Dedham's Animal Rescue League Seeks Home For Two Senior Dogs

DEDHAM, MA - The Animal Rescue League of Boston in Dedham is looking for a special family to open up their hearts and home for a bonded pair of senior dogs, this after recently losing their owner.

At a press conference Thursday morning at the ARL's Dedham office, Franklin and Frieda were introduced to the public.

Franklin, a 9-year-old Sharpei, and Frieda, a 6-year-old Sharpei, are no strangers to ARL. The pair came to ARL initially in late 2018 as part of a transport of dogs from North Carolina and with their sweet demeanor were able to find a new home quickly.

Sadly, their owner recently passed away, and the pair is now looking for a home together to spend their retirement years.

"Franklin and Frieda are bonded and need to be together," according to an ARL press release. "They are fun-loving and extremely friendly, but ARL understands that it takes a special home to take in not just one, but two, senior dogs. While healthy overall, the pair do have medical needs that will require attention upon adoption – Franklin is prone to ear infections, while Frieda’s allergies can cause dry skin and/or ear infections."

Senior animals, like Franklin and Frieda, make wonderful pets, and typically do not require the attention, training and patience that comes with their younger counterparts. However, they are sometimes overlooked by potential adopters in search of puppies, kittens, or young adult animals.

Interested adopters can log onto arlboston.org to find more information on Franklin and Frieda.

ABOUT THE ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF BOSTON:

The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is an unwavering champion for animals in need, committed to keeping them safe and healthy in habitats and homes. Founded in 1899, ARL provides high-quality veterinary care, adoption, and rescue services; while also confronting the root causes of animal cruelty and neglect through innovative community programs, police investigations, and public advocacy. In 2021, ARL served over 23,000 animals throughout Massachusetts. ARL is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. The Animal Rescue League of Boston does not receive government grants or public funding and relies on the generosity of our supporters to help animals in need. For more information please visit us online at; and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

The above notice is a press release. The opinions expressed are the author's own.