Our Old Rescue Dog, One Year after Adoption

Nov. 2nd, 2014 edit: Wow! It's been over a year since I checked back on this video and it's at 16,000+ views.
Sadly, Iroh passed in March, he was my first dog and I still miss him terribly. He was given lots of love, walks and bacon in his final weeks. imgur.com/gallery/twzP7Zr
If you ever have the chance to adopt an older dog, please do. They have fewer wants and needs than puppies, and the love and joy that they give, just for caring for them, is unparalleled.
I can only hope that we returned the favor to Iroh. Thank you for all the views and kind words.
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Our dog turned 11(ish) on August 3rd!
Adopted from the great people at Circle L Ranch Rescue Center circlel.org/
I know a lot of people want to adopt puppies but our experience with Iroh has been nothing but excellent. When we adopted him he was house broken, didn't eat too much, didn't bark indoors (rarely whines), doesn't chew on things or wreck things, and likes nothing more than to sleep at home during our workday.
Getting an old abandoned dog does have some drawbacks. He needed medical care for his giant ears and he also needed several teeth removed. None of this was cheap. All of it has been very much worth it though.
It took him a while to warm up to us, but he's been an amazing and loving companion for this last year.

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  • @HuplesCat
    @HuplesCat3 жыл бұрын

    Lovely. Our latest rescue is into his 7th month of heaven after appalling harm. He is thriving and brings us such joy. Adopt an older dog if you can. They are so worth the time and love

  • @alanmadden771
    @alanmadden7713 жыл бұрын

    This video reminds me of my old rescue dog. She was very nervous and would not walk on a lease. But we took her to training. She was so nervous that she wouldn’t take a treat and was shaking in fear. But we took her twice a week to classes at our local pet story. It was amazing how well she over came her fear and started to learn the normal commands. She has bonded to me and is a playful loving dog who flows me around the house.

  • @marythompson2355
    @marythompson23553 жыл бұрын

    Oh a glimpse of heaven. Love, kindness, rescuing a poor dog and incorporating him into a great Family!!!! I love happy !

  • @chloechloe8515
    @chloechloe85156 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, beautiful people, for being so kind to him.

  • @jkl542
    @jkl5428 жыл бұрын

    Sorry, but I just viewed this video today. He may be an older dog but there's no shortage off love. Thank you for adopting an older dog. They need to be loved too. They need to give that love back also. Iroh looks loved and spoiled rotten. Good for you Iroh!

  • @trishmorrow4180
    @trishmorrow41803 жыл бұрын

    Thank God for everyone who takes a shelter animal into their homes, especially the older ones. I would so love to have two of them but I have free flight birds

  • @PatrickMcGrane
    @PatrickMcGrane7 жыл бұрын

    Hey everyone! I just wanted to tell you how much your support and comments mean to me. I never expected this video to reach so many people. You are all amazing, thank you so so much.

  • @beamills9205

    @beamills9205

    4 жыл бұрын

    i have 6 rescues.......when each one came into my life/my home , once they got their tummy full they wanted sleep......sleeping soundly for a stray is dangerous.....always vigilant.......sometimes when my pups sleep, they must dream of "close calls"........their feet run and occasionally cry out as if in fear or pain.......they are safe in the house, or screened porch, fenced yard when they play outside......YOUR RESCUE IS A SWEETHEART.....God bless you......

  • @marythompson2355

    @marythompson2355

    3 жыл бұрын

    And Thank YOU!

  • @carrieannmcleod4374
    @carrieannmcleod437410 жыл бұрын

    For a young, athletic couple to adopt a senior dog is commendable. Thank you!

  • @sarapiper385
    @sarapiper3853 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making a very old man happy and giving him a second chance in life bless you all

  • @Felatelist
    @Felatelist8 жыл бұрын

    Not old at all. In fact, just perfect!

  • @engelinaschuurmans7648

    @engelinaschuurmans7648

    3 жыл бұрын

    Age is just a number.

  • @somyod2u
    @somyod2u8 жыл бұрын

    My neighbour took a small adult terrier dog from a rescue-shelter. I asked her how the new arrival was settling in. " when she arrived , she spent a few minutes inspecting the apartment " said my neighbour, " then jumped onto the sofa and looked at me as if to say ' and what time is dinner served in this establishment ?'

  • @elderlypoodle9181

    @elderlypoodle9181

    6 жыл бұрын

    somyod2u Best comment ever !!!!Xoxo

  • @beckywatt5048

    @beckywatt5048

    5 жыл бұрын

    elderly poodle I have to agree!!!!!! (my bone and a beverage if you please???)

