Silverado and Sierra Together Forever
Silverado and Sierra are brother and sister, living together since they were puppies. Their owners had them for 6 years before surrendering them to the shelter because of a divorce. Entering an animal shelter is always a stressful situation for any dog. Most reputable shelters will attempt to place a 'bonded' pair like Silverado and Sierra together so as not to disrupt their lives any further.
Placing two large dogs like Silverado and Sierra together can be difficult. Usually, adopters will look for just one dog and often have other animals, so adopting two dogs is rarely an option. During the summer, the shelter was getting overcrowded, and they were not having much luck finding a home together, so York SPCA reached out to Sedona for help.
After meeting Silverado and Sierra, they were clearly attached to each other. During "playtime," they would chase after the same toy together, never fighting over it, and they would come up together waiting for a treat or more attention. When we took Sierra for a separate walk, Silverado paced around the fenced-in play area, waiting for her return.
Silverado and Sierra were with Sedona for a little over 3 months, about the average time a dog stays in our program before finding a forever home. Although initially, we had some inquiries into adopting them together, most people that contacted us were interested in one or the other but not both. Patience can be a virtue in rescue, and waiting for the right home to keep Silverado and Sierra was worth the wait. We received an inquiry from a family that had recently lost their 6-year-old German Shepherd after a year of intensive care for many medical issues. They had a hole in their lives, and Silverado and Sierra were soon to fill it.
Despite living about 6 hours away from Silverado and Sierra, their new owners were committed and willing to make the trip to give Silverado and Sierra a forever home. Their new home included another friendly dog, a fenced-in yard, an active household, and two loving owners.
