Senior Shelter Dog Who Lost Only Family She Ever Knew Finally Gets a Promise of Home

Zeva is a senior dog who lost the only family she had when her owner passed away and was surrendered by the late owner’s relatives. The 12-year-old pup is now in foster care and is officially listed for adoption with KC Pet Project (Instagram: @kcpetproject). On June 5, Zeva’s foster parent posted a short Instagram video telling her story and sharing a promise to find her a new home. In the post the foster set a focused goal to push for adoption quickly, noting they would fight to get Zeva settled again and giving the effort a nine-day timeframe to see what could be accomplished. The clip has resonated online, drawing thousands of views and support from people around the world; the Instagram post has received about 6,000 likes and many sympathetic comments from viewers moved by Zeva’s situation. After losing the only family she ever knew, Zeva remains hopeful in foster care and her caregiver is actively advocating for her to be rehomed. Her story highlights the vulnerability of senior dogs when an owner dies and the difference a committed foster can make. Zeva’s immediate path forward is adoption through KC Pet Project. Readers who want to help or learn more can find her listing at the @kcpetproject Instagram account and follow the foster’s updates about efforts to place her in a permanent, loving home.