Search results: senior dogs

Senior dog who spent 1,134 days in shelter finally finds a forever home

All shelter dogs dream of one day getting adopted, but sadly some have to wait a long time before finding their forever home. Some dogs wait months or even years waiting for the right home, ...

Senior dog celebrates his 13th birthday with a ‘Bark Mitzvah’

Dogs sadly don’t live as long as humans do, so for a dog to live into their teens is a big accomplishment in “dog years.” When a dog gets to that age, you want to ...

Senior dog loses all 21 of her puppies after her own near-death experience while being in labor for 24 hours

A senior black lab is slowly recovering after recently giving birth to 21 puppies. While her near record-breaking litter sounds like something to celebrate, unfortunately her story is filled with her heartbreak, but also compassion ...

Woman who dumped her confused senior Labrador is caught but will avoid charges

A Tesla driver who was caught on camera dumping her 13-year-old dog in a park will not face any criminal charges. Police caught up with the confused dog’s owner after a video was released showing ...

Couple spends $55,000 of their own money to turn home into senior dog sanctuary

All dogs in shelters are in need of a home and spend their days waiting to be adopted, but it can be especially hard for older dogs. Senior dogs are less likely to get adopted ...

The true story of Steve Grieg and his 10 shelter dogs

Steve Greig may be an accountant, but it would be hard for him to calculate his affection for animals. A lifelong animal lover, Steve can’t stop bring animals into his life. And his household has grown to quite ...

Senior woman has touching reunion with her cat who was missing for four years

There’s nothing worse than losing a pet. It can feel worse than losing your home and possessions to think you’ll never see your best friend again. That was the experience for one woman, who lost ...

Marnie the dog who inspired others to adopt senior pets has died at 18

Marnie the dog, an 18-year-old shih tzu known for her dangling tongue and lopsided head, died Thursday, according to a heartfelt post written by her owner, Shirley Braha. Her story and lovable personality inspired others ...

Family takes in terminally ill senior dog, gives her best final days with ‘bucket list’

It can be hard for senior dogs in shelters to get adopted. Most people go for younger, cuter dogs that will be with them a longer time. It’s heartbreaking to think that these dogs will ...

Senior dog is so happy that family remembered his 13th birthday

Bailey the dog is an old hand at birthdays. In fact, he’s seen no less than 13 of them come and go during the course of his life. Even so, upon watching him celebrate you’d ...