For sixteen beautiful years, Tulip and Buffy had everything they could ever want — a warm home, familiar faces, and each other. But just a few weeks ago, their entire world was turned upside down.
After a lifetime with their family, the two elderly sisters suddenly found themselves homeless and heartbroken, sitting side by side in a cold kennel at the Palmdale Animal Care Center.
One day, they were curled up on the couch they’d known their whole lives. The next, they were trembling in fear, unsure why everything they loved had disappeared.
“Everything they knew and loved was ripped away from them in an instant,” Northwest Dog Project shared on Instagram.
When someone came forward to adopt Tulip and Buffy soon after their arrival, the shelter staff’s hearts soared. The pair’s story seemed to be getting the happy ending they deserved.
But just days later, heartbreak struck again.
The adopter brought them back, saying simply that the sisters “don’t do anything.”
Once again, Tulip and Buffy were abandoned — left confused, rejected, and grieving all over again. They didn’t understand that their calm, quiet nature, once a sign of contentment, had become the reason they were unwanted.
When Northwest Dog Project heard their story, they refused to let it end there. The rescue stepped in and brought the gentle seniors to their sanctuary — a haven designed especially for older dogs who need peace, love, and understanding.
“Senior dogs are some of the most vulnerable victims of the massive pet overpopulation problem,” the rescue wrote. “They’re often deemed ‘unadoptable’ by most people’s standards.”
After a brief stay with a foster family, Tulip and Buffy finally arrived at their new home — a cozy, kennel-free space filled with soft beds, warm blankets, and compassionate caretakers.
Now, the sisters spend their days napping in the sun, exploring at their own pace, and rediscovering what it feels like to be safe. No one expects them to “do” anything. They’re simply loved for who they are.
Once they’ve been fully cleared by their vets, Tulip and Buffy will be available for adoption. But the team at Northwest Dog Project isn’t in a rush — they’re happy to care for the sisters as long as needed.
“Knowing they’re on the way to finding exactly where they’re supposed to be — while being cherished and adored — is heart-bursting,” wrote Rita Earl Blackwell, a volunteer at Palmdale Animal Care Center.
After everything they’ve endured, Tulip and Buffy are finally surrounded by love again — proof that it’s never too late to find your forever home.
If you're interested in adopting Tulip and Buffy, you can fill out an application here.
