Shadow

15 YRS

When Joyce was suddenly hospitalized after being hit by a car, her world changed in an instant. 💔 With no family able to care for her beloved senior dog, Shadow, he was taken to a local shelter—and Joyce feared she might never see him again.

But fate had other plans. Thanks to a microchip placed by Lionel's Legacy  during one of their #HiptoChip events, the shelter traced Shadow back—not as a former Lionel’s Legacy dog, but through the chip itself. That one connection set everything in motion. 🐾

Joyce was overwhelmed with emotion when Lionel Legacy called, but unsure how she’d manage to bring Shadow home while recovering in the hospital. That’s when they introduced her to their Home Away From HOME Pet (H)airbnb program—60 days of free temporary foster care, covered vet exams, labwork, food, and even a free dental cleaning, made possible through a grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization. 💛

Joyce broke down in tears. The support gave her peace of mind—and the motivation to heal. Lionel Legacy kept in touch, shared updates on Shadow, and made sure he was surrounded by love.

Today, Joyce and Shadow are reunited and thriving. They even meet up with Shadow’s foster mom and her pup for park dates, showing just how far a little compassion—and a community of senior dog supporters—can go. 🐶💕

Thanks to you, Joyce and Shadow were able to be reunited and live happily ever after. Together, we’re not just saving senior dogs—we’re keeping families whole. 🙏