epilepsy from a shelter. He was there for 4 years - nobody wanted him. He was my first dog too. On the way home in the car - he gave me his paw to hold the whole time. He had 6 seizures a day. We found the right amount of dilantin and phenobarbitol - he wound up having only 2 seizures a year after that. He only got one walk a day at most during his 4 years in the shelter. After I had him - he had 3 or 4 walks every day for the rest of his life. At age 12 he had a stroke but recovered completely. Then he had 3 more strokes and recovered pretty well. He was still able to do his "happy somersault" when I came home. He was so happy all the time. "Happiest dog in the world." I completely changed his life and he changed mine.
Senior dogs deserve to live the rest of their lives in love and comfort. They are so loving and appreciative. Good choice Kat!
this is the type of videos that should be over millions of views ❤️ your soul is so kind and gentle thank you for sharing this beautiful story 🌸❤️
This young lady is fair and honest when telling Alaska's story. She is young and the dog is senior thing; they are able to learn correct behaviour and friendship. They both learnt a lot one from another. Thanks for sharing this story.
This was so beautifully made, I was in tears the whole time, Alaska is so blessed to have you in her life
You are a very beautiful woman with a heart and soul of gold. If it wasn't for you she wouldn't have had the chance and life she has. A lot of older dogs are not wanted simply because of their age but no matter what age they should still be loved. You are a true Angel. She looks so happy and its all down to you. God Bless you, she is absolutely gorgeous. ❤😘 and just for the record, this had me crying ALL the way through!
Stories like this one restore my faith in humanity, LOTS of respect :)
Such an inspiring story, senior dogs deserve a second chance.
Bless you for letting her into your life. I had a cluster dog for ten years. She was the absolute love of my life, but we struggled with her epilepsy for six years. She spent the last few months of her life in and out of the ICU before she ended up brain damaged from a severe seizure, and we had to let her go. As difficult as her care was, I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. Seeing the love and devotion in her eyes and having her lie next to me and flop her head upside down into my lap was the most amazing part of my life with her. I still say she gave me way more than I gave her. So, again, thank you for letting Alaska into your heart. You will never regret it.
God bless you for adopting Alaska. So many people turn away from seniors because they know that health issues will come sooner. You have given her a life full of love and happiness and she deserved it. The fact that she was given weeks to live and it’s now a year later shows that you have given her a purpose to keep fighting ❤️
Thank you for being Alaska's saviour and for sharing your story! I can't put into words how much it means to see that you stepped up and gave her a chance to keep living a better life for the years she has left. I wish more people would open their hearts and homes to senior dogs, they're awesome and them being older or a little more fragile shouldn't stop them from getting lives they deserve.
I'm sobbing
Alaska is beautiful! That’s so amazing of you to adopt a senior dog that has special needs and give her a loving home💕
It was so very brave of you to invest your time and attention in Alaska, and to decide to give her the chance she never had. A true example of unconditional love :) !
Seniors are the best. You really don’t need any experience for senior dogs. They just want love, and give so much
I have been adopting senior dogs for a long time. They are so grateful for a loving home in their final years and that it is so rewarding. Currently I have 2 senior girls, one I've had since 8 weeks and she is 13.5 and the other I adopted from a rescue shelter a year ago and she was 10. Babe came from a puppy mill and was very mistreated. Taken me almost a year to gain her confidence and trust. She had refused to eat or drink initially so I hand fed her for weeks until she finally ate on her own. Then she wouldn't eat from her bowl if I was watching or anywhere near her. Now she jumps up and down on from legs when meal time comes. So rewarding to see such a gentle soul come alive again.
I adopted a senior dog too. She is currently almost 12 years old and even tho she has some behavioral issues I truly love her. She is so incredibly thankful. I know dogs are happy when you get home but she really is happy. She wines and cries as I pet her and I could swear she is smiling while she does so :)
Ms Napiorkowska my heart aches for you, when a fur kid crosses the Rainbow bridge it's never easy, sending you nothing but positive energy. It's awesome you made her last few years so happy.
