A Loving Temporary Home for Senior Dog Sally

Thanks to dog sharing, senior dog Sally receives exactly the personalised care she needs. Her owner Anke especially appreciates that Sally does not get overwhelmed in a large dog boarding facility, but is instead lovingly welcomed by a family who enjoys caring for her on a regular basis. This allows Sally to spend relaxed days away from her own home—without stress, without noise, and fully tailored to her needs.

This form of dog care is also a true gift for the family looking after her. Since they cannot keep a dog of their own, they cherish every hour spent with Sally. The two children in particular immediately took the elderly dog into their hearts and look forward to every overnight stay. A genuine win-win situation that only dog sharing can create.

Senior dog with special needs

Sally is already very old, has no teeth left, and can barely hear. She never felt comfortable in commercial dog boarding facilities. Even the journey there made her uneasy because she knew exactly where she was being taken. For Anke, it quickly became clear: such an environment is not suitable for Sally.

Through Hondenlief, she eventually found a family who is calm, has plenty of time, and does not own another dog—ideal conditions for the relaxed care of a sensitive senior dog.

Reliability from the very first moment

Anke recalls that she initially worried whether the care would be reliable. But the very first meeting felt right. Her gut feeling was spot on—and her initial doubts quickly disappeared.

The dependable support means a great deal to her, especially because Sally, due to her age, needs particularly calm and stable care.

Happy children, happy dog

The family caring for Sally consists of two young children who love dogs but cannot have one themselves. That’s why they treasure every minute spent with Sally.

By now, they even call Anke on their own to ask whether Sally can stay over again. During her first visit, they even crafted a small welcome sign for their front door—a touching sign of how wholeheartedly Sally has been welcomed into their family.

Charming quirks of an old lady

As sweet and well-behaved as Sally is, she still has her own little quirks. Sometimes she sneaks upstairs—despite being told not to—and lies down in Anke’s husband’s bed.

Anke usually notices by the tell-tale dip in the blanket. Normally, Sally hears the sound of the car when Anke arrives home and quickly runs to her dog bed, pretending nothing happened. A lovable detail that shows how cheeky even an elderly dog can still be.

A wonderful match for everyone involved

For Anke, it’s clear: without Hondenlief, this kind of care wouldn’t have been possible. She sums up her experience like this: “I'm truly grateful that Hondenlief exists, because for us this has been a real stroke of luck.”

Sally receives loving, personalised care. The family gains valuable experience with dogs—and enjoys the time spent with their “four-legged friend on loan.”

A perfect example of how dog sharing connects people and dogs, creating cherished moments for both.