Giving older dogs a second chance at life

Older pets may be a bit greyer or not romp as much, but they can still add a lot to their owner's life. Photo: TNS/Dreamstime

Jolie Gallagher and her husband were not looking to expand their pack when they spotted the black dog on an animal welfare organisation's Instagram page in March.

The friendly Australian Shepherd mix, later renamed Cricket, was found as a stray and brought to the shelter.