I don't know. These women look wealthy. Right now I can't afford a pet: if they got sick i could not pay the vet.

I don't think I could handle it. I still occasionally wake up sobbing, from nightmares about my childhood dog dying. I'm 34, now, and not a very emotional person - but that just kills me. Having to deal with that so soon after becoming attached... I think it might break me. I love dogs more than humans. But I know I couldn't handle losing a dog that soon after falling in love with it. 😭 I'm glad there are people like this, who are strong enough to give elderly dogs the end-of-life they deserve, because I couldn't.

@@Acidfunkish sounds like a new adoption would be a good thing for you, I know where your coming from as I also get extremely attached to pets but just think from your dogs point of view - would they want you to be forever sad or would they want you to give another animal the great life you gave them? ✌️

I have taken a senior, neglected neighbourhood cat under my wing and do what I can for her whenever I can. She does seem to have a home but she is out far too much - in pouring rain, cold, heat, etc - without protection, food, water, so her owner(s), shame on them, are far from responsible. I would never leave my kitty like that, day in and day out. So, when I can, I look after her - drying her off if she's wet from the rain, holding her, chatting to her, feeding her lots of food (and kitty treats, which she loves even more!) and giving her water to drink. She is always so relieved to have someone looking out for her and making sure she is okay and she has THE loudest purr I've ever heard! I have no idea of her exact age but she is old - she has few teeth and has gum disease but otherwise seems fairly healthy.. I love her and will be devastated when she's not around anymore. Anyone who has a big heart and has the ability to do so should adopt a senior animal in need of a good home, regardless of how long they may have left to live. Even a few days, weeks, months with a senior animal - giving them love and care - is priceless and one of the best, most rewarding things anyone could ever do, for themselves and for the animal.

@@leicestergirl63 I moved into a house several years back and was feeding 2 outside cats. Both were skittish about being touched. The long hair cat always had green goop in his right eye. During the polar vortex a few years back, he couldn't walk more than 2 steps without falling over. I scooped him up and took him to the vet. He had been a former pet, not chipped, declawed x4, and only 2 tiny front teeth left but lived outside for years. He has idiopathic vestibular syndrome which causes him to lose his balance and walk with his head tilted when it flares up. Eye drops, ear drops, anti parasitic meds, antibiotics, anti vertigo, and anti nausea meds were all prescribed. He's much better now and the flare ups are rare. He still tries to get out whenever he can but is otherwise doing good. The other short hair cat is very friendly but not enough to be picked up. I bought a little house with a heat mat he stays in on the deck. He'll come inside until he hears a noise or the door starts to close and then he bolts. A few years back he was getting in fights so I had him neutered. That seemed to help if it was other cats. If it was raccoons, I think the dog has finally scared them of the property.

Same here. Also 72, and to think that is what some people do to you when you get old. It does happen to elderly people everyday, it's called nursing homes. Scary and very sad to think about.

I AM 76.....SERIOUSLY WOUNDED DURING SECOND VIETNAM COMBAT TOUR 18 JULY 1968........AGAIN MID DECEMBER 1985.....ON POLISH/EAST GERMAN BORDER DURING MY SEVENTH.....AND FINAL....36 HOUR, “PINK SLIP” BYE BYE MISSION TO SEND VERY DESERVING EAST GERMAN STASI OFFICERS....DIRECTLY TO HELL!!!

Ma'am you are obviously very spunky and I have a feeling that you are probably like a ray of sunshine to those around you because of your spunk. If you are considered "old as dirt" than we should all be so lucky to be as graceful as you are about it when we become your age. 😊

@@wilhelmgeisler2124 Sir, thank you so much for your service. I feel quite broken hearted for you brave men who sacrificed so much especially when you have to witness some of the things going on in America this day and age. God bless.

@@wilhelmgeisler2124 I remember the horrible way returning vets were treated by hippies and young political liberals. Beyond horrific and so bewildering. My brother did 2 tours in Vietnam as well. God bless you.