  • @billolsen4360

    @billolsen4360

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@beckywatt5048 Bone appétit to your good ol' poodle!

  • @rosalinephang6911
    @rosalinephang69118 жыл бұрын

    He is a lucky dog ,to have a forever home and loving owners . Wish there're more lucky stray dogs .

  • @sandhyakodukula8211
    @sandhyakodukula82116 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much rescuers and the adopters for loving him so much.... God bless you all...

  • @janecerrone6161
    @janecerrone61618 жыл бұрын

    God bless you for adopting an older dog. I always do. Our Piper was 8 when we adopted her and now she is 15. She is a Jack Russell. She still has a lot of energy. We love her guts.

  • @Snorgviggle
    @Snorgviggle6 жыл бұрын

    "Sadly, Iroh passed in March, he was my first dog and I still miss him terribly." My cat Gypsy, adopted when she was 10 y.o,, had to be put down in early September after a stroke or heart attack left her paralyzed. Like you missing your Iroh, I miss my Gypsy terribly. It wasn't until she was gone that I realized just what a big part of my life she'd become in the eight years I had her. No more waking up in the middle of the night and realizing she'd climbed into bed with me (a difficult task for an old, very arthritic cat) and I could see the silhouette of her ears in the dim light. No more having my face and temple carefully and thoroughly licked. No more anything at all. These animals have a way of insidiously insinuating themselves into our hearts. I still break down into tears over her death once in a while. You are right about the reasons in favor of adopting an older animal.

  • @dirkdiggler404
    @dirkdiggler4047 жыл бұрын

    It always warms my heart when a graybeard finds a happy home. As someone who has taken in more than a few graybeard cats, it's my opinion that they are the most endearing and have the most character

  • @a.morrigan5870
    @a.morrigan58703 жыл бұрын

    I love this! We currently have 3 rescues. Our oldest is best guess 16 or so. A former puppy mill mum. Adopt an older dog, they may not be so cute but they won't eat your shoes either, and their devotion and love is endless.

  • @lernercatherine
    @lernercatherine6 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful video and tribute to your dog. My husband and I also adopt seniors and they have such wonderful souls. Bless you.

  • @omurodog
    @omurodog7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for adopting and loving Iroh. He is saying, "Thank you for adopting me and loving me!"

  • @hildaaybar9042
    @hildaaybar90426 жыл бұрын

    Aw am so glad for him he deserve it ❤️❤️❤️

  • @KindCountsDeb3773
    @KindCountsDeb37733 жыл бұрын

    How lovely ! There are senior animals waiting for a home, and are often overlooked. They have no less love to give, maybe more. I had a foster, but kept her and became a happy "foster fail". She was already trained to go outside to potty and ended being such a sweet, funny little love bug. Don't forget the oldie but goody dogs/cats who are waiting.

  • @TheAskesis1
    @TheAskesis16 жыл бұрын

    God bless you. He is a cutie

  • @elsa557
    @elsa5578 жыл бұрын

    A very heartwarming video. Bless you for allowing him to grow old in the security of a comfortable, warm and loving home. This should be every dog's right.

  • @loveinchrist7585

    @loveinchrist7585

    7 жыл бұрын

    elsa55 100000% agreed! Every animal has the right to live a happy and wonderful life full of love! God bless :)

  • @rosemarysweetman1315

    @rosemarysweetman1315

    6 жыл бұрын

    elsa55 Cc

  • @menglanleo7680

    @menglanleo7680

    6 жыл бұрын

    Love in Christ always

  • @hildateran2240
    @hildateran22406 жыл бұрын

    He only needed to be loved by his family. Awesome

  • @loumcmullen7814
    @loumcmullen78147 жыл бұрын

    It was wonderful to see this older dog got a second chance in a loving family. God bless you and RIP Iroh.

  • @annm4833
    @annm48336 жыл бұрын

    I just saw this video today, and what you did was so compassionate and kind.What a great thing you did! You let this little soul know he mattered and was loved and his age didn't make a difference in any of that. God bless you.

  • @GiGi-fd6om
    @GiGi-fd6om6 жыл бұрын

    You are such a loving and compassionate family. Lucky dog. Lucky you. When my precious cats pass from old age, it is my dream to adopt two old, shelter dogs that I know will be passed up by people because they will be perceived as not cute or too old. People don't know what they are missing. Well... maybe more veterinary bills but it's worth every penny.

  • @chiefnut48
    @chiefnut485 жыл бұрын

    We adopted a German Shepherd that lived on a chain for 7 1/2 yrs 24 -7. No more. He found a good home. We love older dogs.

