17 y/o Wiener Dog Happy as Ever

Rough cut video of Pogo in his last days. He was fully deaf and ~80% blind. Today (April 15th, 2013) would have been his 17th birthday. He passed away 2 months ago and I miss him more than anything. He was the happiest little thing. I made this for my family.
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[@laytinkor]

Our 19 year old Dachshund Rascal got her wings last week. She passed peacefully in her sleep with her family nearby. Rascal and I where inseparable. I miss her more then words can describe. ❤

[@robertdoble7665]

Sorry for you`re loss. I fully understand.

[@brlog6758]

So sorry. I bet the pain is hard to handle. I have a 17 year old child, I get panick attacks when I think about it.

[@pedinhu18]

17 years old is a long time and shows he was very happy and in good health, you gave him a great life and that is what matters in the end. Weiner dogs are the best.

[@stickystick105]

Dog was born same year as me wild

[@robertk9753]

Dogs are gold the older they get the better they get

[@cababyboomerq6012]

Wow. This was great to see. Very lucky dog, with very good parents who understand quality of life issues are very important for older pets. This dog clearly still had a great life.

[@willstuart4504]

Aww ... 17 and still excited to play fetch with squeaky toy..❤❤

[@taxol2]

I had my beloved daxie for 19years. He was a small dog with big heart. He was extremely fond of puppies that he would give his snacks to them.

[@taxol2]

Steve Wk some breed like daschund, chihuahua, mini pincher have longer lifespan. Mine was mini daschund

[@designercreep7823]

Wooiahhh. So I have some more yrs out of my boy. He's 14

[@ItsTimmyTexas]

RIP Wiggles, I miss you every day boy. Thanks for the love you brought me. Putting down your first dog is the hardest thing to do.

[@allywolf9182]

James Johnson oh I'm so sorry. That's so hard to go thru.

[@ezrabrooks12]

The WORST PART OF OWNING A PET,IS PUTTING THEM DOWN!!! All you can do is remember all of the GOOD TIMES!!! Iv'e owned a lot of dogs/cats,all lived to be very old,they all lived a long happy life.I'm an OLD GROWN ASS MAN,TUFF AS NAILS.I'LL ADMIT THAT IV'E CRIED LIKE A BABY MORE THAN ONCE ,OVER ONE OF MY DOGS THAT IV'E HAD TO PUT DOWN OVER THE YEARS!!!

[@dylanb4528]

Putting a dog down is beyond unethical

[@milomacdonald4980]

TimmmCruizer ..yes..its a crushing experience and can make a grown man cry like a baby , they give such unconditional love , its no different than losing a family member if you love them

[@karynsuepohlmeier2109]

James Johnson, that had to have been hard to do. As I lay next to my 2 year old doxie I can't imagine the pain in your heart having to put down your puppy. We've had to put down our 13 year old Westie and I cried at work for a week and still cry to this day even though she's been gone 10 years. May they all be in puppy heaven!!

[@temper44]

That was probably the best day he could imagine. A bit of running around with his toys, lots of attention, a good nap on a soft pillow and lots of scritches. The best day for Pogo.

[@drsnowmon]

My dog passed away at age 14 on Nov 18, 2013 It's amazing how your dog lived for 17 years, what a blessing!

[@victorialegg5440]

I'm so sorry about your loss. .. I lose my Manny

[@victorialegg5440]

He was 15 years old and he died from heart failure

[@davidbentick]

Victoria Legg I had a Dachshund and I think he died from heart failure, he did have a murmur when he was younger that he fainted from, when he died his breathing wasn’t good and he held his head up gave out a whimper and fainted, could this be “congestive heart failure, was yours like this? Best regards David

[@junkinthebrain]

He is so happy in this video! You can tell he was loved a lot! I am sorry for your loss.

[@fechetealex7512]

Extremely cute puppy. And I had one that lived almost 18 years

[@kurtsherrick2066]

My neighbor when I was growing up had a Dachshund that lived to be 22. His name was Budweiser. They are the longest living dogs.

[@Darin-USMCB--]

Kurt Sherrick Wow 22, that’s a long time.

[@houseofbarkboys]

Budweiser!!!!! Good names idea.I will name my next pup “Cabernet”

[@Sheri451]

I had a Mini Dachshund named Lucky, he was only eleven. He damaged his spine because he loved to run and chase squirrels. His last day was April 8th of this year, 2017. I fixed his breakfast and he always ate outside, he wanted to eat outside because he loved the morning air, Instead of eating he spotted a squirrel and ran down the font porch steps and then collapsed, he jumped up and started crying and running in a circle , I thought he broke his leg, but we took him to a veterinarian that was open for emergencies . The veterinarian was a kind man and told us Lucky damaged his entire spine and would have to be operated on. It would have cost us over four thousand dollars and we couldn't afford to get the operation and then, if we could have got the surgery, he would have been unable to walk again and we would have had to make him poo and pee using our hands. My mother decided that Lucky needed to be out of severe pain. You were lucky to have Pogo for 17 years. I know it's been four years but you still miss him.