And old doggos need homes so badly! You could've chosen any dog and you chose them! And they are living a great life because of you! ❤ I wish I was in the position to have another dog again. It was a very memorable and rewarding experience.

Jesseca Alba agreed. As my dog ages he gets even cuter to me

Jesseca Alba this owner should hope to get old and I pray their kids return the karma.

That reminds me of our neighbours old dog lady who died this year. She was at least 15 years old and despite her being so weak that she couldn't climb stairs easily and would often bark at us untill she smelled us, cause her eyesight was really bad, she was still as sweet as I remember her from when I was a child. 😔 Rest in Peace Elsa.

JESSICA ALBA: I COULD NOT HAVE SAID IT BETTER THEN YOU DID. A PET, IS FOREVER... 😏

I kinda like older dogs over puppies... I love that " I don't care anymore" attidtude they get about certain things they loved as kids

And her kid and the cat and the husband are all totally onboard. Cuuutiesss!!

Saint Francis will watch after her and hers.

Instead of one I took a few.

Lovely person

Anna Miller thank you and god bless you and your family. I can’t find the words to thank them.👍🏻🙋🏼🙏🏻

great comment , I concur.

And people like you who recognize the humane work being done. You're important because you care.

The more you you look for the good ... the more you'll see 💚

I agree with you totally-all animals need people like her

Right there with ya, happy story

Same! His new mama is so freaking adorable so happy for them

You don't know the circumstances of Holden so don't judge before you get the facts.

@@iangoldsworthy2056 this was a general statement i made, not specifically about holden's situation

Yeah, whoever abandoned him is a huge mf.

Its so heartbreaking for pets to get throwed out in general

I got my dog when he was 6 weeks old..he passed when he was 15 years old...i could never dump him like that...im glad that he found a good home!

I can't express enough all the love I feel for these ppl who rescue and find forever loving homes for these sweet animals. You will be rewarded in heaven 🙏💞

That lady was probably brought up with love so she knew how to give love

My immediate reaction was yup that is his mommy, it's decided, haha. She's PERFECT. Gonna be one spoiled boye

Agreed l do the same. I took a older girl and she's still with after 5 1/2 years.

She's 14 1/2 years.

@@marielacosta1311 So many wonderful fantastic people out there! Saints, all. The bad people get most of the press.

👍

Mine and my partners plan is to own a house with a huge garden & have my own graphic design business working from home by 40 so I can foster and rescue senior dogs! It's 13 years away, but I'm rather excited...

God bless you in you endeavors!

God Bless You 🙏💞🙏💞

May you have a long and for filling life

Gotta clean the house when the Dodo crew shows up.

@@whome4642 👍🏼😹

And rocking those white Jean's!

@@marielhuegel5021 😂 True!

I knowww lol so cute!!

And his 'welcome home' balloon 😍 xx

he is sooo cute!!

I have a Lamb Chop but I'm not cute. Shari Lewis was the best!

Ditto

Yes 😊♥️

Me too my friend.

Every dog, but especially every senior, deserves to see the light of day and the warmth of a bed with a full belly, and the arms of a human that loves them more than anything else. My heart melts with joy to see a senior get a home and the endless love and Golden Days they deserve.

Gina Repetto and she has a great gift for finding wonderful moms for these pets.

Ryan Rivard, I’m so sorry that you’re ex-wife gave up your dog’s to an animal shelter, but I’m happy to hear that the two older dog’s found forever homes! Do you know what happened to the third dog? I’m praying that it found a loving forever home also! God Bless You!🙏🏻

@@sherrydepew8815 after I found out that she had given my babies away to a shelter I didn't want to know what happened to the 3rd one? I simply didn't want to hate her more than I already did. I learned valuable lessons in powerlessness and turning things out of my control to the God of my understanding.

Ryan Rivard, Amen! You are far more forgiving than I am. God Bless You!🙏🏻

Ryan. Similar scenario for me. I rehomed my dog, a Red Doberman, before I deployed. It was a good move. Spent six years as a single guy with no pets. My current wife and I have had 3 labs (latest will be 21 weeks old tomorrow), a Miniature Pinscher, a Toy Fox Terrier, and a whole bunch of cats. All (except the puppy) are in our private pet cemetary or on the shelf of a bookcase in urns. Semper Fidelis, jarhead. Fair winds and following seas to all.

