*Lana update 3/2/26 💔😭
From our Director, Heather Wilson Safsten:
“My lovely Lana crossed the rainbow bridge today. She came to me from the e-list at County after being dumped by her family. She was deaf and blind with rotten teeth and a large tumor. We were able to remove the very large mammary tumor and give her a dental so she could live pain free.

Lana loved sunning on the patio, doing laps in the house and most of all loved to eat her food and treats. While she didn’t interact with the other dogs much and struggled with accepting affection she was content in her little world, safe and warm and very much loved.
Over the last week she stopped eating and started sleeping more. We tried everything we could to restart her hunger drive but she politely declined. She let me know she was done, that it was time to say goodbye.

Goodbye my Lana Lou. Know that you were an amazing dog, that you were loved, that you mattered. I know the Shady Pines residents who passed before you are greeting you now and will show you the way.”
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*UPDATE – Lana is now tumor and cancer free and officially up for adoption for the right furever family! She is blind and deaf but that doesn’t stop her from being the sweetest cuddle buddy you can find!*
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This sweet 12-year-old girl was heartbreakingly surrendered to the shelter by the only family she’s ever known — since she was just a puppy. Their reason? They “no longer had time for her.” Poor Lana was terrified and confused, not understanding why her world suddenly changed.

When we learned about her, we couldn’t let her down. Unfortunately, her original foster home fell through at the last minute, leaving her with nowhere to go and almost out of time. Thankfully, one of our incredible fosters stepped up so Lana wouldn’t be failed again.

Lana is deaf, has very limited vision, severely rotten teeth, and a large abdominal tumor. She’ll need surgery and lots of medical care to get her feeling better. Most of all, she needs love and stability after being abandoned in her golden years.

We’ve promised her exactly that. 💕 She is safe now, surrounded by people who love her and will see her through whatever comes next.