06/02/2026
Fostering a senior is sacred work. There is no doubt about it. If you can give this scared, confused angel comfort and love by fostering, hurry and reach out to our friends Longleaf Animal Rescue because this senior doesn’t have time on his side.
Jase has been adopted
I know this is heartbreaking, we cannot judge the owners as we don’t know what their circumstances were. The point of the post is to get this boy somewhere out of the Shelter that is Safe safe to call Home.
💔 15 YEARS OF LOYALTY SHOULD NOT END IN A SHELTER 💔
This is Jase.
And if we're being honest, the shelter is no place for him.
Jase was surrendered to Granville County Animal Shelter on May 26, 2026, because his family was moving. At 15 years old, he suddenly found himself homeless and confused, entering an already overflowing shelter that simply doesn't have enough space for all the animals who need help.
The shelter is full.
Jase's time is already running short.
But before anyone gives up on him, we have to try.
Because Jase hasn't given up.
Despite losing the only home he's known, this sweet senior still greets staff and volunteers with a wagging tail and a sparkle in his eye. When he sees his friends coming, he gets a surprising pep in his step. He walks beautifully on a leash, enjoys attention, loves affection, and still has a playful side that reminds us there's plenty of life left in this old gentleman.
Like many senior dogs, Jase has a few lumps and bumps. He isn't perfect.
But neither are any of us.
What he is... is loving.
What he is... is loyal.
What he is... is deserving.
For 15 years, Jase gave his family his heart. He stood by their side through life's ups and downs. He loved without conditions. He asked for very little in return.
Now he needs someone to stand by him.
The thought of a shelter being the final chapter of his story is heartbreaking. A cold kennel is not where a dog who has spent 15 years being someone's companion should spend his remaining days.
He deserves a soft bed.
He deserves a family.
He deserves kindness.
He deserves a chance.
Maybe you're not looking for a puppy. Maybe you have room in your home and heart for a senior who simply wants to be loved. Maybe you're a rescue willing to give this wonderful boy the second chance he desperately needs.
Whatever the case may be, please take a moment to consider Jase.
The fact that he still carries so much joy after everything he's been through is nothing short of amazing.
📍 Granville County Animal Shelter
515 New Commerce Drive
Oxford, NC
🕛 Shelter Hours:
Tuesday–Saturday
12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Please arrive by 4:00 PM if you would like to visit or adopt.
🐾 If you have other dogs, please bring them along for a meet-and-greet.
💲 Adoption Fee: $50
(Possibly waived for the right adopter.)
Jase has not yet been heartworm tested. If he is found to be heartworm positive, Rocky's Bridge, Inc. has generously agreed to cover treatment through their veterinarian. If you choose to use your own veterinarian, Rocky's Bridge will contribute up to $200 toward treatment costs.
More photos of this sweet senior will be posted later this week.
Please share.
Please network.
Please don't let this be the end of Jase's story.
Fifteen years of loyalty has earned him something better than a shelter kennel.
Let's show him that his best days may still be ahead of him. ❤️
I hope someone sees him and realizes that senior dogs like Jase often make the most grateful, loving companions imaginable.
