Meet Valerie Reid, the amazing lady who couldn’t bear the idea of any elderly dogs dying alone, so she turned her home into a hospice!
The non-profit Whispering Willows Senior Dog Sanctuary in Missouri now looks after up to 80 pups at the same time.
The sanctuary was created in 2017 after Valerie had trouble finding a home for her father’s elderly Doberman.
“My husband and I were at our city’s pet limit and we were unable to take her. We looked everywhere for any rescue that would help and due to her age none would home her,” she said.
Now Valeria takes in all elderly dogs whose humans have passed or moved into a retirement home and have spent too long at a shelter.
“The dogs live with us openly and go between the two buildings. anywhere we go, they go and are treated as part of the family.”
“The best part is the transformation they go through when they know that they are safe and loved.”
“Our vision is to help people prepare for the end of life, none of us are guaranteed tomorrow.”
“We get to send our seniors off in comfort and love. Yes, it hurts but it is an honor to love and care for them.”
