After Martin’s post went viral, adoption applications for the senior dog were filled within 48 hours. One of the applications was submitted by a couple with knowledge of senior dogs. Ranlet said: “They weren’t afraid of his age, or the heartworm disease he had. They instantly fell in love with him and his tender energy. Martin has been living in the couple’s home for a few weeks.
As he continues to receive heartworm medication at the Wake County SPCA on weekends, his adoption has not yet been finalized but will be soon. They will make the adoption official as soon as his treatment is complete, Ranlet said. He still has a month or two left.
Martin is the only dog in his new family, but he gets along well with Hilltop, his little feline sister. The SPCA staff miss Martin every day, even though they see him on routine visits for heartworm treatment. But they are delighted that he has managed to find the perfect family despite all the obstacles, and they hope his story will encourage others to adopt older dogs. Ranlet commented that it was good to pay more attention to older dogs.