[@wynb.1443]

Sheri451 so very sorry about your. Beautiful lil baby... My Raven had the same thing happen but it was her running on Hardwood floor. She had surgery In April of 2017 and still can not walk yet...she had back surgery but neurologist has hope. She goes now to water hydrotherapy and cool laser treatment....we also take her to accupuncture...we have to pee/poop her by hand....it's her back legs only And she is pogessing slowly but still with us... Only 4 yrs old....so couldn't put her down.. .she is stll one happy baby....!!! My deepest condolences on yours....♡♡♡ W

[@robertmes4258]

Sheri451 my sincere condolences I lost my baby Betty January 2017 I miss her everyday

[@kaybaisden9570]

This happened to my buddy joe when he was 15 i was in the shower and my ex ran in to tell me he put buddy over the baby gate and he thinks he is dieing..... I ran out and my baby was just crying it was obvious he was not gently set over the gate and his back was hurt being 19 living on my own i did not have the money to take him into the vet but i did know an amazing chiropractor who worked with people but also knew how to treat dogs. So i called and he snuck us in the back door her adjusted buddys back within a week buddy was back to normal and totally out of pain he lived to be 17 but lost his life to diabetes rip my best friend

[@sootiro1530]

Jesus that was a sad story Sheri451

[@thr2648]

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[@Rallow]

At this time 92.5 years old in dog years. May God Bless his doggy soul.

[@kenoshakid111]

My Charlie.....was 16.5 when he passed! I always tell my wife...i wish i could see him for a weekend!!!

[@jeshkam]

My doxie Andy lived till 18 years and six months of age. The older they get the more you love them. Merry Christmas from Poland! 😎

[@roan6125]

He lived a long happy life. RIP Pogo.

[@Adeshgrg]

9 years after this video is posted, they dont live for long but they spend every single moment to its fullest. Always running around, being explorative and wearing their hearts on their sleeves.

[@malabar900]

My boy Joey was almost 14. He has been gone for a year and I miss him terribly, he looked just like Pogo. He ran away in a thunderstorm and was missing for 3 years. He was back with me for 3 years before he died. I never gave up when he went missing, thank goodness for microchips.

[@BeachsideHank]

Our senior rescue “Josey” came to us 5 years ago, we had to guesstimate her at 12 years old then. She was “Daddy’s girl” all the way, and crossed the Rainbow Bridge two months ago. Her legacy for us was to arrange for the adoption of two more rescues, a pair of senior boys, bonded pair, one deaf and blind, the other going blind, and the meds and arthritis relief injections they will need, all that we gladly take on so that they too will have known unconditional love when the bridge gets crossed.

[@nancyrobertson9541]

BeachsideHank j

[@jennylove5195]

He is so cute l wish him a long healthy happy life

[@atomiccracker]

My dachshund is 16yo, deaf, and is my best friend...It will destroy me when he's gone.

[@ideath173]

I hear you. The very thought makes me want to crawl under the bed and die

[@victorialegg5440]

Same thing with me I can feel souls in my heart

[@skudlugs]

Dogs are amazing companions, way better than the human race.

[@teflonmagnet]

Insane Logic best of luck to you when it does happen. I’m such a baby, I cried off and on for a month when my dog of 17+ passed on and when our cat of 15 yrs left us...I didn’t grieve that way when my own dad died...there’s something wrong with that.

[@Incognitofrito1]

Insane Logic I am with you. My Dachshund Tootsie Belle will be Sweet 16 this July 25th. She's a standard size chocolate & tan. I've had her since she was 5 1/2 weeks old. She's my only fur baby & the only one that's been all mine in my adult life. She's been with me thru so much, including my divorce, many moves & my diagnosis of incurable illness. When she passes away I. Will. Lose. It. 🙈💔🙈💔🙈😟

[@LyricalXilence]

My 17yr old poodle, Kobie D., Was put to sleep last week. We loved him so much. I remember when I first met him and I held him wrapped in a towel.

[@gooburrum]

I have two Miniature long haired Dachs. The older of the two is nearly 10. You can see greying on his muzzle now. I hope he lives such a long and happy life as your dog.

