10-year-old dog ‘needs someone to lean on’ after landing in SD shelter. Meet Klous
A senior pup in a South Dakota shelter is out to prove that “love doesn’t grow old” and that he has plenty of heart left to give a special family.
Klous, a German wirehaired pointer mix, was plucked out of his safe world and into one filled with shelter shenanigans — something he’s not used to, the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society said in a March 5 Facebook post.
“I’ve learned a lot in my ten years. I’ve learned that sometimes life gets hard, but we don’t have to go through it alone. I’ve always been the one to offer a comforting paw, a gentle nuzzle, or a reassuring lick — because I know how much it matters to have someone by your side,” the shelter said, speaking for Klous.
“But now, I’m the one who needs someone to lean on.
“The life I understood — it’s all gone. Now, I’m in a place full of loud noises and unfamiliar faces. The people here are kind, and I try to be brave, but it’s hard not to feel a little lost.”
Families often choose younger dogs and overlook the seniors, even though most still have a lot of life left in them.
“I know I’m not the youngest dog here. I see the puppies wiggling with boundless energy, their bright eyes full of possibilities,” the shelter said. “I wonder if my gray muzzle makes me invisible next to them. Will someone look past the years and see the love I still have to give?”
Klous has an outgoing personality and craves attention and human touch, his pet profile says. While he gets along with other dogs just fine, he’s not a fan of cats or other small pets. And yes, he has a ton of energy.
“I may have a few more gray hairs, but I still have so much love to give. I still have paws to offer, shoulders to share, and a heart that’s waiting to be someone’s again,” the shelter said.
For more information on Klous, visit the shelter’s website.
This story was originally published March 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM with the headline "10-year-old dog ‘needs someone to lean on’ after landing in SD shelter. Meet Klous."