Senior dogs need a home more than a puppy! Then need a home because they sit in the shelter and get overlooked and they don't know what it means to have an home. I love your story your so amazing keep going! ❤💗❤💗❤💗 I was crying watching this 😭
Oh my goodness all I could think through this was how much, and how highly I thought of your commitment to this dog. Most owners maybe even myself would of thought about putting her down because of all of her medical issues. Not knowing if moving forward or ending this is best for her. My concern for my pets as they age and start to have issues is always, are they suffering or in pain. Plus the vet costs are staggering, I have a little dog now I got through a foster fail, she has cancer, I can see it, actually see it through out the nasal passage area on her face she has issues breathing and sleeping, some days are just so much better than others. I am literally uncertain daily if today is the day I should make the very difficult choice of putting her down. I can’t tell you strongly enough how very proud I am of your commitment and efforts here with Alaska. It’s so great you have given her additional time at your parents home. It sounds wonderful for her and so great of them to do this for her too. What a great story to share All of it, the reality of her needs and the good moments Thank you.
Shocking that no one at the animal shelter mentioned the seizures. This couldn't have gone unnoticed. In spite of that, you're a hero to dogs around the world.
A dog is a gift. They bring such joy. A true friend.
We just had to put down my 15 year old lab mix Daisy in September. She had been through many lows and highs and just seemed to always recover from every sickness but this time she couldn’t recover. She went from a dog who loved eating and walks to being barely able to stand up and not even eating her favorite treats. We did every test possible and couldn’t find anything. It was sadly just her time. It was the hardest thing I have ever been through in my life and am still going through. Alaska reminds me a lot of my Daisy and I miss her so so much. I am so glad we got to have her for so long and in my opinion, senior dogs are the best!
When I move out this is my mission. To save so many animals. Old animals and special needs especially. Thank you for helping her!
Thank you for not giving up on her, even when you are so young you did not, my respects, we need more people like you ❤️❤️
Bless your heart for giving this sweet dog a warm and loving home.
This girl is now my new favorite person. EVER!
God bless her!! ❤
Alaska's story made me cry. Thank you for loving and caring Alaska. God will surely reward you for your kind heart.
You are a savior. Thank You for giving Alaska a new lease on life...however long...and for never giving up on her.🙏
Oh the seniors are the sweeties, and most rewarding to adopt.
How sweet of you to give her a chance to know what TRUE LOVE is!!
Im in tears..last summer we put my family dog of 15years (he was living with my alcoholic father and didnt get enough care so me and my bf adopted him) to sleep because suddenly he started having seizures and blood tests showed kidney and liver failure pretty much.. he spent many hours on IVF etc but seizures continued, he didnt eat or drink. All that said I still feel like there could have been more we could have done..everything took place over a 5 day span and I still have this horrific feeling in my heart that maybe we didnt fight as long as we should’ve... It will haunt me for the rest of my life most likely.
I am so happy that you gifted this wonderful animal a life!! 🙏🏻☺️
I had my poodle for 17,5 years. He faded fast his last year. Epilepsy as a young dog, tumour... he was 14 when he had an operation to remove the tumour. He didn’t recover fully after having been sedated. His last two years, possibly longer, he needed the bathroom every two hours and couldn’t hold it. I was up several times a night taking him outside and often cleaning accidents. I would give everything I have for those years back. Those last years and months were full of the deepest love I’ve ever experienced 💔
Senior dogs are the best. Her quality of life is so much better thanks to you. This story made me bawl my eyes out because I have had several dogs that have lived to be very old- one was 19 & half years old and the other was 18 & half years old. I am currently caring for a 15 year old English Bulldog named Lola. Lola is the sweetest most lovable dog ever who was dumped out in the country and brought to me because my neighbors know I'm the crazy dog rescue lady. After giving her a tick bath I was looking online to find an appropriate rescue place. But by morning she stole my heart and I've had ever since. Old dogs are great dogs. It breaks my heart when old dogs are displaced and end up in a shelter. I wish more people would consider old dogs as a choice when they go to the shelter. They are wonderful companions.