[@Schmalgar]

Oh my goodness... Old video but I just found it... I lost my own sweet Dachshund, Pepper, a few months ago. She was just shy of 17 and your little Pogo reminded me so much of my little Pepper. She was a mini red who had turned white in the face just like him, she was blind and mostly deaf, but still happy too! She managed to follow me around the house, no problem... Always under food, barking for attention... Still killing squeaky toys until nearly the end... I love seeing other peoples' happy Dachshunds, and the peoples' love for them so much!

[@whbentley]

Oh Pogo. What a sweet old dog.

[@DogInPajamaPants]

What a sweet old guy!

[@laytinkor]

We have a 17 year old miniature dachshund. We got her when she was 3 months old. Having as much fun with Rascal at 17 as we ever had .We appreciate every moment we have with her. She is very happy and well loved.

[@TheDAN847]

I had a 15 year old girl, she died in my arms. She was a fighter till the day she died. RIP Lillian

[@davidbentick]

TheDAN847 Was your dog a Dachshund, and did she have “Congestive Heart Failure?

[@johnkiefer9152]

My Daisy dog was 17 1/2 when she passed away. I loved her dearly.

[@ljeffcoat8414]

Best thing I've seen in a long time. Kudos mom & dad for being great pet owners!!!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@rosamancuso2740]

I had my PJ for 15 1/2 years. Doxies are the best. He developed a brain tumor and we had to put him to sleep. It was one of the saddest days of our lives. My husband and I cried for that dog for weeks. We had to get another one, because my husband just missed him too much. They definitely bring so much life and happiness

[@mlmperez1114]

They’re so awesome, I miss my boys everyday😢.

[@lyndaharrell1468]

Reminds me of my baby who passed last year at age 19. One of my greatest loves.

[@ca6177]

He looks just like my 17 yr 8 mos old who went away in Dec. She was about 90% blind, didn't play much, had dementia, would fall down easily but we loved her and let her go so she wouldn't be unhappy anymore.

[@lizragsdale9284]

What a blessing that is. My mini dachshund Lilly made it to almost 16 yrs old. I sure miss her

[@Gary8it]

Watching the senior dog play is a joy to watch. So happy to see. I had a 18 year old Doxie. Healthy till the last two days. They are the best dogs!

[@pepecohetes492]

Very cute, my doxxie is probably close to 16, we are not sure as he was adopted. He sleeps alot but loves to play, and will still chase and bring back the frisbee, a bit slower now but loves it. He also chases the red laser diode. Sorry about your pup passing away, we love them till the end, and they love us unconditionally.

[@missyb9438]

They are so sweet when they are old😢

[@dogsncompany1006]

He was adorable!

[@theproblemmustbeinyourpant5910]

Well done for taking care of his back so well over all those years!

[@hhova29]

God bless him. My first dog lived 19 years she was a lasa Their more than just pets!

[@bugloverspiderlover8490]

I had a Carolina mantis that lived nine months,in captivity they usually live about 8 months,maybe a little longer,but she beat all odds and passed peacefully on February 21st.

[@franzputsch254]

I had a weenie that lived for 16 years. Was sad to see her pass on...it really mothered my other 5 Dachsies....but its neat, some of the others have habits I know they learned from her, so she's really not all the way gone.

[@elsarhae12]

That's great. I loved pogo for the entirety of his life but we really bonded as he got older. You've got a big happy family! I hope to get my own (non-family) wiener dog soon.

[@victorialegg5440]

I'm so sorry about your loss and I feel the same way with you

[@doxierottenbreath5773]

Thanks so much - that was beautiful, he was a real sweatheart - God Bless Him.

[@TooLooze]

Thanks, Elsa. I lost my 16 year old standard poodle 9 years ago and miss him every day. But now when I cry, it is in gratitude for all he gave me.

[@raymondrodriguez8859]

Oh, my God!!! This dog looks SOOOO much like my Dachshund, Chelsea!! It makes me want to go cuddle with her!! She's 12 years old...

[@solobutterfly3923]

Mine was 10 days away from being 15 years old. 5 days before Christmas (2017) we had to put her down. She had cancer and was 1/2 deaf. She was incredibly strong. Just less then a few hours she took a sharp turn for the worse. I'm so incredibly depressed and thinking about suicide a lot. She was more then a dog to me.

[@davidbentick]

Patti Fahling, Please take care, your worth taking care of, I felt the same after my little guy passed. Best regards David

[@houseofbarkboys]

Aweeeeeeee 17 years!!! So sweet

[@christinak2443]

Omg your dog is so precious. My Weiner is 11 and experiencing back pain. It’s nice to see yours so happy. It gives us hope.