  • @bess1953
    @bess19537 жыл бұрын

    We also adopted a 10 year old small dog when his owner passed away.Our boy lay beside his dead owner for 3 days until the body was found.At first he was wary of us,and would occasionally growl.Now he loves us very much,and is overjoyed living in his forever home.We recently went for a holiday at friends who live in a beautiful park like garden,we took our dog,and he had the best time ever!If you have thought of adopting a dog,please get an older one.Yes,you won't have them as long,but they will love you unconditionally,and they deserve to live out their lives in happiness.You won't regret it.

  • @Madronaxyz
    @Madronaxyz8 жыл бұрын

    What a great video--very well done. Also, thank you for adopting an older dog and giving him a wonderufful home. I have adopted 3 older dogs, and it is so hard to lose them, but would not give up the memories for anything. My old dogs came from Old Dog Haven.

  • @ca6177
    @ca61772 жыл бұрын

    Reminds me of my "ole doggie" who lived to 18! We finally had to say good bye to her!

  • @gretatravaini3703
    @gretatravaini37033 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot to all rescuers of the world ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @LANELLEHOLT40
    @LANELLEHOLT407 жыл бұрын

    My 2 are now almost Seniors. I'm thankful for every animal I've taken in and Loved. They do give so much love and companionship oh yes! Lots of kisses. It takes a person with a big heart to rescue Seniors. Thank you.

  • @greatscot712
    @greatscot7128 жыл бұрын

    I adopted an older Beagle/Jack Russell mix. I named him Tank as he was built like one :) I was told at the shelter he was between 8 and 10. Well I had him for nearly 8 years until, unfortunately, he started having grand mal seizures and there was nothing I or the vet could do so I had to do the right thing for him. That was just over a year ago and I miss him every day. Fortunately for me, I still have my 13 year old Jack Russell, whom I've had since he was 13 weeks old. Murphy is very healthy, active and happy and I hope to have him for many more years. For those of you who are thinking of adopting, please consider an older dog, they can be amazing.

  • @precisionbrown6829

    @precisionbrown6829

    7 жыл бұрын

    greatscot wonderful brother

  • @elderlypoodle9181

    @elderlypoodle9181

    6 жыл бұрын

    greatscot The love we receive from a darling senior dog is almost like having an Angel sent from God.

  • @vanjabrkic1663
    @vanjabrkic16636 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic!!full of love.Beautiful sweet baby❤

  • @cherrylgallo-trapolsi261
    @cherrylgallo-trapolsi2616 жыл бұрын

    Look at that! THANK U SO VERY MUCH 4 givn' a senior a chance! 😘

  • @eternity68
    @eternity687 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for saving a senior dog!! :-) They are so sweet and loving, i wish more people did!! He is a charmer with those floppy gourgeous ears

  • @dawnnelson3280
    @dawnnelson32807 жыл бұрын

    You folks rock!! Thank you for adopting an older dog. They often come with so many perks....house broken, no chewing, no jumping, etc. l am so sorry for your loss. You have the pleasure of knowing that he knew you loved him until the end. Without you he might not have had a great home and all the love he could ever ask for. Bless you.

  • @miapasag8895
    @miapasag88958 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for giving him a beautiful last year of his precious life.

  • @omurodog
    @omurodog8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for adopting and bringing happiness to an old dog. Young dogs are taken first but older dogs deserve as much love as the young ones....thank you again!!!

  • @susancarr189
    @susancarr1896 жыл бұрын

    Bless him

  • @omurodog
    @omurodog7 жыл бұрын

    Wow, Iroh was so lucky to be adopted by such a loving family. Thank you for making Iroh happy!

  • @cynthiahawkins2389
    @cynthiahawkins23897 жыл бұрын

    Senior pets have so much love to give, and bless all who think of them.. We did it, and were not sorry. Our elegant tuxedo...kitty gal Lexie died after a long life -- at fourteen!!

  • @Cheere
    @Cheere6 жыл бұрын

    agree love to the dog and savers, God bless them all

  • @barborablazkova8646
    @barborablazkova86469 жыл бұрын

    God bless you!!! He is adorable!

  • @marylou931
    @marylou9316 жыл бұрын

    This is such a well done video. I still miss a cat I had had for over 20 yrs from when he was 7 weeks old. Lost him 2 yrs and 4 Mos ago. I miss him more now, even tho I still have my 13 yr old cat and I adopted a cat from Egypt almost 2 Mos ago. I always had a dog and cat and I'd love to adopt a senior (like myself) that I can spoil and love. Your video makes me want to again, but I'm also in an apt and it would have to be a small dog that likes cats. You're great people to spread the message and, if I weren't worried about the walking and exercise part, I'd be looking for a pup now. My Dr says I need exercise for my heart and depression.... thank you for making me think again about a senior pupper! HAPPY 2018!