The dog shows you the depth of your empathy and you show us the potential to help other living things.
So elated to see the progress you two have accomplished!! You're not the only one crying at the sight of her running beside you!
I adopted an older cat a few years ago. She was pretty much 12 or 13. She also had a medical problem where the hair under her chin fell off every time she got stressed. So it always looked like she was smiling. I took her anyways because she just rubbed on me and loved on me and only wanted to be loved. She was the best cat I could have ever had. I also currently have an elderly dog and she is amazing. Older animals can be amazing. Thank you for doing that!! I know that means the world to her.
Adopting a senior dog has been something I’ve wanted to do for probably a year now. I’m in tears. Alaska is so beautiful and you are a beautiful person for taking her in and touching it out through everything. I hope to one day give a dog who’s been less fortunate than others and less likely to be wanted the love it deserves and to show it all the good things in life.
Well done. What you are doing for Alaska is wonderful.
Wonderful story Kat, you are a remarkable young woman. We adopted a senior dog and he was with us only for 1.5 years before he passed away. We loved him and he loved us. We knew we gave him a wonderful home and even though our time with him was short, we have no regrets.
Oh my gosh I love the videos of her running around and smiling !!!!
Hi Kat, thank you for putting so much love and energy into this soul. If anything, it has openned me up to adopt a senior dog. I have lost a dog two years ago from old age and currently caring for a 21 year old pekingese if you could believe it. What you invest in others define us as humans. The moments of happiness Alaska has experienced made her life worth living.
Blessings...
commitment and dedication..two very rare "human" qualities these days.you have given her a second chance ! Spassiba
You are such a sweet lady!!! You are a credit to the human race, because you have shown compassion, love and loyalty to a dog that needed some extra care and deserving of a loving home. Thank you!!
What a horrible experience. Our beautiful German Shepard was with us for 3 short years. She was off-leash and enjoyed the great outdoors with us on every adventure. We had all the brain scans done, no tumor. She ultimately succumbed to her last and final seizure last year before summer =(. It was a heart breaking drive all the way to the animal hospital where she was put down. There was no coming out of this one. Such a horrific experience but she taught our family how to love unconditionally and for that we are very grateful for our time with her.
What a fabulous story. Thank you for adopting her. I too have adopted senior dogs with problems and no teeth a couple of times. They stay in your heart forever. Thank you for all you have done for her!! God bless you and your parents for continuing on with her!
Thank you for not giving up on Alaska. I have a rescue dog and she can be trying at times but the love she gives back far out ways it. I'm a better person because of her, Lord know I need the help.
You gave her a completely new life. I got really emotional watching this. Thank you
God bless you. I lost an elderly Golden Retriever a couple years ago and witnessed some of the same seizures, tumors etc. Tears welling in my eyes knowing there are caring angels like you willing to not give up on her.
Thank you for giving her the dignity she so needed!
I have 13 rescue dogs and I just want to tell you I am so proud of you, you are given a gift of knowledge to yourself...you have learned how incredibly loving and responsible you truly are!
Alaska was given the gift of love...YOU!!
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SO thankful you saved Alaska and gave her the love, medical help and having an awesome home for her final season in life. I too have a really soft spot for senior dogs. There's something so wise and soulful about them. I have one now that's almost 17 yrs old and starting to decline rapidly so I know our time is short now. But what a blessing he is for every day I still get to have him with me. Thanks for sharing your story with Alaska. I pray it will lead others to consider adopting a senior pet.
No words needed. Everyone should have a beautiful heart as large as yours!! ♥️ Moved to tears 😭❤️
I just stumbled upon this video, what a beautiful dog Alaska was. I'm so glad she experienced some normality and had an owner who loved and cared for her very much ,you're a very special and compassionate young lady God Bless you! RIP Alaska!
So fluffy! I adopted my dog when she was 8. Luckily, she doesn't have any severe issues like this, just little things here and there. My heart goes out to you!