Senior Dog Returned To Shelter After 12 Years For Euthanasia

This is the story of Netty. After over a decade was returned to the same shelter with the request of euthanasia.

Netty, a 15-year-old mixed pit bull, arrived at a Philadelphia shelter in 2010. She’d only been there a couple of days before she was adopted. Over a decade of love and loyalty later, she was returned to the same shelter.

But rather than them looking for help or a means of getting her better, they asked that she be euthanized. According to Maddie, Netty’s previous owners weren’t interested in talking about other options for her.

“She was old and having some incontinence difficulties in the house,” said Maddie Bernstein. “They felt like she still had a quality of life,” Maddy said. “They started her on meds, and she did really well. She was starting to improve.”

Once Netty was on her way to recovery, the shelter decided to put out a message on social media. Asking whether anyone would be interested in adopting Netty. Although they hoped for the best, they knew it’d be a challenge.

It caught the eye of Amy Kidd, a veterinarian in West Chester. Their family had sadly lost their 12-year-old rescue dog, Monty, to cancer just a month before.

“As soon as I saw her face, I was like okay, she’s the one that needs to come to my house,” said Amy.

Finally the day came to meet her new family. Netty was excitedly trotted up and started wagging her tail. Once everyone saw that, they knew it was a done deal. The family quickly got Netty’s incontinence under control with medication, and the arthritis in her lower spine and elbows has also been improving steadily.

“She’s kind of a stubborn girl,” Amy said. “She is officially the queen bee of the house. I have a feeling she’s going to be around for quite a bit.”

Netty is now living her best life. Amy hopes that this story encourages more people to adopt seniors, as they’re just as worthy of love and affection. The family believes that Netty has so much to offer. We wish Netty and her new family all the best for the future.