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06 Oct 2025

Young Kilkenny couple adopt old dog whose owners 'no longer had time for her'

Shivers (12) was surrendered to Kilkenny/Carlow Dog Shelter and after a miserable week and has now found happiness and love in her new home

Doting Kilkenny couple adopt old dog whose owners 'no longer had time for her'

Shivers from Kilkenny/Carlow Dog Shelter

Carlow/Kilkenny dog shelter have shared a heartwarming story to their social media of an elderly dog who has had a rough week in their care but has now found a new home.

Shivers, who is 12 years old, was surrendered into care as her family no longer had time for her, the shelter said.

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"Se didn’t eat for two days and just took to her bed, she broke our hearts... we would sit with her but she just wanted to go home.
 
"Shivers week was about to get a whole lot better when Katie and Evan came to meet her and they took her home. Her first day was like she had always been there, loves her food, walks and outings, even Kiff the rescue cat.

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"Katie and Evan we can’t thank you enough for choosing to adopt not just a shelter dog but an oldie shelter dog, we know in your care she will thrive and have the best time. Have a great life Shivers you so deserve it."

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