20 Dogs Before and After Rescue from Different Kinds of Suffering

#20 Ginger

One of the most moving illustrations of tenacity and patience in shelter life is Ginger's ten-year search for a permanently home. Abandoned at two years old, her timid and nervous demeanor rendered her almost unnoticeable to possible adopters who typically turned for more outgoing canines. She observed from her kennel for more than 10 years while younger, more active canines found homes while she stayed behind, her golden years gradually turning her into a silver-faced beauty. Ginger's tale underwent a sea change when a committed shelter activist noticed her situation and set out to get her the ideal home. This brought her to meet Beth, who noticed past Ginger's age and shy manner to identify the soft, kind soul within. Beth's choice to open her heart and house to this senior canine demonstrated that it's never too late for a second chance at happiness and that real beauty is in the ability to love and be loved regardless of age.