Dog Who Spent 7 Years In The Shelter Is SO Happy To Have A Family | The Dodo Faith = Restored

Dog Who Spent 7 Years In The Shelter Is SO Happy To Have A Family | This dog's face turned white while she spent half her life waiting at the shelter - look how HAPPY she is now! 😍
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[@billcounts9516]

To see such a transformation makes me so emotional thank God for people like this wonderful couple. And thank you for your service.

[@martinpazienza1816]

Bill counts a very nice comment I got out of the coast guard in Juneau Alaska my wife got transfered to Honolulu. Where the dogs quarantine was miles away. We saw many strays its sad Yes pirates life tore my soul Thank you to the great people who adopted him. Such a beautiful dog. I thank them for there service as well Take care bill.

[@thermostat4body]

A dog at any age is a gift but a senior dog has wisdom to know and thrive with love because he/she has experienced loss.

[@sondrasmith2691]

At last, Pirate knew real love. ❤

[@sandipabejai8869]

Tears. I can't handle this. You are an incredible woman. Lovely beautiful human being.

[@janinein2yourself809]

I had the same.. got emotional about it . So caring and loving ..

[@cherie9928]

I agree! 💗😁

[@BellaBella-iw5le]

I'm going to Adopt A Senior after seeing this❤

[@tpr747]

Bella Bella GREAT 🐕🐾❤️ They will love you and will be so. Grateful. You will see it in their eyes. They will be so sad at the shelter but when you bring your Senior fur baby home you will see happiness come over them. You will see it in their eyes....Simply ❤️ LOVE...

[@stmordi]

There's tears.

[@robertcasey7312]

I’m 64, I’ve had multiple dogs, plus cats sometimes, my entire life. I’ve learned a lot about dogs throughout the years. Early this year two of our three dogs passed. It’s was heartbreaking. We’re finally ready to adopt again. This video’s inspired me to adopt the dog/dogs which have been at our local shelter the longest. Thank you very much, you’re good souls. Best Wishes to you & Pirate.

[@joycemansfield1108]

I get that I had 2 shelties that died within 3 months of each other ,nothing heals your heart like giving love to another.we are born with an unlimited amount there's no need to wait a long time dogs teach us and give us so much .the sheltie pup I got after Maggie and teddy is Seamus and he's 13 I know what's ahead but I love him up everyday and try to be mindfully in all the moments I have.

[@Gagnon4234]

Same here as well. I'm 71and have lost five very loved dogs. I shed a tear when I think of them but smile when I remember the quality that they have brought to my life.

[@Lolo-kz7yp]

Bonjour et merci Robert pour le brave compagnon que vous allez sortir du refuge 🙏 Merci

[@thomasschwarting5108]

That's the PEFECT attitude!!

[@pokerknight1]

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[@AmericaCirclingTheDrain]

Y'all, adopt. Definitely don't shop. And when you adopt, make it a senior dog. You'll be so glad you did!🐾💕

[@elenakagan1999]

GUYS PIRATE IS STILL ALIVE - 13 YEARS OLD AND DOING GREAT OMG MY HEART HURTS

[@plamoretti673]

😫😫💜💜💜💜

[@gemmapuno5053]

... pirate may only have 2-3 years left... cuz an average dog lives up to 15 years old... so I'm scared. I don't wanna cry

[@eddieduke6168]

omgggg thank you for adopting this beauty💖 please update us

[@chai8225]

@@user-hj7hj1bo8l what happened to her?

[@evancarmona2916]

@@chai8225 She was losing mobility in her back two legs. she just got back from the vet and is much better than yesterday. Starting laser treatment Wednesday,

[@xcruell]

That "i guess she just got tired of life" sentence got me hard..

[@KB-ed1xx]

KappaKappaKappaKappa me too 😭😭😭

[@tc4998]

Yeah it got me rock solid aswell ;)

[@zeddert2869]

@@tc4998 uhm

[@CYNC33]

@@zeddert2869 Tbf the op could be taken that way as well... I saw it and I was like wtf

[@jojosbizarreadventure2673]

KappaKappaKappaKappa I literally started crying on that part.

[@MattHossZone]

Absolute proof angels exist in human form. Seriously.

[@bobbywall172]

Yes, so,so, true❤️❤️❤️😇

[@oatnoid]

And doggie form too.

[@maryrosepizzo1399]

So very true. Thank you for giving her a home and family and most of all love.

[@MlSS.S]

@Matt 💯❗

[@EyeOfThePhi]

you realize these adopters are supposedly seen supporting trump on instagram....right?

[@markgoodman240]

It is now July 2023. I'm hoping Pirate is still living her "best life".

[@Spyderrrrlil]

I found pirate through this video and it’s been a wild ride. I followed her on Instagram for the last handful of months and sadly today the wonderful pirate has passed on. After serious complications with her health (like cancer) the owners decided to lay her to rest. We lost a beautiful soul, thank you to the owners for adopting this beautiful dog. Condolences to the family ❤️. Rest In Peace, Pirate.

[@alrivers2297]

Sorry to read this. But at least she got to experience some real love and happiness before she passed on.

