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

[@elenakagan1999]

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

[@plamoretti673]

😫😫💜💜💜💜

[@MindWellnessHacks]

... 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,

[@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!

[@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.

[@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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[@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 !(:

[@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 😢❤

[@hoosierbaddy3052]

Me too!! And I’ve seen and participated in many adoptions. I cried just reading the title for this.

[@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.

[@markgoodman240]

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

[@-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 ❤️

[@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.

[@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! ❤

[@jj-tv3cd]

We adopted an old dog. He lived his best 6 months. I'll never regret it. Such a gift!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@八木あえ実]

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 ❤❤❤❤❤

[@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.

[@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]

😃😭😍😃😭

[@dominicerickso2023]

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

[@TaySlayXOXO]

Swan and you’re just a person on KZbin

[@TandaSandaBanda]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Lydiboomusic]

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.

[@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. ❤

[@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 🥺✨💓

[@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!! ❤️🐶

[@staceyb.5878]

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

[@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!

[@nicoleaquino6487]

Oh! I read the wrong word boo I looked it up 10 times after it said un but don’t come at me like you know it all don’t you dare because you already know that you guys looked it up to lol

[@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💗💗

[@Μαρία-χ3μ]

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.

[@Freeky_Deeky]

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

[@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

[@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?

[@pspcraft]

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

[@morenag.7769]

pspcraft hahaha right!!!? 😭😭🤧🤧🤧

[@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 ❤️.

[@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

[@MorningInAmerica_Nov_5_2024]

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

[@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 😭🥺❤️

[@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....

[@519djw6]

I don't understand how Pirate kept getting "passed over." She's such a cutie!

[@lisadc4681]

I know, she's the cutest thing ever! She's the one I'd make a beeline toward, thank God for this wonderful girl who felt the same way!! Old dogs are the absolute best! ❤❤❤❤

[@suzieyoung1832]

Such a magnanimous couple who only wants the best for the dog. She is such a big hearted lady. Bless her and her family.

[@nancyprohira2571]

@@suzieyoung1832 ff

[@nancyprohira2571]

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[@nancyprohira2571]

@@suzieyoung1832lol 9q1qex X

[@Foxie-d4b]

I cried 😢 Thank you, dear Jennifer, for adopting Pirate! ❤🤗😘 Her expression changed completely: from shelter -> to home. Adopt, don't buy.

[@cookie-jp8fz]

Here I go again crying like a baby 😭 im so happy for this adorable doggy 😘💞

[@darrenvarley105]

lol same here

[@karialva2855]

Me too :,)

[@olivianielsen4762]

I’m crying so much

[@littlegothgirl8869]

Same. 😭💖

[@linushellgren3511]

Ur not alone! I Love animals so much

[@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

[@fabienauclair6715]

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

[@caryrogers9676]

I've always adopted shelter/rescue dogs and cats. I usually always look for the oldest dogs since there isn't as much time to give them the love and happiness they need and deserve, or I look for the dog that's been there the longest. I've NEVER regretted taking the oldest or neediest dog. They've all been absolutely wonderful companions, whether for a short time, or a long time. Dogs and cats are just wonderful and they live in the moment, so we humans should try to make EVERY moment count for them!

[@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.

[@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?

[@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

[@tpreston8453]

You're CRAZY generous and good FOR DOING THIS. Wow! Nice closing to her final chapter.. sweeeet.

[@yvonnemurff7985]

Best dog we ever had was an old dog named Heidi. We adopted her at age 9 from a local animal shelter. She lived for about 3 more years. She was so happy and grateful for her life and we loved her so much. RIP Heidi 💕💕🙏😇

[@xuandu7950]

Yvonne Murff you are a hero

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

they finally get the life they deserve.

[@puneetdhaliwal]

I also have a dog named Heidi that was adopted from a shelter at age 9! It's been about 3 years now and we're still going strong:)

[@andrejaloyard2101]

Rest in peace Heidi❤

[@susanburgess820]

Tears.....

