Mooney . . . . .

leaves the building as the last adoption of 2011

Mooney is a sweetie with a beat up face who looks a little rough and tough with his scars and crooked smile but all he really wants to do is chill out with you.  And though considered a senior, Mooney doesn't realize he is and still wants to go go go or chase a ball, but his body just isn't as young and spry as it once was so short walks and tossing the ball just in front of him lets him enjoy activities like he used to and also keeps him active and feeling like a pup. 

Just as people age, so do dogs, but that doesn't mean they can't still enjoy life to the fullest, just at a little slower pace.

Extremely food motivated, Mooney LIVES for treats but also listens well, sits and has great recall . . . but it does appear that he has been taught to speak!  So he will speak if he feels that a treat should be coming his way and will then be ready for a snuggle and a cuddle.

Finding a home for a dog Mooney's age (10-1/2 years old) can sometimes be a daunting task and usually takes a fairly a long time, with most potential adopters interested in pups or much younger adult dogs than Mooney.  But the adoption fairy was definitely looking out for Mooney last Saturday after a couple looking on-line saw Mooney's picture - yes, with his lop-sided grin and scared face - and just had to meet him.  So drove to the shelter.

After spending a few hours with Mooney they went home to think about it, but returned later that afternoon (after buying a few things for Mooney) to officially adopted him, just before closing on December 31st :-)  

Mooney giving a paw to employee Jenna -

 in the hopes that a treat will appear :-)  

Mooney hanging out with his buddy Taso,
another senior who is still waiting for a home