Maybe this should be entitled "Second half home" because what I'm really talking about is adopters who take in middle aged dogs. Dogs who come to us between 5 and 7 years of age are often the best of the lot, but are down on their luck through no fault of their own. Invariably it is the human who has broken the human/canine contract, by moving without regard for their dog, by marrying poorly, or for a host of other reasons. It's not always the case that the person is to blame. Sometimes shit happens: someone gets sick, dies, loses their home. Bad things happen to good people and sometimes to people who never imagined they would or could give up their dog. Sometimes it's the best thing for the dog.

Since then, Hans has seen a vet and is on a very specific diet that is working very well for him. He has filled out, gaining enough weight that his ribs can not be felt but not seen, which is ideal. He is also getting acupuncture treatments that are helping his rear end. Although he was always crazy about a ball here at my house, and was with his former owner, he has now given that up.
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Happy for Boomer and his current owner! I'm sure it's also a comfort to the first owner to know Boomer landed well.
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