[@edemontfort9482]

How wonderful that they gave her a loving home and in exchange she enriched their lives and gave them love too. RIP sweet Pirate.

[@sophia_ch1a]

RIP pirate we will miss you

[@jasonbornonthefourthofjuly1351]

Omg so sad but you have her such love

[@stevej4437]

All dogs go to heaven.

[@br0wnskiin22]

Respect for the shelter who didn’t put her down or give up !!! ❤️

[@christinebuckingham8369]

Meka"lei"lei 👍👍👍💖💖💖🙌💖💖🐶💖🌈 Rest well at the beautiful Rainbow bridge, sweet girl Pirate! 💜🙏💜💐

[@cw5630]

why they left a dog in cage for 7 years if its a cage the way im thinking of this place needs to be shut down the humane societies ive visited are usually just a way to make money some allow the dogs to live and enjoy and help besides food and water or paper and some stuff them in a cage until they start barking and dying from a lack of motivation it might be a good place a bunch are not usually government funded ones and hopefully it is but i would never give credit to a so called humane society those places are more messed up then dog pounds sometimes i get euthinization is sad but picking a dog up from a bad humane society is sadder in the sense that you are leaving multiple dogs behind sorry for not being more specific @Lizbit smith / lizbit idiot

[@teamcougars]

Meka"lei"lei 💜

[@lizbitsmith9706]

C W Was that even English? Clearly someone who thinks shelters are bad must be, at least partially, brain dead.

[@cw5630]

@@lizbitsmith9706 yo i use spell check i cant help if you cant read ,you idiot!!! "hahah think type, words for you"@ Lizbit idiot. Go to 10 shelters and tell me ts not sad not highly funded city shelters !(:

[@Nan-ly8zb]

This is the most beautiful story I’ve heard in a long, long, long, long time. Thank you for bringing this precious girl into your lives. ♥️🐾

[@Chris-ik2tw]

Absolutely bang on. Brought tear to my eyes

[@christina5kids16grands]

Pirate crossed the rainbow bridge in September 2019- so thankful she knew love in those years with such incredible owners.

[@EyeOfThePhi]

youd never see a republican do something caring like this for a animal

[@Alex77au]

​@@EyeOfThePhi Who hurt you?

[@davidcooke8005]

RIP, Pirate. You sure stole a lot of hearts.

[@GhostJJJ]

Don’t cry Don’t cry don’t cry Video ends and I’m crying. These videos always get me

[@annazikopoulos2257]

Ghost I am also. This was just the best story ever 🥰

[@midnightthebat6312]

@@annazikopoulos2257 yep

[@drshwetanksingh1611]

Same here :')

[@slifer0081]

Sometimes I don't even smile

[@AzlianaLyana]

I am too ego to cry but my tears are stubborn!

[@pspcraft]

I salute that couple for adopting her... back to sobbing.

[@morenag.7769]

pspcraft hahaha right!!!? 😭😭🤧🤧🤧

[@amhoodie5678]

I'm so glad Pirate gets to live out her golden years in complete happiness. It is heart-shattering that she waited so long for this, but I feel happy that she finally got the love she deserves. Here's to many more years of happiness and fun for Pirate!

[@MlSS.S]

This is why fostering is so necessary and so important! When a dog has been in a shelter for a certain period of time, they should be placed with a foster family until they can find a home.

[@dcrggreensheep]

People are saying she died but hey at least 2 years probably canceled out those 7

[@rachelgarber1423]

She wasn’t always an “old” dog, she got old waiting for a family. She could have been adopted when she was two or three. People just kept overlooking her as she got old. People can be so pathetic. So wonderful that she was adopted and now lives her best life

[@sjha020165]

Anyone who goes into a shelter and comes home with an animal they will love and care for has done a good thing. Pirate just drew the short straw too many times. Not this time though.

[@baldheadedmonkeyboy2494]

@@Ilovelosangeles two years of great memories for her before she passed maybe cancelled out the 7 years of waiting. I adopted a senior Labrador and he passed after having him for three years. I just regret not doing enough. I have a younger Labrador now and he is the apple of my eye and lives life like a King.

[@MlSS.S]

@ Rachel Garber - The only pathetic people are the ones who abandoned her.

[@MlSS.S]

@@sjha020165 WELL SAID! That is 💯 the truth!

[@SheilaR.08]

@@MlSS.S And those who overlooked her for 7 long years.

[@silvertsunami9292]

Pirate's eyes. You can tell the difference when she was at the shelter and when she was adoptes. She's so happy. Bless your heart for adopting Pirate

[@lizmariahj.tingcang2586]

Silver Tsunami it was so heartbroken that for seven years...... SEVEN HUMAN YEARS did she live in that shelter, alone, no one wants, old, and just tired of life, i mean just sitting there for just a day is already enough for me to handle, but for SEVEN YEARS, like how can a dog live like that, but bless the family for keeping her in a forever home. Btw i changed the days to years because the one i started typing was days

[@ragdebroqueza5966]

God bless ur family foster parents

[@angieweston9030]

Sure can

[@OverRule2]

They are actually the BEST dogs to get since they appreciate everything SOOOOOOO much more than a spoiled puppy/young dog that has never known what it's like not to have a home or owner. 100% Fact

[@jonjb4025]

EnderFire 11 i know, the amount time she was in there broke my heart too! So glad she found her forever family! I volunteer at a local shelter in the city I live in & I try to give extra love & time to the dogs who have been there the longest; the ones who seem kind of forgotten. But just last week a big, stocky bull terrier mix got adopted & we all cried because he was there so long (5 years) & we all got so attached to him (esp this summer spending so much time together) but seeing him leave w/ his new forever family made our hearts soar! 😊😭 He had the biggest, goofiest smile on his face! It makes me happy every time I think about it!