@Willa-jane's opinion yes. I have a pug named Bailey who I rescued at 7 weeks old. She a wonderful companion and I got her a little companion rescue cat, named kat. Kat keeps Bailey company while I work. Thank you for asking and have a wonderful day

SO TRUE! Me too! 😁😁😁😁

Lmfao! Right?!

Lol, I just said this exact same thing to my fiance

I fostered 3 cats. I now own 4 cats.... I failed at fostering. 😊

Lauren girl, yes!!! Lol

Yeah, that was so cute and heartwarming. So funny when Holden took his brothers bed and bowl, super cute!

God bless this lady!

@@lucyhanna5172 j h hi 9 oil ou*i[nip Mom by iikku(m

@@lucyhanna5172 i.p.o

Good people. We need more people like this in this world. Looks like Holden hit the jackpot.

Of course not

Me too 😭😭😭. I’m sooooo happy Holden has a wonderful, loving home now. Bless the family who adopted him!!!!

Oh no way - I'm here with ya!

Oh heavens no. Fortunately, there are actually MANY MORE people in this cruel world who HAVE hearts than those who do not. WE KNOW tears of joy quite well. And they feel OH SO GOOD!!! These tears run down our faces freely... for Holden & for ALL innocent animals who are SO VERY WORTHY of happiness, of unconditional love & of a forever loving home. 💕💕💕🙏💕🤗💕💕💕

I cry this is amazing

Oof.

Of course she is married. No sane man would let that jewel go...

I'm single 😏

aaaawwwwwww😆😆😆

Not to mention a single wouldn’t be able to afford such a big home:(

You have a kind heart. May God bless you!

Same with me. I cry every time, but I love the happy endings.

I'm the same way!

I am 4 years older than you and I can tell you... the crying at dog videos get worse after 50 ;-)

My one daughter always asked me that as well..My response is; I HAVE to!! I know how they've been treated and such, so I need to see them be loved🖤

I don't think we should judge, maybe they couldn't afford to pay for medical treatment

@@bettersecret1499 That's exactly what I think, discovered a mass and couldn't afford the surgery and abandoned him.

@@iangoldsworthy2056 you coukd have given him up to a shelter. YOU DON'T EVER ABANDON a dog!!!

@@granny13ad33 You do know there is a fee to pay if you take a animal to a rescue centre?

@@iangoldsworthy2056 So, you abandon an old dog without trying? I doubt it.

Couldn't have put it better.

💕🐾WINNING !!! Very well said… Please let this inspire others to do the same for older dogs 💫✨💥

He is!!!! I am beyond happy for him 😍

I totally agree with that! He's so happy, has a wonderful foster mom & oh course his brothers & sisters🙏🧡💋

Yeah!

joaquine manuel No it’s old and pure...

He’s definitely a puppy at heart

Old dogs are the purest force of good in the world

Lol, y'all are going back and forth about old/pure or young/pure. Oh well, let it be both.He's a beautiful dog.

He's old but still gets a boner🤣🤣

Beautiful line ❤️❤️❤️

Can’t be said any better!

Thats so deep

So true!

Like the Starfish Story.

What an amazing story.Both of these women have hearts as big as the sky.God will bless them both for their loving hearts.Would'nt it be a much better world to live in, if everyone showed such kindness as these two wonderful women? May God bless them both .They are an example we all should strive to be like, with their kind and giving hearts.

Thank you for being so rightly human. Your comment made my day ❤

I'm on a Dodo binge right now and can't stop crying lol.

And based on how he took elway's stuff, Holden can't read well enough to appreciate it. Unless maybe elway reads it to him😜

something about these older despairing doggies... who finally get some real secure and stable love... so beautiful to see and learn about... God bless all you nice folks...

