Heartwarming Dog Rescuer Adopts Senior Shelter Doggo So He Won't Be Alone During His Last Months, The Doggo Wholesomely Teaches Him About the Joy of Being Alive (Video)

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Blake Seidel • Managing Editor & Brand Manager
Jun 8, 2024 12:00 PM EDT

Howdy, dog lovers. We know how fun puppies can be, with those awwdorable little faces, those oversized paws, and those razor-sharp teeth, but senior doggos deserve some love as well! A lot of times, senior dogs don't get picked in animal shelters because no one want to deal with an older doggo, but this story is here to tell you that there is life and joy in the later years!

This wholesome dog rescuer adopted a 16 year old doggo from the shelter, hoping to make his last few months enjoyable before his passing. What happened next was simply incredible - with a little love and a warm place to sleep, the doggo magically seemed to reverse in age! Running around the backyard, wrestling, and what was supposed to be months turned into much longer. We absolutely love sharing these kinds of videos with you because they make us feel pawsitively woof-tastic! Watch the whole video below, it will give you a new look at life!

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    This guy picked up a confused 16-year-old dog from the shelter so he wouldn't alone ** LIKE & FOLLOW FOR MORE seniordoghenry
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    Must be so sad to live in a shelter in the later years. It's tough to be an old dog - your joints hurt, everything doesn't work as well as it used to….but luckily, this story has a happy ending!

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    This guy picked up a confused 16-year-old dog from the shelter so he wouldn't alone LIKE & FOLLOW FOR MORE :seniordoghenry
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    Oh goodness, what an awwdorable face! This is why we're not allowed to go into animal shelters, we would walk out with all of them at the same time. How could you pawssibly resist that face?

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    davidthedaddy Whatever heaven may exist if it does at all you sir are getting a front row seat, with ALL THE DOGS.
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    cdmichelle17 Dogs can touch our soul in a way that no human can
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    christine.davies.372 This man has a beautiful rescue in Bakersfield California by the name of Marley's mutts .his name is zack
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    rgrose33 Dogs will literally live longer just so they can love us more! We don't deserve dogs A
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    janvanagha Love the doggo !! No one deserves to be alone .
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    mose11_aggie_qb God Bless you man. You're a good man. Bless that great dog.
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    nancilys You brought him back to want to live just a little longer
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    sandrawest1134 I believe that compassion and love is the key to healing dogs of any age. Especially seniors it gives then extended life filled with happiness which is what they lack to not give up.
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    pattitharp This video put a smile on my face. Bless you and your heart!
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    saltflower213 This act of love took courage because this hero will be hurt losing his new friend.
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    jinheejink This is @zachskow who is an amazing animal advocate and activist for humans needing a leg up in life through the @pawsitivechangeprogram and @marleysmutts !! Please check out his incredible work and donate to help both dogs and humans, alike! Zach is one of those rare, extraordinary angels walking around disguised as a wonderful human being. **A
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    abigailtidwell3 Poor baby man that's sad I have four senior old dogs I lost one after 16 years she was fighting diabetes and was blind but I love them I just love them and when these guys are gone I will be adopting more...
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    sally_gorham You are heaven sent for sure!! I am soooooo happy for this dog! Thank you so much!
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