[@LittleghOstGreen]

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

[@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.

[@owlcu]

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

[@alohamd4022]

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

[@TT-rz5td]

Pirate crossed the Rainbow Bridge today, 6. September, 2019. Every morning the first face that greeted me on Instagram was yours, darling girl. I have tears in my eyes as I wrote this. Your story and you captured my heart. Sometimes you were the only thing that made me smile on a bad day. I am so glad you found the parents you deserved all along. We can see that you were and will always be their little girl. Now you are waiting up there for your parents and friends with the pets the rest of us so dearly. We will all see each other again someday. I love you, Pirate. 🌹❤🌈🌹🌹🌹🌹❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@lyokha8153]

No why😭

[@puttki]

Jesus Christ and god ain’t

[@puttki]

Jesus Christ ain’t real *

[@com.passionatebitch]

Omg it's real

[@gapyrodawg5181]

@Jesus Christ rainbow ridge is where they go to wait for you after they pass. I've heard this all my life and if true there's a large pack waiting on me. Hopefully they don't tear up the place in the mean time!!!

[@jenniferdeviley7807]

Heroes for our country. Heroes to Pirate. Heroes in my heart. Thank you!!!

[@waco1210able]

I couldn’t agree more!!!

[@elendilnz]

Thank you so much dear friends. Huge hugs from New Zealand 🩷🙏🏼🤗

[@christinejackson3922]

I adopted a rescue dog he was 8 and half.Scooby was his name we had him for 5 years.He passed away in Jan this year. My partner and I say we gave him a good retirement. Miss you Scooby ❤️🥰

[@deanfuller2163]

Hello Christine, How are you doing?

[@crazyferretlady]

My Moshe also was 8 and a half when I adopted him. He was so afraid and angry, but with tons of patience and love he became the sweetest and most loyal dog ever. He was almost 20 when he passed away.

[@claytonrealist8868]

I am so sorry for your loss but just know that there is a special place in Heaven for the people that adopt older dogs because they need love too.

[@eveningstar777]

Youre such a lovely couple for giving Scooby such a wonderful life in the end x

[@maryanderson2507]

He was so lucky you found him! ❤

[@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 :) :*

[@hellnbk]

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

[@emilye126]

A few beautiful people.

[@Uufda651]

I'm crying oh my god sweetheart why did nobody adopt you?

[@pennyvamvakaris2489]

Pirate is beautiful. God bless you and your husband for adopting her.💕

[@beababy]

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💯💯

[@thefaceofthecentury]

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

[@coffeewcoffee6066]

Adopting a senior dog is a wonderful experience. My first dog was 14, and we had 1 1/2 years of sweet moments

[@mjthoman702]

nice. God bless you!

[@user-wd3po8sd7k]

❤️

[@stevestiffler9120]

Bless you’re soul. I wish everybody in my life was like you

[@donberry6079]

She is waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge in heaven. Please do not miss it.

[@maryk446]

Thank you for giving her a home. They say that when you adopt a puppy it is for yourself, but when you adopt a senior dog you're doing it more for the dog.

[@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.

[@Queen1111sunshine]

My God, 7 years in shelter ..... that broke my heart 😢

[@MrBigspendn]

Better than the streets but it does suck.

[@liligal2390]

It's like 7 years in jail! 🐾❣️🐾

[@wendyweaver8749]

From Pirate's Instagram account: Pirate Marie 🐾 I'm a 13 1/2 year old Oahu, HI “puppy" who was adopted on 07/13/2017 and earned my angel wings on 09/05/2019 after knowing unconditional love 🌈❤️🙏🏻🐾

[@2zwaantjes]

SO ditto

[@Vampyre82]

@@wendyweaver8749and now I'm sobbing.

[@grayb7420]

She has the sweetest eyes and face.

[@tamarakennedy4976]

@2:56 THAT IS A DOGGIE SMILE!!!!!!!!!!GOD BLESS YOU BOTH AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE...GOD BLESS YOU BOTH AND PIRATE TOO!!!!

