06/09/2026
Update: Adopted!
π Hospice Foster Home Needed: Meet Alba π
Alba isn't looking for forever.
She's looking for comfort, kindness, and a soft place to rest.
This sweet senior girl was found as a stray, and while we'll never know exactly what her life looked like before arriving at the shelter, we know she deserves better than spending her final days here.
At just 35 pounds, Alba is currently working on gaining weight and strength. She has multiple mammary tumors, and due to her age and condition, surgery is not considered a safe option. Even if surgery were possible, it is likely that Alba is battling cancer that will need to be managed rather than cured.
What Alba needs now isn't more procedures or more time in a kennel.
She needs a home.
A warm bed. Gentle hands. A family willing to love her for however much time she has left.
Despite everything she's been through, Alba remains incredibly sweet. She can be a little timid when meeting new people, but with patience and kindness, she blossoms into a loving companion. She enjoys treats, knows how to sit, and takes snacks with the gentlest mouth. She's also done well meeting other dogs when given time to warm up and settle in.
π About Alba:
βοΈ Senior mixed-breed sweetheart
βοΈ 35 pounds and gaining weight
βοΈ Gentle and affectionate
βοΈ Knows "sit"
βοΈ Takes treats softly
βοΈ Can do well with other dogs after a slow introduction
βοΈ Looking for a quiet, comfortable place to spend her remaining time
We don't know how much time Alba has left. It could be months, it could be longer. What we do know is that every dog deserves love, dignity, and comfort at the end of their journey.
Can you be the person who gives Alba that gift?
If you're interested in fostering or learning more about hospice fostering, please contact Saginaw County Animal Care & Control at 989-797-4500, send us a Facebook message, or stop by the shelter.
Let's make sure Alba's final chapter is filled with the love she has always deserved. β€οΈπΎ