[@godiva7721]

Adopt, don't shop! Please take a look at senior animals, they deserve a loving home!

[@jessiethomas7152]

Kill previous owners and adopt don't shop and all pet shops pet stores and puppy mills need to go out of business forever same goes for all kill shelters permanently and shut down all dog meat cat meat horse meat rabbit meat trades

[@squadgangsta7421]

Nah ill pass. Not taking a chance with a 50-50 jail dog that will either be great or be aggressive beyond repair. Ill continue to shop thanks hippie

[@jonathanwang9142]

I love adopting. And I love buying too. I rescued my first dog and just bought my second puppy. And I plan I doing both again in the future. People can do what they want. So let others make their own choices.

[@Primalxbeast]

Jessie Thomas If you shut down shelters, people would just be dumping their animals in the street to fend for themselves. No-kill shelters don't have the capacity or funding to take in all unwanted pets and keep them indefinitely.

[@Primalxbeast]

Squad Gangsta It's not a 50/50 chance that it will be aggressive. Shelter dogs make great pets and mutts are usually more healthy than pure-bred dogs and if you get an adult dog, there's a good chance that it's already house broken and past its chewing stage.

[@cyndipalmer8061]

I am completely in tears… happy tears!! Thank you to the shelter for never giving up on Pirate!! And a HUGE thank you to the awesome couple who gave Pirate her final FOREVER home!! ❤️ We always make certain to adopt a senior dog - they are TRULY the absolute best!! The love you get in return is immeasurable!! Please adopt a senior today - you will never regret it!! ❤️🐶

[@davidfeldman4067]

The easiest way to see the quality of a person is to watch how they treat their dog. These are two very special people indeed.

[@verobeachguy322]

looking at her act like a puppy is so great. she still has a lot of life yet. ty for the video

[@MaudKennedy]

Exactly what I thought. She looks so much younger in her home, with her humans! She just needed love....

[@ClySaga]

My best friends family always adopts very old dogs to give them an amazing last few years. It's very sad when they pass away but it must also feel so great to give a dog that..

[@veramariecano289]

Wow, that is beyond anazing!

[@veramariecano289]

@@annifieber361 Why are you telling ne thus? From what I read the other comment seened hesitant to adopt older dogs bcz of costs.

[@annifieber361]

@@veramariecano289 sorry wasn't meant for you 🙃

[@anzb6727]

do u have to pay for a pet from a shelter if ur gonna adopt them

[@annifieber361]

@@anzb6727 yes, sure

[@janetkensett1503]

You gave her back her life. She looks so much younger. All she wanted was someone to love her.❤

[@maddalex4279]

That dog is so lucky to have you both as parents. Such a heart warming story with a wonderful end.

[@mitzy123]

This video is over 3 years old. Pirate is probably dead

[@LilfoxTheHybridHylian5967]

​@@mitzy123you just had to ruin it.

[@barbarellla1553]

​@@mitzy123 If that comment made you feel better - you definitely should meet a therapist... You are a sick person, that's obvious. Do you have somebody in your life, who cares about you?

[@lauravturner]

When I get my own home and I am earning enough to keep pets, I am strolling into a shelter and adopting two elderly animals. The most unlikely pets to get adopted are the ones with special requirements like two animals that don't want to be separated, and the elderly animals. I want to find the animals no one else has taken and give them the life they deserve

[@thekrrib]

Wonderful! You are an inspiration 💙

[@annhughes1503]

tha

[@starlite33]

It's really nice that there are shelters that will shelter and take care of a dog for years. It's not as good as a house and home, but it is still nice of them to provide them with that and not give up on them.

[@jonjb4025]

starlite33 yep no kill shelters are the best shelters 👍🏾😊 like you said, it wasn’t a home but at least she had a chance for a new life eventually!

[@pikihoes4345]

@@jonjb4025 are you saying that the kill shelters are the best shelters?

[@jonjb4025]

succ my ass lol what? No, man, the NO-KILL shelters are the best! Btw, your name made me lol 😂

[@Jim26D]

I met a woman who worked at a shelter that had one of the worst jobs ever. She had to choose daily which dog or cat got put down. I don't care what I was being paid I couldn't do a job like that. It would be soul crushing.

[@starlite33]

@@Jim26D yes it is terrible and it doesn't seem right, but I don't know what the short term solution is when there are not enough spaces or no kill kennels available and not enough people to adopt the dogs. Here in Michigan every six months or so there is a news report of a discovery of a dog hoarder who has 50, 75, or even more dogs in their house and the dogs are living and dying in horrible conditions. I think sometimes these dog hoarders think they are doing the right thing by taking in dogs to keep them from being executed at dog pounds but dog hoarding like that is not the answer either.

