Betsy

Woodbridge Regional Animal Control | 135 Bradley Rd Woodbridge, CT | 203-389-5991

Female | 10 to 12 Years Old | Breed Not Stated | Dogs Unknown

BETSY DESERVES A HOME -NOT A SHELTER

After spending approximately 11 years of her life in a home, this sweet older girl was abandoned by the person she trusted.

And now, Betsy is left wondering what happened to her family.

She is the sweetest girl, and our goal is simple: find her a loving home where she can live out the rest of her days feeling safe, comfortable, and loved — never dismissed or thrown away again.

If anyone thinks abandoning a dog is okay, especially an older dog, we can tell you firsthand that it is not.

We have to watch these dogs come through our doors confused and nervous. We watch them decompress. We watch them look toward the door, waiting for the people they love to come back for them.

And when those people never come…

We are left picking up the pieces.

Our job then becomes finding a home for yet another dog — and in Betsy’s case, finding someone willing to look past her age and see the incredibly sweet girl underneath it all.

Older dogs are so often overlooked. People scroll past them because they aren’t puppies anymore.

But Betsy deserves someone who will say:

“You’re home now. I’ve got you.”

Please open your heart and your home to an older dog. No dog deserves to spend their final years in a shelter, and senior dogs especially deserve to be surrounded by comfort, love, and family until their very last day.

WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT BETSY

Hearing: Betsy is hard of hearing

Vision: She has cataracts in both eyes

Age: At least 10–12 years old

Personality: Sweet, loving, and absolutely loves treats!

Other animals: So far, we have not observed any prey drive, but a meet-and-greet will be required.

Betsy has already lost the home she knew for so many years.

Let’s not let her lose the chance to have a family again.

If you can give Betsy the loving retirement home she deserves, please reach out to us.