There’s nothing sadder than losing your best four-legged friend, but knowing there’s a little dog desperately trying to find love in a forever family before it’s too late, that’s even sadder! Griswold is an older dog in that situation. This puppy could be having his last Christmas.

Griswold is an eight-year-old Beagle dog who has been to the Richmond Animal League  (RAL) shelter  and was recently diagnosed with lymphoma. Chemotherapy is usually the recommended treatment for this common canine cancer, but a long-term solution does not seem likely due to the severity of Griswold’s condition.

Griswold also suffers from chronic dry eye and is recovering from a skin condition. Despite his medical condition, this dog is full of love and loyalty.

Life in the shelter is not a good place to spend your last months of life, and the RAL staff members were determined to find you the perfect family. Someone who would open their heart and home to give an older dog one last chance at a comfortable life.

Kacie Robertson, Special Events Coordinator at RAL , told  WTVR :

“We understand with his prognosis, that it will be a special home, but he is a special dog and we trust that there is someone who will love this boy, for as long as he has.”

Veterinary staff predict Griswold has up to a year to snuggle up with the family, eat treats, and do whatever sweet dogs like him deserve. Kacie explained that his new family would be responsible for palliative care to keep him happy and comfortable. He needs a soft place to sleep and a lot of love.

Older dog found a loving home to spend his last Christmas

After Jill Anderson heard Griswold’s story, she knew she could give her the perfect home.

Jill dijo a iHeartDogs:

«I saw Griswold’s story posted on a Facebook group called Beagle Parents. Since I live in Richmond, Virginia, and love older dogs, I knew I couldn’t leave Griswold at the shelter. So I ran to the shelter before it opened to fill out the adoption application.

Now, Griswold is settling into his new home, with the company of his new sister, Maddie. She is a 14 year old Puggle that Jill rescued two years ago.

Jill said:

“Griswold is adjusting very well. He has been busy searching for his favorite spots around the house, checking out all the toys, and visiting the neighborhood dog park with Maddie. His favorite thing so far is putting his front paws on the TV stand and watching TV! ‘

Now Griswold’s new family can’t wait to show him the best Christmas of his life. A Christmas that is possibly the last.

“Griswold and Maddie, of course, will have their photos taken with Santa. We will also head to the Delaware Beaches for the vacation where Griswold will meet and be pampered by his new grandparents! ”

Thanks to this woman for being an angel and welcoming Griswold into her family, so that he can spend his last months surrounded by a lot of love.