Pets are NOT for throwing away when they get old or sick. They are a lifetime commitment. No matter how hard and painful the end is for you. You see it through to the very end.

"He's going to go out of this world surrounded by love." YES!

We adopted a 13 year old dachshund that was horribly treated. Five broken teeth. Nails too long to walk. In pain all the time. He passed from a blood clot while in dental surgery. We gave him the best five weeks of his life and I will never forget the love he had and will never forget him. RIP my beloved Astro. Small dog, big heart.

I adopted a senior rescue who also has cancer. He’s doing well. Can’t imagine giving him to anyone else. He’s my sunshine.

Before I died, somebody loved me, somebody cared. For a moment, I had a family.

I'm a grown ass 30 year old man and videos like this tear down any wall or fear I have about crying. Beautiful boy

Wow, the way he suddenly had the energy and confidence to run is, to me, a testament to a dog's need for love. He had been just waiting it out at the shelter until he died, but once there was someone and something to live for he transformed. I know this is just one dog out of literally millions in his situation, but it does me good to think that this boy's last time was spent with caring and affectionate people.

Getting old is not for sissies. Thank you for your help and love. Philadelphia USA

My puppy is 14 years old and she’s got a Cancerous brain tumor. She had a couple of seizures and I couldn’t imagine surrendering her when she needs me the most! Bless you for caring for this beautiful old fella!

Picked up a 15 year old dog who looked to be near gone, 3 years later he was still with us.

The best of humanity right here. I wish all humans could have a fraction of the love and compassion these folks have. So grateful for them!

Even his eyes looked different the next day. All he needed was love and security.

The hardest part of having a dog, is losing them. They truly are ' man's best friend '

I adopted an 10 year old Rottweiler that no one wanted and he died peacefully in his sleep 5 fabulous years later . I miss him so much . Thanh you for adopting senior dogs their are the best very quiet and calm and loving ❤️

I don't know how anyone could look at that white old face and not fall in love with him. Senior dogs are wonderful.

You caught that Dog right as he was about to give up. That just shows you the power of love. This is amazing. Awesome job too man.

The little kid running to meet the dog speaks much about the man and the family.

“You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.”-Johann-Wolfgang-von-Goethe.

We have a 13 year old staffy he snores farts like mad but is such a loving dog and we wouldn't swap him for the world

My babies are 14 (98) yrs old. I wouldn’t dream of abandoning them. They deserve to live out their lives as happy and peaceful as possible.

I love senior dogs. That's all I'm adopting. So cute, chill and loving. Just want a safe, warm place to lay their heads down. On another note, my dog passed away from cancer a few years ago. To me, it was an honor to care for him and be there as he took his last breath. Our eyes were locked on each other. We will be together again someday, for all eternity.

Like my grandfather used to tell me, "When getting a pet, no matter what it is whether it has a breed or not, it's considered a family member, so take care of it from the beginning up until it's last moments". I've lost 4 pets so far, all of them lived for more than 15years, I was there when they were just puppies and kittens and I was also there when one by one they left us. Please love them like your children or siblings, because you're all that they have and don't let them down.

My rescue is 15, she had a huge cancerous growth on her side, I had it removed and she dances and plays like a pup now ❤

An absolute delight to watch this sad dog return to normal!! The look on this dog’s face is one of gratitude!!🙏

63 year old man I was crying, seeing the love in his eyes when he looked at his dad ❤️

Shame on his original family for abandoning him when he needed them most. But thank you to everyone that played a part in rescuing him, healing him & forever loving him. The world needs more people like that. ❤

This was the most heart-wrenchingly beautiful video I have ever seen! You are an incredible man, with a heart of gold! This dog deserves all the love a human can give a dog! I was sad when you mentioned that he will be adopted out again, but I am sure those who want to adopt him are as loving as you are! When you mentioned, also, that you would be rescuing another dog, my heart, again, melted! May God richly bless you (and your family) for your Jesus-like love and caring!

Caring for old dogs is the actions of a TRUE dog lover. Anyone can provide love and attention to a puppy but what this guy did for this dog was truly beautiful.

