A man named John Weston has owned dogs since he was a child. Wherever he went, he would always have his pet by his side.
Dogs, unfortunately, do not really live as long as people do. So when one of his pets died, it broke his heart.
Despite this, he couldn’t live long without a canine companion. He’d get a new one in a few months.
John was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS, when he became a senior citizen. It’s a sickness that has an effect on the neurological system and progresses to the loss of muscle control. Lou Gehrig’s disease is another name for it.
John’s twelfth dog, however, died of old age not long after he was diagnosed with the disease. He was not sure if he should adopt another animal after learning that he had an incurable condition. He already needed a caretaker because he was already having trouble taking care of himself. He couldn’t possibly cater to the needs of a new pet.
But John began looking for a new pet after a few months. He visited Sherri Franklin, a friend and neighbor, and the founder of the nonprofit rescue group of Muttville Senior Dog Rescue. They started talking about John adopting one of their rescue dogs.
Sherri acknowledged his struggles and promised him that if he ever required assistance with the care of a new dog, she would be there for him. She was well aware that John needs full-time companionship.
Hearing this, John got more assured and turned his attention to the dogs that were available for adoption.
That’s when he met Pawpaw, a wolfhound/beagle mix that was approximately 10 years old. They clicked right away, and they were soon inseparable. The dog’s presence made a significant difference in John’s life. Despite the fact that he was confined to a wheelchair, the two would frequently go out together.
Unfortunately, John’s health began to deteriorate. He dialed Sherri’s number and requested her to begin looking for a new home for Pawpaw. He wanted to be certain that they would adore the puppy as much as he did. Sherri’s group would also allow Pawpaw to be with John for as long as he is alive.
Sherri began the process of finding the dog a new family. Soon after, two men inquired. Sherri met them and then took them to John.
When the ailing dog owner watched Pawpaw having a happy time playing with the men, he was confident that his dog would have a good life after he died.
John passed three days following that meeting.
Sherri believes John hung on until he realized Pawpaw would find the right home when he died. He felt delighted and at ease when he met the new owners of his beloved dog.
Source: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue