Search results: senior dogs

Animal shelter shocked after someone left rat poison around their yard: “blown away by this level of evil”

Shelters do important and inspiring work, taking in homeless animals and helping them find homes. It’s hard to imagine one being the target of a vicious attack — but there are just some cruel people ...

“Sweet old man” dog finally adopted after more than 500 days in shelter — congrats

All shelter dogs dream of getting adopted, but some have more difficulty than others, especially senior dogs. Older dogs are often passed over by adopters, but they deserve love, too, and great homes to spend ...

21-year-old dumped at shelter for being ‘too old’ — now she’s looking for a new home

It’s always heartbreaking when families surrender their dogs to shelters, but it’s even more cruel when it’s a senior dog — these dogs are upended from the only home they’ve ever known, and it’s difficult ...

Shelter’s ‘oldest doggy duo’ with a combined age of 34 finally find a home together

All shelter dogs deserve to find loving homes, but for some it can be a challenge. Older dogs have a harder time getting adopted, as do dogs who have to be adopted as a pair. ...

Lady Bug, possibly oldest dog in the world, celebrates 23rd birthday

It’s true that dogs don’t live as long as humans do, but some are blessed with long and happy lives. A select few even live into their 20s, a rare feat equal to being over ...

Woman insists on adopting 19-year-old dog who spent 14 years in shelter

All shelter dogs dream of finding their forever home, but it takes some much longer than others. Some dogs spend years waiting to be adopted, to the point where they spend nearly their whole lives ...

16-year-old shelter dog with cancer ‘totally reborn’ after foster gives him new lease on life

All dogs deserve to spend their twilight years in a loving, comfortable home, but sadly that isn’t always the case. Many senior dogs are left waiting in shelters because many people don’t want to take ...

22-year-old Pebbles sets Guinness World Record as oldest living dog

Dogs don’t live as long as humans, but the lucky ones are blessed to have long lives lasting well into their teens, with a rare few even make it to 20. But of all the ...

Oldest dog in rescue gets special party for his 23rd birthday — happy birthday, Bully

Dogs sadly don’t live as long as humans do, but some are blessed with good long lives. Once a dog reaches his senior years, every birthday is a milestone worth celebrating. Like one sweet rescue ...

Sweet Chihuahua gets a big party for her 15th birthday, is overjoyed when she sees her special cake

Not everyone celebrates their dog’s birthday, but it can be a fun, sweet way to celebrate your beloved pet. It can be especially meaningful as our cats and dogs get older in age — once ...