I adopted the oldest dog at the shelter, knowing she only had a month left to live

The oldest frail dog that only had a month to live, but somehow stole my heart the moment I laid eyes on her, cost me my marriage which I wasn’t aware was over even before I stepped foot at the shelter.

Greg and I had been together for many years. But as we couldn’t have kids, our home turned too silent over time, so I suggested getting a dog.

Greg’s first comment was that he didn’t want “some yappy little thing.”

When we arrived at the shelter, Maggie caught my attention. Above her kennel it read: “Senior Dog – 12 Years Old – Health Issues – Hospice Adoption Only.”

Midjourney

These words broke my heart. The connection I felt for that dog was insane.

“Greg, we should take this one,” I said, overly excited. But Greg didn’t feel the same.

“That dog’s halfway to the grave,” he said, and then gave me an ultimatum. “If you take her in, I’m leaving.”

Honestly, I though he was joking, but the moment Maggie entered the house, Greg started packing his belongings. I was sure he would come to his senses, but just a few weeks later, I was served with divorce papers.

At that moment of shock, I started laughing, and then I started crying.

But that oldest dog was there to comfort me.

There were days when she wouldn’t touch her food, but I researched a lot and found ways to feed her soft food.

The dog that was given just a month to live was now thriving.

Some months later, her fur started growing back, and I heard her bark for the first time ever.

One day, as I felt Maggie was ready to take a walk outside, I stumbled upon Greg. But he wasn’t alone. He was with another woman. Strangely, I didn’t feel heart.

“Well, Claire,” he said, “as you can see I moved on. Our marriage was over anyways, and that dog of yours just made the exit smoother.”

Midjourney

He noticed I was alone, so he said, “I knew that creature would die right away.”

I couldn’t believe his words. How could I be with someone so cruel, I asked myself.

At that moment, my close friend Mark appeared from around the corner. He had Maggie on a leash.

“What!? Is that dog still alive?” Greg asked, shocked.

“Yes, Greg, she is, ans she’s thriving. You leaving me meant a second chance for her, and I’ll never regret that decision.”

Greg was quick to turn around and leave together with his new wife.

Some time later, Mark, Maggie, and I were at the park again. As we had fun at the sun, I noticed something on Maggie’s tag. It was a tiny box with the most beautiful ring.

Mark proposed me, and Maggie was part of our fairytale. That dog, whose life I though I was saving, actually saved mine.

Please SHARE this article with your family and friends on Facebook.

Bored Daddy

Love and Peace

Monica Pop
Monica Pop
Monica Pop is a senior writer for Bored Daddy magazine covering the latest trending and popular articles across the United States and around the world.

More from author

Related posts

Latest posts

The Case That Stirred Wakefield: Loss, Accountability, and Lessons Learned

Beneath the Quiet Streets of Wakefield: The Tragedy Behind Liam Deane’s Story In a quiet corner of Wakefield, whispers stirred—questions about Liam Deane that no...

Air Disaster Strikes as Plane with Over 240 Onboard Goes Down

Global Shock as Passenger Jet with Over 244 Aboard Crashes Under Mysterious Circumstances. The world is reeling from breaking reports of a large-scale aviation...

Greta Thunberg’s brutal response to Donald Trump amid ‘anger management issues’ comment

President Donald Trump and Swedish activist Greta Thunberg come from very different perspectives. While Greta is best known as a climate change activist, Trump...

Pick your wing to reveal who your guardian angel is

Sometimes, you may feel the presence of an invisible guide that offers protection and remind you you are not alone. That comforting presence could...

Doctor issues warning about eating too much rice

Rice is a great source of gut-friendly fiber, complex carbohydrates, and B vitamins. The fiber in brown and wild rice supports digestive health by...

A wealthy CEO in Mexico found a staff member skipping meals to breastfeed her baby — the shocking truth behind it shocked everyone

While the entire city slept, Jyoti, a thirty-four year old mother, kept working tirelessly. She spent every night mopping floors, carrying heavy buckets, and...