[@Robin-sv7mr]

Tamara Kennedy AMEN!!! My favorite adoption story!! Awesome!

[@mrhead6856]

Tamara Kennedy that is the sweetest look I've ever seen on a dog just pure joy and happiness

[@s4ftyh4z4rd4]

I liked and unliked so I could like it 2 times

[@pitbullsandcalicos]

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

[@2.0plays35]

They just added like 5 more years to that dogs life just by giver her a will to live and happiness

[@caspergme9734]

Unfortunately pirate died @ 09-05-2019 after knowing unconditional love 💗😓😓

[@avaann7991]

@@caspergme9734 i used to follow their instagram, i was actually thinking about her the other day wondering what happened to her because i was sure she had died. and then this video comes up in my recommendations, very sad. she lived a good end of life though

[@reddot1210]

@@caspergme9734 Sad to learn about that, but I feel happy for her to have a happy life, even at old age...

[@HoofnIt03]

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

[@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.

[@thomasw.1854]

God bless both of you for your kindness and love for this loveless poor animal.

[@ASRCFTAtheist]

@Guru Amirite Finally got her crew :)

[@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. ❤

[@Maddie2u]

Thank you for being Pirate's miracle.

[@samirdhindhwal7591]

It's 9:06am here on the East Coast of the US.. I told myself i wouldn't start the day clicking on this because then i might cry. And i did. Dodo you did it to me again! We are never too old for love.... we really aren't. God bless her and her family.

[@Tech875O]

Did I ever love this one. Poor dog spent half her life in a shelter, with nobody stepping up to love her. She seems to have such a gentle, sweet personality. Gosh that was tough to watch. Certainly enjoyable though!

[@badouribrahim7287]

yes but nice ending god bless that couple guyana caribean love your gently ways

[@annie-ek1vu]

Correction Over half

[@gordontainsch2624]

Older dogs are the best! I've adopted several over the years. I now have 3, aged 10 to 12 and they are going strong.

[@em945]

Lovely stuff!

[@ppiper396]

Thank you for adopting her and giving her such a good life.

[@nmc1859]

My dog was 11 (vet guessed) when we adopted her from a shelter. She's been with me 15 months now. Getting happier, healthier and more trusting all the time. I 💜 my Phoebe.

[@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. ❤

[@dougdenny5969]

Im at work as a heavy equipment operator with tears in my eyes.ty guys soooooo much for loving that sweet angel face!!! bless the 3 of you with years of togetherness!!!

[@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

[@moshik5]

Adopt an older dog, he/she will repay you in ways you will never imagine. RIP Pirate

[@rridderbusch518]

@M. B. My Beagle was rescued by the SPCA from a hoarder/breeder. Her adult offspring were rescued, too. They were in much better condition because they were fed, but mine was starved to the bone. She was 4-5 years old at the time, traumatized, and I think it was her last day there before being put down. She's now 19-20 and the best dog I've ever had!

[@octaneblue6]

Has Pirate passed away? ):

[@Flare40]

@@octaneblue6 Unfortunately.

[@totallybeomgyu1902]

@@Flare40 I thought she had 1 year left?

[@batgorls]

@@totallybeomgyu1902 nope she died at 13 I believe. Almost 14. The top comment was from a year ago.

[@lavenderbex]

I am crying so hard. Imagine being stuck in jail for 7 years of your life for no crime wondering what you did wrong to deserve that. To see all the others get out to be free and you’re stuck there...because you’re OLD

[@amazingsupergirl7125]

Rebecca Navarro It looked like a different dog after. Jumping around happy like a puppy. 😍

[@doggodoggo3000]

I work in sled dog racing. You should check out the documentary "sled dogs." If this made you cry, that will make you vomit. Im fighting tooth and nail to make sled dog racing illegal.

[@chubbagoddess7515]

We're adopting a 5-8 year old dog! Hes adorable as ever!