@@ladycaticorn2950 ☆ you'll be fine 🙂.... Maybe ?... even a bit more lovable... This is a fantastic 👏 channel ☆

Every dog deserves to be love the older one ev ef n more ssf o

Same

Fair Witness, I too, am so happy to see a senior dog get his forever home! He went through so much, with the tumor, surgery and rehab, he truly deserves his new forever home! If I was younger, had a house with a big backyard, I’d love to foster a couple of dog’s! But I live in an apartment and I have two kitties and an aquatic turtle! I know that my husband would love to have a dog, but it’s not fair to keep a dog in an apartment, dog’s need a yard and my husband agree’s with that.

Ditto 👍

Agreed. This is so precious. Well done Holden💕

Do you have the contact information for that retirement plan? This day in age, I'll need it too 😄

yeah but you have to wear the onesie 😁

Oh I love this comment😀

👍😂😂👍

@@tzgaming207 You say it like it's a bad thing, definitely not a deal breaker in my book. Whatever gets you the best treats, and the most pats, I'm all in. ☺

She gets puppy hugs all day every day, she don’t need no human hugs!

FINIKY... every human needs human hugs. 🤦🏻‍♀️

That's exactly wt I was thinking

Try not to think about that because it is the same person who threw holden away saying he was old as dirt. Give them no mind.

Psychopaths probably

Self centered, cold hearted jerks obviously

Thank goodness only weeks ago Congress passed & the President signed into law a new piece of legislation making animal cruelty & abuse now a Federal crime.

Jay J I was at the shelter paying my dog’s reg fee and ended up rescuing a 12 yr old two years ago who was in a shelter ready to be put down bc her expenses were getting high and the guy couldn’t (wouldn’t) find a way to afford what she needed. I Said no way she is coming home with me. Now, 17 fewer teeth, cataracts and a bit of arthritis later, She won my ♥️. This 14 y/o is truly a sweet girl who loves her 16 y/o brother, has never had an accident in my house, tells me if she needs something, and taught me meaning of patience. I am better dog mom bc of her.

There really are people who shouldn't even be allowed near animals. It explains why Holden was starving to death - and that tells me what needs to happen to his former owner!

@Green Giant guess you dont care about animals? These kinds of laws have real uses... what if you commit these crimes all over the country but never in the same state? State authorities can only prosecute the single instance that occurred in their state, federal can prosecute you for all of them and put you away for life. Seems useful to me.

@Green Giant Torturing animals is part of the serial killer triad. If you look at most sociopaths backgrounds, they have all three in their development years. Bed wetting, fire setting, animal torture. It's probably for the best that you try reading more than fashion magazines before making comments from now on.

The owner is OLD and he should be thrown out like garbage!

@@blessall8856 right on!

Yeah I agree we should just genocide old humans am i right fellas

@@HelixGuile4444 Not all of them. Just the ones who abandon their pets/family members when they get old. JK

@@riawally5627 yeah we should totally segregate and commit targeted genocide haha hitler would be so proud of us

And that stuffed animal is "lamb chop" no less

@@valkasolidor6727 it reminds me of the puppet lady who looked just like Lamb Chop.

There REALLY are ANGELS out there. This video proves it. God bless them.

He’s is a very special and beautiful dog & is as important as any other dog, shame on his previous owners!

They honor and bless us ...and make us better

And cats

I meant also cats OF COURSE. In that case they adorably allow us to live with them :)

They never judge you! They just love you and unconditionally! My dogs have always loved me more than people. Dogs rule, oh cats, too! And all pets!❤🐶🐱🐇😁

Tell that to the abusers they're so miserable within themselves and don't even know that a dog is man's best friend

ditto

That is when I started to cry too. Finding a forever home without a lot of dogs to compete with him is better for him. Wonderful story. Holden. How precious.

Exactly!!

SO Much Respect!!!

Ikr!

Luck for you

Sure they would. Wonder how grandma is doing?

Meaning they didn't accept him as part of the family either that or they had their own issue to why they abandon him.

They have good intentions to begin with but like everything else it's all down to money. They abandoned him because of the vet bills was just not affordable.

Statia Manger it’s probably better they did abandon him because they aren’t capable to care for a living being.

