'My vet gave him one, maybe 2 weeks to live': 17-year-old "terminally ill" dog gets adopted by the kindest person, then thrives for many more years, plus other stories of people choosing to give senior dogs the best retirement

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    This is my old man Chester, I adopted him when he was 17 yrs old. My vet gave him one, maybe 2 weeks to live. He had mouth infection, heartworm positive strong, heart murmur, etc.. Chester was a fighter though, so was I, we didn't give up.
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    He underwent surgeries and treatments. He is now 22 yrs old (birthday was Oct 17) and very healthy and happy. And he always has a smile on his face. He is such a handsome, happy boy
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    "Meet Oatis, my new roommate... I’ve never had a senior dog before."

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    "Just made the adoption official in my 16-year-old foster dog"

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    "Adopted a Senior Buddy, meet Zippy"

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    "Boris Rodriguez, 16.5, just got adopted!"

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    "Recently adopted a senior dog."

    SANYO
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    "13-yr old owner surrender we recently adopted"

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    "Lilly! Adopted on Easter Sunday. She's 12 years old and adjusting well to the new home."

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    "Adopted these girls after they were surrendered for being 'too old'"

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    "Just adopted this 16 y/o sweetie"

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    "This is my newest son, Maxie! We adopted him in November. He is 15-years-old"

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    "Just adopted this old man to give him some comfort in his golden years"

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    "I adopted a 13 year old dog from Humane Society..."

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    "Yesterday I adopted the oldest, sickest and most injured dog from a shelter"

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    "We adopted a senior dog named Sunny"

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    "My husband and I adopted a 15 year old terrier mix from animal services"

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    "I’m 80 my husband died last April so I totally understand. Haven’t seen kids for 20 years. So I adopted a senior dog that had no hope - now we have each other too"

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    "Adopted this elderly gentleman on the 15th from a rescue org. He was neglected for years"

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