A 17-year-old dog described as an “angel” is searching for a final place to call home after her family was no longer able to care for her due to medical challenges.
Senior Dog Rescue of Oregon (SDRO) shared Annie’s story on Facebook, introducing the Cairn Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier mix as a dog who has been “deeply loved her whole life” and is now hoping for “one last loving home” to spend her remaining years.
“17 years of being a good girl. She deserves the world for her last chapter,” the rescue wrote on Facebook, asking potential adopters to consider opening their home to Annie.
Senior dogs often face longer waits for adoption, particularly when they are surrendered later in life due to circumstances beyond their control.
“Annie was surrendered to us by her owner because they are experiencing health issues themselves, and she became a trip hazard because she loves to be around people so much,” Lydia Parker, executive director of SDRO, told Newsweek.
According to Shelter Animals Count’s 2025 year-end report, senior dogs—defined as those aged seven and older—made up about 10 percent of dogs entering shelters last year but had significantly lower adoption rates than younger animals. Only around 37 percent of senior dogs were adopted, compared with more than half of puppies and adult dogs.
While Annie is currently in a foster home, the shelter hopes that sharing her story publicly will help the pup to find a calm, stable home where she can maintain the routine she is used to and enjoy her golden years in comfort.
According to SDRO, Annie is an easy-going companion who remains active despite her age. “She’s a healthy girl with a lot of life and love left to give,” Parker said. “She is so good at multiple commands, including the usual “come, sit, stay” and more advanced commands like, “get in bed!” or “check your bowl!”
The rescue said she also knows how to ring a bell when she needs to go outside, sleeps through the night and can still enjoy walks of up to two miles despite her age.
She is also described as being comfortable staying home alone for short periods and getting along well with cats, dogs and children.
“She just wants her routine and a cozy spot to nap,” the rescue wrote, adding that Annie would be best suited to a peaceful home.
The post quickly drew supportive responses from social media users, many expressing hope that the elderly dog would soon be adopted.
“Praying she finds a loving and permanent home asap,” one commenter wrote. Another added, “She’s a doll! I hope her person finds her soon.”
Thanks to the Facebook post, Annie has had multiple applications from people who want to take her in. “Thankfully we have gotten a few applications for her since sharing about her on social media. We are hopeful that someone will be the right fit,” Parker said. She added that while not everyone can adopt, sharing online helps to raise essential awareness for senior dogs. “This is such a good reminder about the power of sharing or reposting: even if someone can’t personally adopt, sharing a sweet dog’s story can make all the difference in their lives.”
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