Family Wants Dog Euthanized Because They Don’t Really Like Her
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Melissa has always had a soft spot for old dogs. Tucked away on 11 quiet acres in Conyers, Georgia, she built a life that matched her calling. Her home, now known as Old Dog Home, is more than just a rescue. It’s a haven where senior dogs get one last shot at comfort, care, and love.
When Melissa launched Old Dog Home, she hoped to make a difference for the dogs that had been left behind. She never imagined just how many would come through her doors. Some arrive needing medical help, some are just tired and worn down by life, and some are looking for kindness they’ve never known. “For the dogs that can be adopted, we’ll do our best to find them families. And for the ones who can’t, we’ll be their family,” she shared on Facebook. “They’ll stay here with us, safe and loved, for as long as they need.”
Recently, Melissa got a phone call from a partner vet clinic. The message was short but heartbreaking. A man had brought in his elderly dog to be put down. Not because she was sick, but because he didn’t want her anymore.
Even though the rescue was already full, Melissa didn’t hesitate. That dog, now named Holly, came home with her.
Holly is somewhere between 10 and 12 years old. Sweet as can be, with a constantly wagging tail, she had already lost her first owner. After that, she bounced between homes until she landed with a family who said they were too busy and had two other dogs. They also claimed she had accidents in the house and said their grandchildren weren’t interested in her.
“I don’t like to criticize kids,” Melissa wrote, “but the granddaughter just shrugged and said, ‘We don’t really like her. We like our other dogs better.’” Meanwhile, Holly stood there, tail wagging, trying to win someone’s affection.
Melissa believes deeply in the worth of these older dogs. “My real calling in life is to show people that ‘old’ doesn’t mean ‘done,’” she said. “Old dogs are forgiving, resilient, and full of love. They deserve a chance just like any young pup.”
Once Holly has had time to heal and settle in, Melissa plans to find her a home where she’ll be cherished. And when that happens, another spot will open, ready for the next forgotten soul who needs saving.
“That’s the dream,” Melissa wrote. “One dog at a time.”