[@TheMysticalEnchantress]

It's not that nobody wanted her, it's that she was your dog. She waited for you 🎉❤

[@minhasnewsletters1360]

I’m literally crying. I’m so grateful to know that there are people out there with such kind hearts as yours. Thank you for what you’ve done for Pirate. May God be with you always.

[@user-su2ou2zx6k]

at first, i thought her sad look was just the way she looked naturally, that it gave her the impression to be sad. But when she get adopted, man you can littarly SEE her change on her face ! This is wonderful

[@terrileetrow1024]

Indeed

[@richardhanley4279]

Amen. Halellujah ❤❤❤❤❤

[@sandraotero5951]

Wow ; that was the most beautiful story of adoption I've ever heard ..😢

[@meganbd7376]

There are many beautiful adoption storys.. but yes, it was 😢❤

[@christinas4528]

I adopted a nine year old dog and was his 3rd person. He was so dejected, like 'I know how this ends" and had such low expectations. It took seven months telling him 'you are here FOREVER", before he trusted that. He's 13 years old now, and the best happy boy---best part, he's such a great dog, he's inspired people who've met him and hear his story not only to RESCUE, but to consider an older dog Best decision I ever made. Love you YOSHI..

[@Kadasberry11]

I love this 🥹

[@Soleil4701]

Bless you for taking on your 9 year old doggie. Glad he is 13 now and doing well. X

[@thomasschwarting5108]

I'll tell ANYBODY who will listen that older dogs make the BEST pets EVER!! Most shelters (I believe) have a senior for seniors programs, so you can pick up a senior dog for nothing. They're happy to get the older dog out of the shelter and YOU get a NEW best friend.

[@soniadowney7427]

I wish they came with a 5,000 dollar vet gift card

[@billmilosz]

It's VERY wonderful that she got to be in a family before she died in 2019. But always remember that dogs do not want to make us sad. So remember any dog you've known fondly, even though they are gone. Let the memory bring you a smile, because that is what the dog would want. Not sadness, but warm memory.

[@HoofnIt03]

Oh my gosh, gushing tears of joy Pirate has a new home! She finally gets to be a puppy!

[@moredank5539]

The people that disliked the video were probably blind of crying and accidentally hit the wrong button Edit) hell yeah I liked my own comment

[@MoneyStrategiesSOULutions]

👍🏽😂

[@matinshuman8578]

i liked your comment .

[@ferreus]

Nope, it's that they got a dog instead of babies and they treat it like a baby.

[@ladyphelps21]

I was definitely crying not gunna lie

[@mrsdevine161]

LOL! You should like your own comment its seems plausible to me. Liked it too !

[@michelleanderson8370]

Can't trust a Pirate...they will steal your heart! I wish you years of joy with your precious Pirate. Dodo, thanks for sharing this wonderful story :)

[@shellydurunna]

😃😭😍😃😭

[@PamelaSpencer-ys3qp]

Thank you for adopting her and showing her story maybe more ppl will adopt an older dog and a dog that lived in the shelter for a long time beautiful ending I am glad for pirate ❤

[@laquehaven4392]

You are the kindest people, Pirates eyes say it all. She is finally home! 🐾

[@KittyKittyBangBang249]

I’m so sorry to hear of her passing. BUT...what a wonderful last few years her family gave her. You could SEE the difference in Pirate when someone finally gave her a chance. She’s waiting for you, Jennifer. You’re a beautiful Mama to Pirate

[@kittylady6946]

Pirate lived for 6 years with her forever family!

[@brandonmclaughlin9108]

You are amazing people I respect you so much thank you for being you you made her life full much love people

[@user-xh3nj8vu1n]

Yeah atleast for the last time he felt love 😍

[@veganvocalist4782]

@@kittylady6946 How lovely and to think if they had not adopted her when they did she seemed to have only a few months life left in her from her sad disposition . They prolonged Pirates life considerably with kindness and love . I found this very moving indeed

[@Rumbro.]

@@veganvocalist4782 exactly. Best humans for Pirate, no doubt ❤️

[@fabienauclair6715]

7 years in a shelter, this is heart breaking..

[@boltzmannbrain6607]

These stories are heartbreaking. People choose their pets as if theyre toys, not souls that need a home

[@beccac6451]

This one brought tears to my eyes. What a precious dog. I cannot believe no one wanted her. You guys gave her back her youth.

[@alohamd4022]

This brought tears to my eyes. Older dogs deserve our love too. Thank you guys for your love to her, she's beautiful.😇💟

[@user-lr8du9dc4k]

I see angels behind that military uniform..👍👍

[@Chasiraw]

Ranjith George Yaaaaasss!!

[@waaaaantube]

Exactly!

[@marinamassari5670]

.... me too !!

[@Dowlphin]

They were missing something in their life, too.

[@compunurse]

Apparently, she was waiting for you. I’m watching this along time after was posted. I hope she’s had a good life. Thank you for loving her.

