A 97 year woman refused to move to a nursing home that wouldn’t accept her dog, not wanting to leave her 22 year old furry friend.
The Chania woman’s late husband had found an abandoned puppy on the streets, picked him up and brought him home. They named him Oscar.
With advancing health problems, it was imperative for the woman to move to a nursing home. But the home she was to be sent to did not accept animals.
But her devotion to her dog made it difficult for the woman who also did not have any friends or family that she could hand the dog over to.
It was only until a neighbour was said to have contacted a local animal welfare organisation, informing them of the situation.
From there, Oscar was adopted by a couple in Rethymno, his new owners saying that Oscar “seems to comply well with the new conditions despite his advanced age,” Keep Talking Greece reported.
“He still remains cautious but enjoys the walks and the treats given from a loving hand.”
The Chania woman was extremely thankful that her friend of 22 years was able to find a new, safe home.