I do. Ive heard rats leaving family behind before

Meh

@@jacksg1809 not really

So true.

Actually my moms work found a dog chained to a tree and he is now the most nicest dog ever in 2 weeks

Not many though.

lol 😂 Looked like Elway wasn’t too impressed with his “new” brother, either! 🙄

Sunny Dae Same!

AMEN!!!♥️

Perfect comment

Sunny Dae, Totally agree!!!

MzClementine, You’re absolutely right! My husband and I rescued an older cat. We were told that she was 13yrs. old. Her previous owner was going to have her put down. I couldn’t let that happen, so my husband and I took her in. She is the most loving cat I’ve ever had. She sleeps with my husband or myself. In the beginning she was shy and hide under our bed, but it wasn’t long when she finally opened up to our other cat and now she’s the queen of the castle. Our male cat was jealous in the beginning, but he’s now friends with her! They chase each other around the apartment and play. Sometime’s she gets a little too rough with him, that’s when we put a stop to their horseplay! I’m so happy that we gave her a forever home, because she deserves it!!! Every animal deserves a forever home with a loving family. Every animal I’ve ever had, has been rescued. I would never turn my back and leave an animal to live on the streets or in a home where they’re not being cared for. If and when my husband and I want another pet, we will go to a “no kill shelter” and adopt from them. If you’re looking for a pet, please go to a “no kill shelter” and find your pet there! You will be happy you did.

God bless you and your family for giving a senior dog a forever home and all the love you and your family have given him 🙏🐾❣️🙏

Hi Clementine, read your story and again, happy tears. You are so obviously a good caring and loving lady and thank you for sharing. Xx

It says a lot about your son for choosing a senior dog! You’ve obviously raised him well.

Essac is a God given herb, my aunt had cancer all through her body,Dr.said three months at best, took her to Mexico,they put her on Essac to drink she was 61, lived until she was 97.

💔

Bless you for giving her 8 wonderful years of a loving home

George B: What happened was clearly that Holden's former owner was a selfish, indifferent a**hole. Nobody who's decent and caring would neglect a pet, leaving them to suffer with ailments, etc, and then abandon them, in Holden's case with the vile words "old as dirt". That owner should rot in hell and god help any other animals they may have.

RaggsNation I disagree. Not all is lost. It can seem that way at times - but not all is lost. 💕

❤👍❤

Well said!

Yesss.

Jasmine Lee, Totally agree with you!!!

You did a brave and beautiful thing. I understand the overwhelming pain of losing a pet. You did just fine. You did what you could. The universe blesses you. Sending a hug.

Debra England Absolutely ❤️🙏

So true.

Holden is an angel. He's just so even-tempered & gentle, & he adapts so well to every situation. I'm glad he has a wonderful home with lots of love.

Their souls and characters are solid gold. We have much to learn from them.

It is their nature to be so happy and loving. 🐶❣

Because, they have a golden heart ❤

Sue B they are Gods best creation!

That was precious...am still in tears..

Same!! That beautiful perfect face🐶💖😫😩💙

Finally a proper mom!

You had me at 2:46 😢😍💖

Yes! You have to be a certain age to know who Lambchop is, but even a dog can appreciate one!

I was wondering what the outfit was about, so it's a onesy! Ok, lol. 😄✌

totally

My dog is obsessed with lambchop toys. He destroys every one but he has a good time destroying.

That i terrible, why do people dress dogs when not neccessary?

My dog does that too!!! It's the BEST!!!

@@Fatboy-dt8bf Awww...that's so sweet, it feels like such a loving gesture

If I remember correctly, dogs do this as a way of petting you back, as they can’t do the stroking motion!

@@stevenorwood2574 Awww ❤

My dog does that too, it's the cutest thing ever

❤️ ~✿~❧~🌿~❧~✿~ ❤️

When people own a pet is for life until God calls I don't believe in chains any animals or beings abandoned or abused.

Amen.

@@rosemaryspencer1501 😀😀

Yes!

So true, I have four dogs over the age of ten years and they are amazing, such loving souls.