[@rebelruth9582]

The people who just passed her by are not true dog lovers. That beautiful smile. Amazing what love can do

[@dominicerickso2023]

I was crying for her 7 years in a cage and no one wanted her 😭😭😭

[@Kenny2k08]

Swan and you’re just a person on KZbin

[@WhirlwindandHeatburst]

Swan Bruh Imao

[@ONOhannah]

@Swan You're an animal, too.

[@truckkun7704]

Swan ok and

[@truckkun7704]

Tyler Barker I mean I care more about animals than most people

[@karashea7823]

This is the saddest, most heartbreaking adoption video I've seen and at the same time the most joyous and heartwarming.

[@brainscott8198]

IKR...just when u thought you've seen the saddest vid on Dodo...comes this heart-warming story about Pirate..🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@shirleycameron7718]

Poor thing.....

[@Sweetie8387]

same

[@kerishoemaker4193]

She is just the cutest and sweetest, I'm so glad she's happy now. And thanks to the shelter for not getting rid of her.

[@velmamendoza1120]

Thank you for rescuing Pirate, it was like she was reborn. She is so happy with all the first everything you and your husband give her. I don't know if you still have her, but I do know that you two have her the best forever family. It is so sweet to see how she gets so much Love and affection from both of you. I can see how she loves her Mama!!

[@eileenhavern77]

You have just motivated me to make my choice an older dog. Thank you xox

[@jpbm1873]

No, thank you!

[@tseringsandup4608]

Show your kindness to any poor and helpless animals as you did and the Karma will shower you and your family with unexpected positive things in your lives in return.

[@alienmapping3536]

Cool ✅

[@kps3]

senior dogs are the best

[@AyoHoneydipp]

Tsering Sandup I did that with my 4 rescue cats. One was 12 years old and she lived to be 17. She unfortunately went blind 3 years after rescuing her but I still loved her no matter what. She passed away a few months ago while sleeping next to me. Now I’m considering fostering cats senior cats. However I don’t do the things I do for good karma. I feel like it’s in my nature to be kind.

[@yoitznico6825]

“It seemed like she was just getting tired of life” THAT BROKE MY HEART

[@yoitznico6825]

Emerald Gamers oml i didnt even realize i had 100 likes OML LOL ty

[@darrenjones3080]

@@Hm-os2lp 200th like

[@mikelarente432]

Mine too But she not anymore :)

[@ras8091]

499th like xd

[@pamelagrantham73]

Talk about right dog, right humans, right timing. Sooo wonderful for Pirate that Jennifer DIDN'T overlook her. Thanks to the shelter for not giving up on a happy ending.

[@robinnikkibaker-weedon5515]

This story was so amazing...you could see "Pirate" light up! I love stories like this, it warms my heart to know that there are still GREAT people in the world!!

[@hellnbk]

happy tears :(...... Such beautiful people in this world.

[@emilye126]

A few beautiful people.

[@staceyb.5878]

You guys are angels! Thank you for your service and your selfless hearts, this is the most beautiful video!

[@dnsjsbs]

I know 😁😀😄😃💜💜💜

[@nicoleaquino6487]

I’m pretty sure selfless isn’t a good word to use... it means selfish as in if they were selfish they wouldn’t adopt the dog... but yeah! They are nice people kind!

[@chuakahhong6555]

@@nicoleaquino6487 Do you even know what selfless means?

[@ejod_who]

@@nicoleaquino6487 self·less : adjective concerned more with the needs and wishes of others than with one's own; unselfish. "an act of selfless devotion" Educating one's self is necessary. So, I am POSITIVE Stacey knew exactly what words to use. You on the other hand, not so much.

[@nicoleaquino6487]

ejodoin0704 that is not what mine says it says that it is selfish or rude so I don’t know what your talking about but ok! You do you boo!

[@melissabonney309]

Pirate has a forever home now. Her new parents are wonderful just she is. Great story.🐕💕

[@celia6564]

The change in her eyes, they went from weary to full of light and life. She didn't even look like the same doggy. Hope the ppl at the shelter got to see her come to life. The Angels at the shelter took good care of her until her furever Angels could get there. This made me cry. Hugs to all of you 😊😊😊

[@cj7593]

I LOST COUNT OF HOW MANY TIMES IVE CRIED TO THESE VIDEOS BECAUSE DOGS DESERVE SO MUCH AND THEY JUST GET TREATED SO BAD BUT IM SO GLAD SHE GOT A LOVING FAMILY Edit( Thank you so much for the insane amount of likes)

[@doghi2776]

Yeah💗💗

[@user-rn7hr8lx9i]

Cj Sxacy i literally cry at every Dodo video i actually avoid them so i wont be crying jfhfjfjc

[@leapink]

I wish that they did that to cat to

[@wheelburrow5937]

And cats and kittens I saw someone kill their cat by crushing it. I can't unsee it.

[@WeepingWillowTree]

Isabel Macias-Guffy You’re talking about Peluchin Entertainment right? He is such a horrible person

[@chey2946]

I tried not to cry but I just could not cry so I’m sitting on my bed crying my eyes out

[@scottcuilty4154]

Me too. Sweet old lady.

