Wednesday, 2:02 PM - Of all the dogs that come through the shelter, it is usually the seniors that get to me the most. They are sometimes the ones most freaked out being thrust into a kennel environment after a long life in a quiet home.

“Zen” particularly pulled my heartstrings. Not only was he an older surrender, but one whose owner had passed away. I could tell he was a little upset in the kennel. But even though he didn’t know me from anyone else, he sat by my feet and waited for a calming pet on the head while his heartworm test was finalizing.
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Zen was a really quiet boy and did well during his photo session. It helped that he would sit when I asked him to do so. I was hopeful that someone would look past his age (only about 9 years old) and give this loving senior a good home to live out the many remaining years of his life. 

Update from his foster with Lab Friends of the South: Zen continues to amaze us adapting to his Foster Home.  After his physical on 9/15/17, we brought him home and introduced him to Mollie, our Lab, and some of the neighbors.  He is unreal – calm, can’t wait to see people, house trained (no accidents to date), sleeps midnight to 8.  He knows what he wants and with his big beautiful eyes tells you it is time to go out!  At first, we were going to setup a create for him not knowing his background.  We didn’t and he was very content to sleep alongside our bed with Mollie.  His personality is warm and caring.  As Fosters, we think of our role as learning as much as we can and share with perspective Forever Home candidates his needs.  Well, it is simple:  He Just wants someone to love and be loved back.  Being a Lab Mix, he has the Lab gentleness, the Golden caring and, maybe even the smarts of a Shepherd.  Zen is about 7 – and he is an easy walker (not pulling) and a non-barker.  His only negative is he likes chairs and couches to sit in.  He told me: “I don’t see you sitting on the darn floor watching the game!” Zen will be an ideal pet for folks who want a fully trained, loving dog!  Oh, did we mention he loves kids, too?

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