[@jpallen719]

What a sweet little video it’s so hard to see them get old......

[@tintinsupz1864]

Oh my sweet lovely loyal old boy. I believe God made Dogs specially for us

[@MrBertohard]

oh. but U r blessed, he was with u 17yrs its a long time.

[@Umbrellaoflove]

My “BoBo” Spike was a rescue Doxie too, with many heath issues . I had to lay him to rest after 9 years. I believe he was close to 12 years old. I still haven’t gotten over losing him,it’s been about four years now. After adopting him, if I was to get another “Doxie” it would be the same breed❣️🇨🇦

[@lorablanke8049]

I am so happy to see a healthy walking dachshund that's 17! I hope our little Lilly will be that healthy when she is 17.

[@doug6500]

Bless his little heart.

[@russellcarter1872]

Dogs are such an incredible part of our lives. It such a shame they live such a short time. Sorry about ur pup. Looks like such a sweetie

[@jokerinthebronx]

Sorry for your loss. Such a sweet old boy.

[@amramjose]

Ive had several "weiner" dogs including two mixed, and the dachsund gene has been strong in both. One lived to 16 1/2, a nasal tumor killing him, the other is a chi-weenie still living with me. They are fantastic, loyal, loving and feisty. I am sorry for your loss but glad you had 18+ years of love.

[@MCwalk02]

What a lovely dog. Our rescued sausage is 9 and has some stanky breath, hoping shes this happy when shes 17.

[@andrewlloyd4354]

Bless him, you can tell that he was so loved. So handsome, he's with you all, in spirit! Love to you all.

[@davesysygy5830]

he loved you. Take relief you gave him the best life possible and his crossing the bridge is but a moment in time. He waits for you in a green meadow, healthy, playing with other dogs. Always be kind to your animals. A bad day with them is better than a good day with relatives.

[@victorialegg5440]

Dave Sysygy I feel the same way with you and I love all of my dogs are in heaven in the past since I was a little girl to a baby.

[@yeolobun5397]

He's so beautiful!!

[@TWBlack]

Oh how wonderful. This gives me hope that my little old man is just in middle age (will be 10 in a couple of weeks). Although he has Cushing's disease and Bell's palsy and just recently got over a bout with vertigo, he seems to almost be back to his old self since we have in on the Cushing's med that he'll need the rest of his life. Also have an 8 yr old piebald and a 6 yr old longhair....they are siblings to a 6 yr old Weimaraner/Lab mix who takes excellent care of his "babies"! Yes we have a full house and a huge fenced yard for lots of love and smiles all day long!! Having become disabled and giving up my truck driving job these guys are my reason for getting up every morning!! They're so funny when Dad comes home (he still drives truck) because they know they won't get to share bed with Mom for a couple of days, lolol but when he leaves it's one big puppy pile on my bed and yes they try they're darndest to push me outta bed!!!

[@wasabikimchi7891]

Looks like my doxies that lived for 17 and half years. Her last 2 weeks were really painful for family to go through but she deceased naturally in peace. After a shower, she enjoyed sun then was in my arms while she decided to let it go.

[@Leanne-jm5gc]

He lived a good long life and that is all that matters

[@theduke1491]

Wiener dogs are the best. I had my Dodger for 14. Three years later and I still miss him.

[@harleyjules8828]

I am crying. I lost my 17 yr. old wiener dog last year. she looked just like Pogo and had the exact same problems. She also walked like Pogo because she had arthritis so bad. I loved her so much. Her name was Polly. Polly slept in the bed with me and she laid right up next to me with her head on the pillow. She also snored. I really miss my little Polly.

[@victorialegg5440]

Harley Jules I'm sorry about your loss

[@victorialegg5440]

Dachshunds had make me cry when they was enter to heaven

[@MiguelGonzalez-fn2ss]

Our Maci passed away in 2012, she was 11 y/o and we still miss her dearly.

[@victorialegg5440]

Miguel Gonzalez I'm sorry about your loss

[@markalpet]

My dachshund lived 17 years five months (1997-2015). Miss her so much.

[@victorialegg5440]

Mark Peterson sorry about your loss

[@kavaldzhia]

My sincere condolences for your loss ! Your dachshund was well loved and cared for to have lived so long. I knew one that lived to 22 years in Bulgaria (He was deaf but could still see and SNIFF (smell)

[@jurisfabium1229]

My eldest one is 12 going 13 soon. Such a bless in my family's life.