[@ivyredrosecherry]

Me too 😂😆. I clicked on this video like "just a cute video, not gonna make me cry today! Ha, you though!" ... 30 seconds in and I couldn't keep it together. 😂😂

[@mrrobot8973]

Tears 2

[@legalisefreedom]

Same here.

[@marilengutierrez4923]

I am crying right now out of happiness, because this great couple adopted her in spite of her age.

[@MAK_9833]

I adopted my dog when she was ten. She lived another six years. I miss her still. ❤

[@stellamarchetti2598]

We can never thank these beautiful people enough for giving Pirate a chance!🙏🏼❤️Every dog deserves to be happy!

[@garypaterson2794]

Yes ma'am, as all God's creations do 🤠🙏🐕

[@-dead-1129]

My friends all have new puppies, but when I get a dog, I will get one that deserves a chance. The younger pups can be adopted easily, and this is my decision. Like if you agree

[@taeresss8265]

Yea do that!

[@masuganut2082]

Leanne Rush I think a dog is considered senior by like age seven or so. So you could potentially get another seven years depending on the breed And honestly, pirate acts more like a puppy than a senior. You saving a senior pup could have the same effect.

[@fourthgrade2616]

I still have my dog and she is almost 16

[@masuganut2082]

Holland Babbidge thank you! Perfect example. ❤️

[@masuganut2082]

Indecisive N.E.E.T I’m sorry your dear dog passed away and I do understand you wanting to try and protect your family from as much heartache as possible ❤️

[@janakaksch78]

I adopted my dog nina when she was 13 , she was staying 5 years in a shelter. She died in my arms when she was 18 years old. She was such a wonderful dog❤️

[@m.m.583]

Love that you were able to see beyond her age and know in your heart 💜 that pirate had so much life to live God bless you and your boyfriend for giving her a chance to be a dog 🐕 and shower her with lots of 💕 love thank you for being there for pirate’s life on earth now he is over the rainbow 🌈 in doggy heaven 🥰

[@markdp1983]

you had 5 good years with her!

[@kahoot5326]

RIP Nina we all love you ❤️ you were the light of the world so keep Shining ❤️

[@janakaksch78]

Glossi blossom Thanx so much. I miss her and all my beloved dogs so much. But i know they are now happy

[@kahoot5326]

Jana Kaksch~ just know nina is missing you every second 🥺✨💓

[@hezilnerpio1448]

Oh, this is so heartwarming, to see a senior dog having the time of her life--being spoiled and loved.❤

[@nuplanner5345]

This hurts my heart so much. How could such a sweet-natured girl be overlooked like that? 💔

[@luminousgacha8182]

She protecc, NO ATTAC, *But she got her life back 😭☺️*

[@madelinerincon9628]

Tyra And Freinds stop

[@mrhead6856]

Gatcha Ruby nice rymes

[@flameshighlights4611]

Stop

[@TheBoomshine]

*bacc

[@itsjustmelandhabmsp3179]

NAW 😭🥺❤️

[@robfrye4664]

People who pass by the senior dogs just don't know what they're missing! Yes, you'll lose them a lot sooner than with a puppy or younger dog, which is always very sad. But I always adopt seniors because they're pretty much ready to go, usually needing little training- plus they're just so very special and deserve to live the rest of their lives comfortable and well loved! I'm now on my 5th..

[@coldwinter5710]

Good for you Rob! Thank you

[@roxannerodriguez7075]

I agree. I've had the puppy before, and yes it's sweet, but it's a lot of work!! I've been privileged to adopt 2 dogs (at different times) both age five! And it, to me, is the BEST dog age ever! One was male, the next female, and it didn't matter- they were just so perfectly aged! They were what I called "set in their ways" and you pretty much "get what you see" with them! Plus! They really never lose the "puppy" in them either. Not until it's time to pass on anyways. Unfortunately for my first baby Bogee, we have had to go thru that experience. With my 2nd baby girl, she is luckily with my mom now. My family became homeless and I was so blessed that my mom had always loved Patrone, and had always wished she could take her! Lol. So when her house burnt down, and she lost her fur babies- and then I was having to move out of our home- a perfect solution came about! Mama got to love on Patrone the way she loved her own babies. And we didn't have to lose Patrone, or give her to someone we didn't know! I really miss having her in my bed at night though. And we have our own home again- but I couldn't imagine asking to take her back from my mom. It's kind of a hard thing, but a very good thing. If that makes sense?? I'm rambling and crying now. Just give older dogs a chance!! They're amazing!! ❤

[@sebulba69]

5th?! Jesus christ your heart

[@coldwinter5710]

@@roxannerodriguez7075 I'm so very sorry for your hardships, but thrilled you all hung in there & made it to the other side! Now, if things are stable & secure, it's time to maybe get yourself another furbaby? Or maybe become a foster parent. You both get & give love, but you don't have to worry about a long committment if you are not yet ready. Blessings to you.

