Annie, a black lab who has become silver and white, is currently fulfilling a bucket list and receiving love.
DALLAS (AP) — Lauren Siler was preparing to board a plane from Anchorage, Alaska, back to Dallas when she noticed the frosted face of a senior dog in severe need.
Lauren stated, “I noticed her adorable little face sitting in her terrible tiny kennel.”
An Instagram account that distributes information about pets at Dallas Animal Services that need to be adopted or rescued featured the dog.
Anyone who surrenders a dog to the shelter has the option of providing as much or as little information as they choose.
The people who dropped Annie off reported she had stopped walking and eating, according to Lauren.
By the time Lauren arrived in Dallas and checked with her best friend and roommate, Lisa Flores, to see whether she was okay with bringing home a puppy in need, Annie had already been adopted by a rescue group.
Lauren and Lisa immediately offered their foster home to the Pawerful Rescue, which was still looking for one.
Fosters are often transitory, but with so little time left, Annie is a permanent fixture.
“The vet said she’ll be lucky if she lives a month,” Lauren explained.
Friends began suggesting items to tick off a bucket list after Lauren and Lisa began posting images of Annie.
Annie went on a hamburger tour, stopping at In-N-Out and Whataburger drive-thrus.
She ate a meat patty at both locations.
She celebrated her birthday at a party.
She had a professional photo shoot and her DNA analysed; she’s largely lab but also part-pit bull.
Annie got more “popular” as they shared more photos.
Lauren stated, “Some of her Instagram clips have received like 4.2 million views.” “We needed a P.O. box for her fan mail.”
Annie celebrated Christmas in July and Valentine’s Day in August, and she received cards from all over the world, including the Netherlands, Australia, and Hungary.
“We received so many donations from her followers that we went to the shelter with a trunk full of treats,” Lisa explained.
They hope Annie’s story will encourage others to think about rescuing or adopting senior canines.
“If you are unable to adopt, consider fostering.” If you are unable to foster, please consider donating. “And if you can’t donate, you can volunteer,” Lauren said.
Annie was given approximately a month to live. They’re still showering her with affection four months later.
The only difficulty with loving a 19-year-old dog is that you will lose a 19-year-old dog shortly.
But the pain will be worth it.
“We’re going to let her live her life until she’s ready to die,” Lauren explained.
“It would have torn my heart more if she had spent her last day in the shelter.”
