Sweetheart came to the rescue from our municipal shelter. She was picked up as either stray, or abandoned (they couldn't say which) with a "friend", another dachshund whom they suspect was her offspring. Because he was not as old as Sweetheart clearly is, they decided to give him a chance for placement through their own adoptions program. Sweethearts only options were rescue or, failing that, euthanasia.

Even though Sweetheart is (as of this writing) listed on our adoptable dachshunds page, I have no illusions about her chances for finding a new home. She's an older girl and while I know that she isn't going to keel over dead tomorrow, I also know that most people won't even consider an older dog for exactly that fear. It's a common problem that all breed rescuers have. Wonderful dogs who will never find a "forever" home because they are seniors.

So, even knowing that she had absolutely no chance of leaving rescue, Sweetheart was welcomed here with open arms and heart. She will be safe until her time to pass to the Rainbow Bridge comes and I know that she's going to take a large part of my heart with her when she goes. I often tell people that I have a large, soft spot in my heart for the seniors, specifically so that they can take it with them when they leave.