At the Wichita Animal Shelter, time is running out for a sweet senior dog known only by her shelter ID: LB02. Once someone’s loyal companion, she is now facing the unthinkable—being euthanized, not because of who she is, but because of her fragile health and age.

When veterinarians examined LB02, they found a heartbreaking list of ailments: advanced dental disease, a painful oral mass, severe ear infections, dermatitis, and multiple untreated skin tumors. Each condition is treatable with proper care, but shelters with limited resources often cannot provide the long-term medical attention dogs like her desperately need.

Despite her pain, LB02’s spirit remains unbroken. Volunteers describe her as gentle, affectionate, and endlessly forgiving. One staff member shared, “The moment you sit with her, she leans in, closes her eyes, and just sighs—as if she’s been waiting her whole life for someone to hold her.”

Her story is sparking compassion online, as rescuers and animal lovers rally to save her. Already, kind strangers have offered donations toward her medical bills, but what she truly needs is a foster home, an adopter, or a rescue group willing to give her a chance.

For LB02, this may be the first time she experiences a warm bed, soothing hands, and unconditional love. She doesn’t need years—she simply needs a soft place to spend her final chapter surrounded by kindness.

Every share, every donation, and every call to rescues could make the difference between life and death for this overlooked senior.