During the course of pandemic, all three of my little dogs passed from old age, 16YO, 18YO & 20YO+. Left me broken-hearted, big time. Six weeks ago, I adopted an 11YO shepherd mix from a local shelter. He'd been left there b/c of "medical problems" (he has autoimmune disorder & so do I), adopted & returned, languished in shelter a long time. I heard his story over the phone & said I wanted him sight unseen, told my friends "I'm letting God choose my next dog. When the shelter volunteer brought him out, I thought, "Oh Lord, what have we done?" Dog was scruffy, aloof, dull coat, 55 lb. & obese, listless, ignored humans, pulled hard on his leash: a singularly unappealing animal who looked like a junkyard rescue dog on "Animal Cops Houston." He perked up once he was in the car, as if he knew he was leaving dog prison. Within 24 hours, he'd developed a PASSION for being brushed. Over several days, I pulled GALLONS of dead hair & dry skin off my new dog. Within a week of brushing & grain-free diet, he was losing weight & gleaming like a wet seal. Now, 6 weeks later, he sits, waits at the door instead of rushing ahead when we go for walks, comes when called, walks quietly by my side on the leash, brings his toy so we can play fetch, smiles, has lost weight, acts silly sometimes, has learned to howl when I howl, crawls on his tummy when I say "bang," etc. His name is now Edward (his dignity demanded a dignified name) & he's so good, people think he was "well trained" before I got him. Nope! He's just a grateful & brilliant dog who loves to love & learn. However long Edward remains here on this earth, I'll do my very best to make his life wonderful. ADOPT A SENIOR DOG! THEY'RE WONDERFUL!

When he says that is going to leave this world surrounded by love... thats it. Love. Thats all about it. Thank u for your precious heart.

I really pray every night that my rescued baby growing old. I lost a few dog on young age. And that hurts so bad. He's now 2,5 years old. But I'm praying and hoping he grows very old. 🙏. Thank you so much for saving this dog.

I am always amazed at the love a dog can give! It’s beautiful to see him living the rest of his life with the love he deserves returned!

I'm about to lose my 14yr old german shepherd to oral cancer that is spreading devastatingly fast. He's been our baby since my gf and I were 18 so it's going to be the saddest day of our lives 😔 I just keep reminding myself to be grateful he lived a long happy and healthy life.

So many times a dog will shutdown in the shelter and start to give up. They need love and care , especially the seniors. Thank you Zach Skow for giving this boy a 2nd chance.

RIP Henry you will always be remembered forever and never forgotten

that hit in the feels. So good to know he will see the end of his days surrounded by people who love him. Amazing transformation!

Imagine having cancer and your family just abandoning you when you needed them the most..........That's exactly what Henry went through. And even after all that he was still just a loving and sweet boy. Dogs really are too good for us humans.

I'm not crying, you're crying. Thank you Sir for helping this dog feel love. That makes the world better. ❤️❤️❤️

I want one guy like that... So sensitive. I love the way he took care of this beautiful soul.

When you picked him up at the vet I bawled. You could tell he had been worried you weren't coming back but was so happy you did

By the look on his face, that may be the most love he’s ever had. Bless this man and his family.

It breaks my heart when people dump their senior dogs. Adopting a dog is for life, not just when they are young. You need to love them through the weak bladders, bad stomachs, arthritis, and everything else that old age throws at them. You are their entire world, their home and their hearts. Your dog will love you to their last breath, you owe it to them to love them until theirs. 💔💔

We take on senior animals as much if not more for them than us. They deserve to be special and loved for however long they have left.

He's grown in spirit and strength. His eyes are brighter he bounces with energy and joy. What a great story.

I have a 15-year-old dog at home right now who’s getting weaker, but he still pulls me around the neighborhood galloping for his walks. I don’t know how much time we have left together, but I’m enjoying every minute of it.

In my opinion you deserve a Humanitarian Award for not giving up on this dog.

Zach ~ you folks at Marley’s Mutes have done wonders for the rescue community. I was lucky enough to volunteer on the ranch for a couple of years and also adopted 2 senior dogs from Camp Golden Years. Sadly Walter had pasted away but Sarge has been with me for 5 years now. He is about 12 years old now. God bless you for what you do for the dogs, veterans and the prisoners you are helping through your training programs. Hooch, Master Splinter and all the rest are looking down on you with loving, grateful eyes. Stay well my friend and take care of yourself!

I’m never understand how someone can live with a fuzzy baby and just dump them. The old babies are so sweet.

Lost my dad to cancer a couple days ago, and to see this dog get a second chance brings joy to my heart ❤️

We recently had to euthanize our 19 year old cat. I was devastated. We still have his sister. I can’t even imagine abandoning a pet at the end. That’s when they need you most. To be surrounded by love at the end.❤️

bless dad for rescuing him so he has the happiest final days in his life until they meet again at the rainbow bridge.

Zach from Marleys Mutts does a whole lot of good in the world, and good old Henry is just one small example of that! 🙏🏻👍🏻

aww My dog was 11 and she died a few days ago and hearing him say that "he's going to go out of this world, surrounded by love' really hit me in the heart

A lot of people have stigmas about senior dogs. I hope after seeing this, those people see the difference a family can make and how sad it would be if an animal’s last view is a cold, lonely cage. Please adopt, don’t shop.

Thank you for saving him and giving him a good rest of his life. He just needed someone to help him thrive.

The reason dogs make such wonderful companions is that they, like us, need to know there is someone who cares and will provide support and encouragement when things aren't going so well. There's a little module in their genetics that requires a sense of belonging. Thank you for helping this beautiful dog.

