Make a Difference in a Life of a Senior Dog

Raja and Buddah's family kept these "brothers" together as long as they could, shuffling them from family member to family member, before they eventually came to the shelter. Immediately we took assessment of the challenges in their arrival. Initially both were extremely social and so happy to be together. But as the first few days worn on, they were becoming more stressed and overtired in their shelter kennel life.  Raja was both deaf and blind and Buddah was Raja's guide dog.  Buddah couldn't help his gal Raja get comfortable with the surroundings, when he wasn't comfortable there either. It was really wearing on them. Senior dog adoptions generally take longer than those of younger peers, and it's immensely harder as two large bonded dogs needing a home together. We knew they were in for a long haul and waiting in a shelter kennel simply wasn't going to be in their best interests. We set out to find a foster provider and almost immediately one came forward to whisk them home.

There they became part of the foster family which included her own two small dogs.  Buddah helped Raja get the lay of the new land, which didn't take long. Raja adapted quickly and became as proficient as a sighted dog. While in foster care, Classic Canines provided all of their wellness care including occasional chiropractic service to help with Raja's mobility.  We managed the medical care needs of Raja and Buddah together while in the foster home. These two boys were together until the very end, and after Raja's passing, Buddah went on to become a beloved family dog with the distinction of being adopted.  This is why being a Friend Till the End is so very important!