[@LoveLondon5]

Bless you! ❤

[@SemolinaBee]

Dogs, people. Life changing. I adopted a senior dog just before the pandemic started. No regrets. He's 12 this year and has so much life in him. And gave me life. Remember the senior good girls and good boys. xo

[@cindykrause4647]

You can see the heart of God through dogs. You sense unconditional LOVE

[@finanov6646]

Thank you two for your service and thank you for adopting Pirate! She looks so much happier, and I can only imagine what she felt like being in that shelter for seven years. That's just sad! However, she has a forever home, and that is a perfect ending to any misery.

[@wendysickinger4172]

Thank God for this lovely, caring, kind woman! You felt so sad for this dog, like I would have, and took her out of a shelter after 7 years, you changed her life! You gave her comfort and love and running in her own backyard! You make me cry, but a good cry! You and your husband saved this dog from loneliness. What terrific people you are! You saved a life, and gave it love! Love to you all! Good for you pirate! Good for you!

[@judychartrand6599]

I couldn’t express it any better. It made me cry too, out of happiness for this sweet old girl.

[@wendysickinger4172]

@@judychartrand6599 thanks for your lovely reply, love to you, wendy

[@juliadesl]

7 years!!! and why didn’t she have a bed at the kennel. Good Lord! Thank you for making her sooo happy!!

[@tonyharlow630]

She looked like she was smiling when you visited with her, I appreciate your efforts to make this dog happy, she deserves it and thank you

[@pitbullsandcalicos]

It broke my heart that she was there for 7 years 😭💔 thank you for adopting this beautiful girl ❤❤

[@LittleghOstGreen]

I'm so glad this dog was adopted by this couple

[@richardwolf7009]

We rescued a dog that spent 2 years in a puppy mill, and then 5 years in a shelter before he joined our family. He was with us over 9 years, and though always afraid of people, grew into part of the household. Full recovery to normality is very hard, and very rare. So enjoy these success stories.

[@owlcu]

Nothing's more beautiful than putting good into the world.

[@scott-nq7se]

Lady you are the very best of what humanity has to offer if I adopt I'm going to go for an older dog

[@jonjb4025]

Scott Bentley YOU are the best too if you adopt an older dog! 😊

[@ChessmasterHex]

@@jonjb4025 Agreed!

[@bellav7724]

Scott Bentley me too!!

[@jenniekelly571]

After watching the Dodo videos about senior dogs, my next dog will also be a senior. 😊💕🐶🌈

[@apokryphos117g]

I am thinking about adopting an elder dog. I’ve never had a dog, only cats. Methinks it’s time for some puppy (they all are deep down) love ❤️.

[@LauraRodriguez-wb9vv]

It broke my heart 😪 to see her so sad at the beginning, she had given up on finding a loving home and a family. Thank you for saving her and and for turning her life around with so much love, she looks so happy now. ❤❤❤

[@amlsrh]

Sooo glad they found her and gave her a home. Wish there were more people like her. We have given two senior dogs forever homes. The first was 6 she lived 8 more years. The sweetest dog and I'm so glad we were able to give her a loving forever home. Then a year and a 1/2 ago we adopted a 9 year old dog and so far she is doing fantastic. Zooming and plays all the time.

[@azaleablue2261]

Kind, loving people do great kind things. This dog will be waiting at the rainbow bridge for ou both. Much love and kindness to you both. Thank you for the life you gave this sweet fur baby.

[@BL4NK495]

I cried the whole video😢 great work! like if u agree!

[@kez1019]

I cried too

[@glenw8942]

Same

[@spinelli6666]

I.DID.TOO!!!

[@emilye126]

Me too!

[@gamerdude506]

Me too

[@jasonp7195]

You are the best kind of people society could ever have. Shelter pets are the BEST! Thank you for doing what you did.

[@richardcrocker299]

You are awesome.

[@jonjb4025]

Jason Philippy that’s the truth!

[@dognatious6153]

You took the words out of my mouth. Love you!

[@jasonp3484]

@@dognatious6153 :) :*

[@janetmarsden8199]

You two are amazing. Thank you for saving Pirate and loving her so much. X

[@thefaceofthecentury]

To see her rebirth is so profound...tearing up!

[@dchristianrobert]

🌈❤️🙏🏻🐾 *R.I.P. Pirate* 🐾🙏🏻❤️🌈 She passed away in September 2019 at 13 1/2 years of age

[@haleyblaye907]

RIP PIRATE 😥❤️

[@TheCraigy111]

At least she got to pass away being loved and have a real home. What every dog should have

[@LPgmxDan]

@Molly McCullagh at least she had fun and love in the last part of her live which is amazing not every dog gets to have it unfortunately

[@LPgmxDan]

@Molly McCullagh i hope ill have a chance to give a better live to a dog one day like in the video or like you did though a stable job and a house are the minimal requirement to do that cant just wing it gotta be able to give it the best.

[@PlanetCharnBaby]

😢. But also 🥰, because she got to live out the rest of her life well loved and happy, as every dog deserves.

[@secondthought2320]

Ill take her in minute!! My dog looks like her and mine was 8 yrs old when she came into my life!! Changed my outlook on life!! I'm an old man with no one in my life but Sasha! Thanks for taking her.

[@pragawa]

Hugs for Sasha all the way from India!