[@dite_kvetin]

That's amazing!☺️ Hope it all goes well💕

[@marilyn.harlow]

We just adopted a 5 year old german shepherd who was in the shelter for more than 5 months and it was the best thing ive ever done

[@karahoudyschell3904]

Did you adopt the dog???

[@marilyn.harlow]

@@karahoudyschell3904 yes!!!😊

[@officialsoup3279]

Oh my god I love that! Thank you for seeing through this dogs age and I wish you the very best with your new family member!

[@MAK_9833]

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

[@ThePopushi]

IF there's anything I've learned through your videos is that every single living thing deserves a chance at life, and how ashamed I am at myself for the assumptions I was taught growing up that deterred me from animals who needed love. From "pitbulls are aggressive" to "old dogs are bad" to "bats should be exterminated". I hate so deeply that I was taught these short sighted and honestly heartbreaking notions. I was wrong. And if I'm ever in a position to give to a being lesser off than I, without question I will. Thank you for educating me and for showing me the deepest meanings of what true love and compassion mean.

[@argo12]

I love your comment. And if you're not already vegan, then I encourage you to consider the lives of food animals and broaden your care and compassion to them. :)

[@doggodoggo3000]

Thats the right attitude to have! Im working on doing better myself! I work in sled dog racing. It flies in the face of all of that. These mushers breed and displace so many animals. the care standards are abysmally low. Its a really hard thing to be breeding these dogs to be doing (win a race). So much horrible stuff goes on you people wouldn't even believe me. The documentary "sled dogs" is basically my life. We really need to push to make sled dog racing illegal.

[@radhasen.animalwelfare.5644]

It's never too late to learn and unlearn the garbage...😊

[@cherbrowne1637]

P you are a lovely thoughful person and you'll make a fab pet parent, perhaps to a senior, when the time comes 👏

[@watchingover3592]

ThePopushi - I've learned from some mistakes I made with a pet when I was young. I carried shame for years. But I felt a great release in my heart when I forgave myself . We are here on earth to grow and evolve. Sounds like you are doing that. Let go of the shame and guilt - it does no good . I love what you wrote.

[@livid1558]

I follow pirate on ig she is the cutest dog ever

[@ksc743]

Isn't she just💖 That smile😍💕

[@serenity5985]

Toxic Zxzito I would like to follow her too can you share her ig

[@ksc743]

@@serenity5985 take a look directly below the video. I'm not on Insta but I think the link is there💜

[@serenity5985]

Penelope -Thank you! I actually noticed it was at the end of the video and I found it 😊

[@ksc743]

@@serenity5985 great, enjoy watching sweet Pirate🐶💖One of the few x I wish I was on social media!

[@francisconeto2740]

I don't know what moved me more. The change in her: Her shiny ,happy smile or your wonderful deed. I am delighted. Thank you so much for sharing. I wish her and you guys the very best!

[@letta1]

Unfortunately Pirate got her Angel wings sept 2019. She was en still is loved by this family, I followed her on instagram

[@donberry6079]

@@letta1 She is waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge.

[@laquehaven4392]

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

[@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 !

[@Dan-Black]

I'll bet every day Pirate thinks, "Worth the wait!"

[@kroksoo]

Sad...yet happy since she was rescued😀

[@mikehumberstone6971]

noah djupvik iii.

[@ShamuAquatics]

My aunt adopted a 10 year old lab several years ago. He only lived for another 3 years but he spent his final 3 years being absolutely spoiled

[@slystone4892]

Beautiful thanks to your awesome aunt

[@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

[@itsalgud1459]

I love this kind of story! My last three dogs have been older shelter dogs. They never forget that you got them out of the shelter and into your home. My current dog, a 16-year-old dachshund, I adopted earlier this year. He has congestive heart disease and some kind of major growth in his chest, but he still gets around and mostly enjoys life. On his down days, I give him extra love, hoping it makes a difference. Whether it does to him or not I can’t tell, but having him in my life is a joy every single day for as long as it lasts.

