Senior Dog Chief, Who Has Spent Years At Shelter, Scores Loving Home On Super Bowl Sunday

A 75-year-old woman from Williamstown, New Jersey, lost the love of her life in 2016, but has found unconditional love again with an overlooked senior shelter dog at Burlington County Animal Shelter.

Rose Ragone lives all alone after losing her husband and her only daughter headed to California for college. She has been very lonely and when she heard about the shelter’s Super Bowl Sunday “Tail”-gate party she decided to drive the 42 miles to meet some of the shelter pets.

While she has no intention of adopting, it was love at first sight when she met Chief. It turns out the Kansas City Chiefs weren’t the only winners on Super Bowl Sunday.

Chief, a 10-year-old pit bull mix, has been patiently waiting for over two years for someone to pick him – longer than any other dog at the shelter. He knows all about being lonely and desperately wanted to find someone to love. His patience paid off and he found the love of his life. The good boy was adopted on Super Bowl Sunday and hasn’t left his mom’s side.

He spent Valentine’s Day being showered with love and is living his best life. Rose told Fox29, “He’s been full of energy like a playful puppy since he has been his new big backyard. And Rose say the skinny dog won’t be skinny for long. She said he’s gonna be an Italian dog, who now has a new pasta chef, along with his dog food and a couch to sleep on.”

The sweet boy was a staff and volunteer favorite and there were many happy tears when he was finally adopted. The shelter shared the happy news with their fans who thanked Rose for adopting Chief and giving him a wonderful life.

Burlington County Commissioner Deputy Director Dan O’Connell states, “Our Board was rooting for Chief to find his forever home on Sunday and we were thrilled to learn that he was adopted by someone who was willing to open up her home and her heart to this loveable dog.”

Chief will spend the rest of his days being spoiled, as he should be. There are so many overlooked senior pets like Chief at shelters waiting for someone to give them a chance. Senior pets are the best because they have already mastered basic commands, walking on a leash, and don’t require hours of exercise. They are content going for a leisure walk, playing in the backyard, and cuddling on the couch. Please consider adopting an older dog or cat and allow them to spend their golden years in a loving home.