[@talita_214]

Hugs and kisses for Sacha all the way from Brazil 🤩🤩🤩😍

[@Lily-fd8rj]

What tyle of dog is ypur dog?

[@veramariecano289]

I'm 67 and if you don't think I am concerned about me getting older and nobody having or wanting to take time for me! I am just so happy for that BEAUTIFUL Pirate! One thing for sure - my pup is 14 and he is not well. If, when time comes, I'm going for an older dog - we can grow older together. I am an animal lover!

[@TT-rz5td]

God bless you, Second Thought. ❤

[@dukeplc]

my God..... a couple in service of this country with hearts of gold. Thank you for your service and thank you for loving that beautiful doggie.

[@JL-zn7me]

This story has me in tears!!! Pirate was SOOOO happy!!! She FINALLY got the life she deserved!! The love she deserved!!! She’s very inspirational… you may be struggling, lonely, feeling hopeless- but you never know what the future holds- SUNNY DAYS! Thank you beautiful Pirate for your message to the world! 💜💜💜🙏🏻

[@oppsendless3814]

I know I am pregnant, but man...I cried my eyes out. I am so happy you are in Pirate's life. Thank you for encouraging me to do this as well. You are a special kind of human.

[@staryellos]

Opps Endless Congratulations! And I cried too aha!

[@christinamatsunaga3384]

Same 😭

[@merthemarijberkhout3814]

I cried too and i'm not pregnant😂

[@veecatsu7096]

Im pregnant with food, it counts

[@hiptoday007]

I'm crying but it's because I'm pregnant. Oh wait, no, it's a beer belly. So yeah it must be the video.

[@Soleil4701]

Seven years in a shelter is a long time. So nice to see that her last years were with a wonderful family who really cared about her. ❤️

[@colleenbennett8978]

It's wonderful that this young couple were prepared to adopt a senior dog. I however need to add: and I mean this straight from my heart. To spend 7 years in a shelter is beyond traumatic, their spirits are broken, and they give up on life. I've worked in a shelter such as these, so it's first hand. This was one blessed dog to be found, but the big picture is - what about other dogs in similar circumstances? The broken spirit of the others in that environment can't surely stay in a shelter -- for how long? As painful as it sounds, in severe cases, it's sometimes best to 'set their spirits free' and more kind to be put to sleep. As I said, I have experienced worse situations such as these and it's heartbreaking. This precious dog is but in the minority. I'm saying this with much love and I trust our dog lovers out there will understand my sincere feeling. ❤

[@user-zb3ng7nl9e]

Thank you for giving Pirate a loving home.

[@dianehobbs]

Thank you for giving Pirate a loving forever family. Giving her the life she always deserved. She is a beautiful, happy girl now ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@allisonramos5618]

I have been inspired. When I adopt a pup, I will get on that is overlooked/been in a shelter very long and a rescued dog.

[@xradelox]

I saw a video where this lady went into the shelter and said "I want the dog that's been here the longest and that's the least likely to be adopted. I want the ugliest dog that everyone over looks." You should have seen the dog she ended up with! But it just loved her so dearly and she couldn't have been happier :)

[@grieys]

Yeah, but RIP

[@drunkvegangal8089]

Jameson Z - All of us are mortal...there are no guarantees on how long a puppy will live.

[@grieys]

@@drunkvegangal8089 incredibly true, may pirate rest in peace.

[@MrWish.1]

Allison Ramos that is good to hear Allison.. I’m glad to hear that💯💯

[@moneplay3250]

If I go to a shelter I'll ask to see the most unwanted dog

[@nancypetkovic14]

im bored your a very good person 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ChristianLove59]

God bless you for doing so!

[@rioangel8397]

Exactly my thought. : )

[@hippychic7546]

they will totally respect that too. you can go in and say what dog has never had interest, what dog is the oldest, what cat has been here the longest...they know and they will be delighted for someone to take one that is usually overlooked!

[@Adorablyamazing]

I can’t wait to do this too. I want to give a dog an opportunity.

[@lamancha7066]

It's nice to know there are still angels in this world like you guys.

[@mxkmxk7296]

How nice of you, thank you so much for taking care of this beautiful dog and making her happy.

[@daveb9370]

God bless you! This brought tears to my eyes. I can’t imagine her being at a shelter for 7 years. It makes my heart and soul happy to see her finally happy and having the life and love she deserves. Thank you and God bless you.

[@JCTiggs1]

So sad and such a shame she spent 7 years in a shelter, almost unbelievable. I'm glad she finally found a loving home. Beautiful video and thanks for sharing. 🤗

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

isn't it amazing she was ALLOWED to live in the shelter so long, that's a true rescue.

[@TopSkullCandy]

That’s like isolating a child in a house for half it’s life

[@tolitsdterrible4785]

We had a dog named Pirate. He's white and has black spot around his right eye. May God bless this couple for taking care of this old dog.

[@fckarstens1250]

THIS one made me cry... I have a dog that in her early life has lived on the streets (in Bulgaria, as it happened) and I know for sure she remembers things, or at least still carries the "conditioning" from those experiences. It just makes me all the happier to see her happy.