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LADYBIRD

Ladybird came to Old Dog Heaven on February 23, 2025. She is an 11 year old husky with the sweetest face and a playful soul. She went into the shelter when her family of ten years was no longer able to care for her. She was quite stressed when she came home, but she got the hang of things quickly, learning from the three boys, Dexter, Bandit and Luckie. 

Ladybird is a bit unique to Old Dog Heaven in that she is a little younger and healthier than most who come to stay. Rocky suddenly died several weeks prior to Ladybird's arrival. Rocky was a helper dog in the home, assisting the other old, sick and traumatized dogs as they came into Old Dog Heaven. I was hoping to find another girl who could be such a calm and peaceful presence in the home. I think we found it! As she adjusts, we are learning that she is super sweet, very playful, and loves every dog she meets. 

As for her health, right now it seems solid. She has about 17 pounds of extra weight on her, which causes very strenuous breathing. She has already lost a couple pounds, and the exercises she gets is doing wonders for her. We are hoping there are no underlying issues regarding her cardio-pulmonary health. The vet is hopeful that when the weight comes off, she will feel great. 

So, we have a new lady in town. We are happy to have her happy little soul at Old Dog Heaven!