Sadly, not all pets in shelters share the same fate. While some of them get adopted and live a happy life, others don’t have a happy ending.
Meet Ashlyn, a senior dog that has been living at a shelter in North Carolina for several months. She had just a few days to live after she was diagnosed with cancer.
Instead of dying alone at the shelter, one pilot decided to fill her final days with lots of love.
One day, Ashlyn didn’t feel well and it was obvious that she is suffering from an illness. She was checked by vets who diagnosed with cancer and several tumors under her skin. The sick dog couldn’t even play or run anymore.
Then, the New England Humane Society wanted Ashlyn’s final days to be worth it. When doctors said she has a few weeks left, everyone decided to make her last day a little bit happier.
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The shelter staff managed to find the perfect home for Ashlyn where she can spend her last days. However, the family was located more than 400 miles away.
The staff couldn’t get her there quickly. But, a trained pilot decided to step in and solve the problem.
Paul Steklkenski, who is also the owner of Flying Fur Animal Rescue, promised that he would get Ashlyn in her new home as soon as possible. This flight was the highlight of Ashlyn’s final days.
Paul took a few pictures of himself and his furry companion and shared them on Facebook. Although it took Ashlyn a few minutes to adjust, she enjoyed herself in the air.
When Paul noticed that she is uncomfortable, he gave her dog biscuits.
The pilot became emotional during the flight after he saw that the dog is happier than she’s been in the last few weeks. He always had a passion for flying and pets.
Then, he came up with a plan to combine both passions. He founded Flying Fur Rescue and has been flying animals around the country. He describes his job as satisfying and really rewarding.
When Ashlyn met her new family, she was so happy. Tracy Lancer picked up the dog and wanted to make sure Ashlyn receives lots of love and attention.
Tracy was shocked after she saw that Ashlyn was in bad condition. However, she managed to get Ashlyn’s weight back to normal and even made sure she receives the best medical care.
Although Ashlyn has a few weeks left to live, she is living her best life.