Speaking as someone who did rescue for many years, I can tell you this man is VERY special. There aren't a lot like him. When people say they "love" animals, they usually mean their own animal. It doesn't extend to poor old dogs like this one or to animals generally. Thank You So Much for being so kind.

My dog had to be put down because of cancer after 11 years. I miss him so much. R.I.P Benji

Oh Henry, all you needed was LOVE and boy did you get it. So very happy for this gorgeous lad.

The old dogs are the best in my experience. Their wisdom and love is huge.

To see that you’d take on a dog of that age when most people would think there’s nothing left... just magical, you have a huge heart.

We need more people like him in our world!

My dog is 16 years old and this made me cry

The transformation was wonderful. Good luck to him in his new home. He deserves a wonderful life.

Honestly they should have just kept Henry. You can see how much he loved his foster family.

So happy that there are people like him in this world..we all should be like Him...the dog is cute tho

Thank you for rescuing this senior dog and giving him a life of peace, comfort, and love. And he found his second chance in life.

Love is eternal, like the kind people who helped this angel.

My dog lived to be 18 years old. One morning she couldn’t get up anymore and we had to say goodbye to her and it was heartbreaking. I loved that girl for 18 years. She knew she was special and wanted. I still miss that girl.

This story of Henry’s journey was touchingly beautiful. God created the animals for us and we are to care and love them till their last breath. Animals are way more loyal and grateful than people and they will never leave your side. God bless the rescuer and Henry.

The adopting family has so many dogs - and they are that happy. Great story!

Adding another note - can't resist. I think it's wonderful that the parents are teaching their young daughter that all lives matter, no matter the age. And that older dogs are every bit as loving and valuable as the young ones.

Nothing brightens my day like a dog rescue.

No way I could do this. I would not feel good bringing so much happiness into his life, seeing how he came out of his hole, just couldn't hand him off to another family. I'd want to be with him till the end.

Hard to let go, but rewarding to see the old baby being loved and cared for his forever time xx

You gave him a reason to live, that's why he got better.

I think mentally he had given up but then he realized that there still is love in the world and he decided he wanted to stay 🥲❤️

Who could let this old boy go. They're all heart their whole lives

When I see senior dogs at the shelters, my heart breaks.

What a lucky wife he probably has.!seems like an above and beyond amazing man

I don’t believe in “love heals all wounds” but this is definitely an example of how it can.

Ugh! I can't imagine abandoning a hurting dog when he needs you most. So happy he was found by the right person.

God bless you and your family for giving this noble dog a loving home.

Aww hes adorable, and so is the little 2 legged one that jumped up the stairs behind him

I can’t imagine how anyone could ever abandon their aging dog. dogs are with you when you need them the most and to ditch them the moment they need you is so messed up it makes me want to cry. I’m going to go hug my 10 year old baby dog and tell her I love her

I sobbed throughout. Thank YOU SO MUCH for making Henry a part of your family where he felt a sense of belonging. It just takes the right person! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

That is so beautiful it made me cry. HOW COULD THEY PLONK HIM IN A SHELTER WHEN HE NEEDED THEM MOST? I don't understand some people🐕💞

" King Henry " we are all just happy to be your loyal subjects....Long Live King Henry

"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals" Immanuel Kant

That man gave that dog a miracle. I know he was a “foster,” but I was HEARTBROKEN that he was going to have to leave and have to bond with yet another person. Sometimes THAT is not fair for the poor souls. I pray and hope all of them are happy, healthy and blessed!

It's amazing how Henry bounced back when he received love and care. So happy for him and the lucky families who spent time with Henry.

this man is absolutely gorgeous for saving those poor dogs.

It’s so sad that obviously a lot less dodo watchers would choose a film about an old dog rather than one about a puppy. Old dogs are gorgeous and thankful, and they deserve happiness!!!!

There's something about senior dogs that's both heartbreaking and bittersweet. From good boy to ol' good boy years, the things they've been through throughout the years, I simply wish every single one of them to get the world's purest love and safest homes.

Animals are wonderful; trusting, forgiving balls of love. They deserve every good thing. So wonderful to see beautiful humans giving this to them.

God bless you for giving him the life he always should have had.

I took in a dog back in 2019 with advanced congestive heart failure and he's still with me today after being given about a year to live. This post hit it home for me. Thank you Zach, Henry, and everyone here!

I think what a lot of pet owners don't understand is that adopting a pet is not for yourself, it is for that animal. It is to make their life happy, see joy on their face, be the best friend you can be and enjoy them for who they are. Same thing with humans. Don't judge by breed, age, ability; if you feel a connection take them in and love them even more than they love you. And that's a difficult task.

Rest well Henry senior dogs deserve all the love.

What a fantastic family that's given this lovely gentle dog a loving family. His last months will be totally full of 💘