[@quintenputnam4578]

This has got to be one of the most beautiful touching stories that I’ve read and seen!!! I am so grateful to you and your husband for this amazing act of kindness. For sure you have made a great difference in Pirates life and he will spend the rest of his days happy and loved...

[@higherresolution4490]

My exact response. Same words!

[@quintenputnam4578]

@@higherresolution4490 thanks for your comment I just came back to the video to see it Again after your reply and I wasn’t disappointed thanks very much!!! A nice feel good story!!!

[@wendyweaver8749]

@@quintenputnam4578 - From Pirate's Instagram account: Pirate Marie 🐾 I'm a 13 1/2 year old Oahu, HI “puppy" who was adopted on 07/13/2017 and earned my angel wings on 09/05/2019 after knowing unconditional love 🌈❤️🙏🏻🐾 As you wrote, she spent her last two years loved and happy.

[@toddhenderson8093]

With out a dought ✌️👊 and love to the THREE of you, forever ! ! !

[@joannemurdock7899]

@@wendyweaver8749 oh so very sad to hear sweet pirate passed away🙏💕💙💜🐶🙏such a deserving sweet dog who needed to b loved, I was so grateful and happy reading her story! Seeing her happiness when Jennefer took this sweet dog back to her house! She knew she was wanted, loved and getting her forever home! 💕💙💜🙏🙏🐶🙏

[@janetallan4988]

Really touched my heart. I agree 100% with you. Thanks for being so loving.❤

[@WhatSoEverThingsAreLovely]

Im SO in love with this story. Well done, humans!! 😊

[@lindseyh4206]

when they said she was tired of life... instant heart drop

[@mary-gd1eq]

I adopted a dog who was six yrs, she had been back to the shelter two times. I had her, ginger, until she was twelve. I never regretted getting an older dog. She was timid, I think going back to the shelter for the second time hurt her, her playful days were over, but she loved to just sit outside. Please consider if you read this

[@wonder777warrior6]

mary my dog is six. Mentally she’s not.. I don’t think six is really that old... but glad u kept it around :)

[@bearbos27]

We had two dogs Gram and Micro. We adopted Micro as a buddy for Gram. We had to put Gram down in June of 2018. We ended up adopted another dog, a buddy for Micro. We adopted a dog from a shelter that had been for a long time like years. He was 8 years. We adopted him. When we got him home he acted much younger than 8 years. He so loving and sweet! We would totally do it again.

[@mary-gd1eq]

@@wonder777warrior6 No, six is not that old, But Ginger, this dog was tired I think. A very sweet dog who ended up back at the no kill shelter twice, as her owner died unexpectedly and I think she somewhat gave up. I almost got a younger dog, who was more active, but my granddaughter wanted me to get ginger, so I did. so if someone sees a dog a little older, subdued, please pick that one!! I am in an apt. now and no dogs allowed, or else I would get another.

[@pomnlpop5543]

I have a big dog 🐶 and it’s so cute

[@clairepowell9790]

mary I rescued a 4 year old beagle who was beaten and used for puppy’s luckily she is still with us today and she is my baby

[@MamaMia....]

I've honestly never heard of a dog living in a shelter for so long. How can that be? Poor darling.

[@lexycommisso5531]

My god 7 years in a shelter! That is horrible! She deserved better than that. Thank you for giving her the most beautiful life now, we need more people like you in the world! 🥰 People are so cruel and selfish...

[@misspeacelove7395]

I couldn´t agree more and to think how many dogs don´t get a chance to live out the rest of their life in a loving environment is heartbreaking

[@hillarybillary21]

@vSoxlar too much work. Like this lady who made it someone else’s job.

[@daninator_dan]

@@misspeacelove7395 dwas

[@misspeacelove7395]

@@daninator_dan ?

[@misspad7282]

She is lucky she was in a no kill shelter, any other shelter would have put her down a long time ago. A very lucky dog Pirate is.