A Pit Bull mix dog named Kane is about 18 years old, but he has no permanent home. Like many larger breed dogs, it was saved for months after being ignored. Kane’s previous family dumped him with two other dogs, and now he’s struggling to adjust to life at his senior year rescue.
Kane has a lot of special needs that make it difficult for him to be adopted, but the rescue team doesn’t give up. They said if they couldn’t find anyone to adopt him, they were willing to consider a permanent foster home where he could live for the rest of his life.
A senior dog with a big heart
Kane is suspected to be between 17 and 19 years old, so a rescue won’t make his situation smooth. They suspect that he will only last a few months, not a few years due to his age. However, that makes him even more deserving of a forever home.
Kiss My Paws Rescue in Las Vegas currently caring for Kane. He could not see well, and they suspected he was blind in one eye. He also can’t hear, has arthritis and bad teeth. But his sweet personality makes his extra medical needs worth it.
“He collides, he overturns everything. I have glass doors. He had trouble telling if the door was open or not, so he banged on it a lot,” said Carole Sandy, Kane’s adoptive mother. “He’ll give it back with all the love you can handle.”
Sadly, large dogs and older dogs are often more difficult to adopt at every shelter and rescue. Small dogs can usually be adopted within a few days, but apartment restrictions and costs keep people from adopting large dogs. Age is also a concern as people don’t want to deal with the death of a dog too soon. But senior dogs like Kane deserve a permanent home to spend their final days.
Can you help Kane?
If someone wants to accept Kane, they will need to know that his medical costs can be very expensive. So the rescue assumes it’s unlikely someone will commit to adoption. However, they are also looking for a permanent foster home, called “fospice”, where Kane can live out the rest of his life. If someone chooses to foster him, the rescue will include veterinary care.
“He is a great companion. He is very friendly. He is very easy. He walks on a leash beautifully. He doesn’t ask for much. He’s really happy just lying on the floor at your feet,” says Sandy.
Kane needs a quiet home, preferably cat-free. He gets along well with kids and dogs, he’s home-trained, and he’s quiet. If you know a comfortable place to take him in, contact Kiss My Paws Rescue for more information.
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