[@welleyboot]

I had a sausage dog called Dottie it was very heartbreaking to have to put her to sleep last week she was 18 yeas old she was the most loving dog you could have wanted I miss her so much but it gives me comfort to no I had the most incredible 18 loving years with her and she had a fantastic life

[@randyjohnson6536]

When I was 15 YO we had a black/brown named Cinders when my mom/dad got divorced and my brother, Cinders, and I went with our dad to live with our aunt until we got settled. Our dad got remarried and left the three of us there which our aunt didn't like at all and hardly hid it from us. We were in Minnesota and she made us leave Cinders outside in a dog house with just hay bales around it and it was hitting 20 below zero that night and my brother went out to feed her. As I watched fro a window, she didn't come out so he reached in and found she had frozen to death that night. I have thought about that for the past 50 years and how much I have loved that little dog and still mourn her end and how mean and petty my aunt was.

[@jesseboombatts]

Jesus man, thats some soul destroying memories right there.... I hope she was awarded the same level of care in her old age...

[@victorialegg5440]

Damn I'm so sorry about your dog she has a life time to come out of heaven and I lose my favorite dogs.

[@victorialegg5440]

That passed away for a year ago and last year

[@phosgene11]

Awhhh he is so sweet. God bless him and all others that bring so much happiness in our lives. Every time one generation passes I swear to myself I'll never go through that again but end up with another. I teeter on the love they give for years vs. the sorrow when they leave us.

[@richardtabloff1773]

A long life for a great pet.

[@lambchopzeller8588]

He was amazing.

[@mattcullen6109]

Thats so awesome. Love the bond between the lady and her beautiful old boy

[@nebulusnebulus6503]

Beautiful boy!

[@robertpace901]

My little Dachshund Mickey was blind and deaf when he passed away at 20 in 2014. Amazing how they still manage to enjoy life even in their last months and days. I miss my Mickey too and Chloe who passed away at 16 in 2018.

[@htothejay]

Oh what a cute little dog All grey and sweet

[@glen7228]

A dog that we raised from a baby, died at 16 years old, that was over 6 years ago. And every time I think of her for more than a second or two, I can't help but tear up.

[@dimmkah]

I have a dachshund and this made me cry. :(

[@nancypiglosi6398]

Cute! I love senior dogs! These dogs seem to live a long time. I have a 16 year old that had a fractured spine and is still going strong it seems her back is extra long.RIP to this sweetheart.

[@hildaaybar9042]

Wow 😲 he is 17 years old that’s great, God Bless both of your dogs are beautiful

[@sarahgayford6699]

Sweetie i am so sorry for your loss of your four legged fur baby X 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@MCwalk02]

Beautiful dog. I hope mine lives to 17 anf is just as happy.

[@ChristopherX30]

My God! He was ancient! He had a blessed life.

[@sockmonkeyzruleXD]

My baby Cocoa only lasted about 11 years... she acted just like this. They're such sweet dogs.

[@kurliigurlii]

I'm amazed that he was still playing, running, and jumping as he was at nearly 17. He seemed like such a happy baby.

[@mandydriscoll2043]

He was a beautiful boy

[@Leanne-jm5gc]

My dachshund just turned 17 years old and I am so lucky to have him.

[@Mizmoon2020]

Omg what an angel baby!! Xo may he Rest In Peace xo

[@victorialegg5440]

Oh and pogo is your favorite dog and your best friend and I have bunch of dogs that passed away when my grand parents from my mother side had them for years then there souls are headed to heaven and my grandmother from my mother side had passed away on 2008 so my family tree still living or death. So everybody with see each other in heaven to see each other happily

[@hendrikhuiskes7734]

fantastic. rest in peace little boy

[@michellemuskeyn329]

I wish my doxie could have lived to be 17. Sadly she passed last September at 13. I miss her dearly 😞

[@JuuliusSeizure]

Rest in peace Kody. You we're my brother growing up for so many years and I miss you everyday. I am glad that you are in a better place now. ❤😭

[@The19011]

I’m 21 and my Dachshund is 22 😂😂😂

[@huskerjpg]

Lots of miles. Good ones, too.

[@JILL0704USA]

So precious 💕.

[@Bunchee032]

He's beautiful. Mine was 17 1/2 before he went to the Rainbow Bridge. Can I ask if he still barks regularly? Mr. Peanut stopped pretty much at 15 & after that the occasional bark was hilarious. Take good care of those precious babies💞

[@TheAmericanPrometheus]

Same. mine recently turned 17 but he still barks constantly

[@lisabaltzer3163]

Bunchee032 I had a sweet basset hound named Peanut. I miss her.

[@karynsuepohlmeier2109]

17 AC, I have three doxie's, my oldest is 14 and he barks more than he ever has and he still loves to dig so, I let him dig!!