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4. Yes. Times are shitty for a lot of people. A guy in our suburban N.j. town just posted a Go Fund.

Thu Jul 13, 2023, 07:36 AM

Jul 2023

He is being evicted and is raising money so he can buy a van to live in. From his photo, he looks about 60. He is taking his dog with him.

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20-year-old dog 'heartbroken' after owners surrender him [View all] douglas9 Jul 2023 OP

Who would do such a thing?! Rhiannon12866 Jul 2023 #1

likely someone w no choice. mopinko Jul 2023 #3

Someone having to go into assisted living? marybourg Jul 2023 #5

I have a dog lying at my feet who was surrendered by his owner. Midnight Writer Jul 2023 #12

That's sweet, glad you were there to help! Bluepinky Jul 2023 #13

Wow. 20 is really old for a breed that size. mn9driver Jul 2023 #2

True, based on my experience JudyM Jul 2023 #8

I am glad that this dog found a home LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2023 #9

Kickin' Faux pas Jul 2023 #14

I know of an older lady who only adopts older dogs. milestogo Jul 2023 #15