  • @neildbarker
    @neildbarker8 жыл бұрын

    Iroh definitely looked like he fit right in as part of your family. Well done for adopting an older dog. Thanks for sharing your video.

  • @jackiebrenick7170
    @jackiebrenick71707 жыл бұрын

    He is precious!!

  • @smithsmith6778
    @smithsmith67783 жыл бұрын

    Older dogs are grateful and loving. 😇🐾🤗

  • @nancydb8213
    @nancydb82137 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video

  • @DavidLS1
    @DavidLS13 жыл бұрын

    I volunteer at a rescue shelter and everyone wants a puppy. I always try to convince people to adopt the older dogs.

  • @glendaroberts8463
    @glendaroberts84635 жыл бұрын

    We recently adopted a rescue that looks like your older version......it was a few days and he is an addition i am glad we added, our dog passed in jan 2019 and we got him april 5, 2019......as the tears for our former doggie would not stop.......this one is such a sweetheart. Glad to have a dog in house again. Loved your video. Blessings

  • @MTobin1000
    @MTobin10003 жыл бұрын

    That little pooch is a Rock Star !!! So cute. Thank you for taking such good care of this wonderful old K-9. All the best and stay healthy.

  • @lisawoerner3893
    @lisawoerner38936 жыл бұрын

    How gracious of you to share Iroh's golden years. He's a lucky, handsome fella. You can tell he's happy.

  • @rogerjarrett3335
    @rogerjarrett33353 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your kindness.

  • @karenquick8737
    @karenquick87377 жыл бұрын

    So sweet! I'm so glad you could adopt him and he can have such a loving life. That's what we've done with our dog and she'll soon be 5, after getting her when she was a baby. She was 1 of 8 girl in the litter and they're all around locally! She has Hips Dysplasia, so life is hurtful for her, but we give her pain med. and she has our whole farm to roam, and she loves it!!

  • @elderlypoodle9181
    @elderlypoodle91817 жыл бұрын

    bless your hearts. looks just like ours but taller. adopted ours at four years old. now she's 14. we will adopt an older dog when it's time. they are gifts from heaven and so very wise.

  • @elsakimura9187
    @elsakimura91876 жыл бұрын

    WOW amazing ..bless you kindhearted People..by loving and saving this innocent angel..

  • @Teddy31976
    @Teddy319767 жыл бұрын

    I don't think I can love you more than anyone. Thanks for adopting a older dog!

  • @jorgeluismaida3996
    @jorgeluismaida39966 жыл бұрын

    It was very nice of you to have adopted an old dog. You have a huge heart.

  • @wirinaholstein4076
    @wirinaholstein40766 жыл бұрын

    Awww bless you for making this wonderful pup live out his life as a loved dog in a loving family. All dogs deserve to be loved and live a good life but so many dogs don't it.

  • @ignezmaciel2102
    @ignezmaciel21027 жыл бұрын

    Thank you to the couple who adopted this adorable puppy !! Congrats !!

  • @telecasterbear
    @telecasterbear6 жыл бұрын

    we have an eighteen year old little dog that we adopted when she was eleven. a very sweet girl.

  • @sodbuster925
    @sodbuster9257 жыл бұрын

    Patrick You my friend are what HEROS are god bless you my friend

  • @Seeker22000
    @Seeker220007 жыл бұрын

    I adopted a 7 year old. Never regretted a single moment for the 11 years I had her. I still miss her 7 years later.

  • @Lionforaday
    @Lionforaday6 жыл бұрын

    LOVE this video. What a wonderful family this little fellow found himself adopted into! Thanks for sharing his terrific story. No lives forever, but it's how that life is lived that counts.

  • @joemullin2484
    @joemullin24845 жыл бұрын

    People who adopt dogs and rescue animals to me or the top-tier of humanity at its best God bless you for pissing God's love off to your dog

  • @user-fz4ts6fv6o
    @user-fz4ts6fv6o5 жыл бұрын

    RIP Iroh,Glad you had the time of your life with mom & dad.Kudos to mom & dad for enriching his life & their own with love!

  • @hollyfisher8811
    @hollyfisher88117 жыл бұрын

    Hope and pray Iroh and his family are doing well:) Precious Fur~Baby and very Sweet Fur~Owners! PLZ ADOPT older dogs.

  • @yonatzimmerman577
    @yonatzimmerman5773 жыл бұрын

    Your kindness touched me!

  • @46619TAB
    @46619TAB7 жыл бұрын

    5 years ago we adopted 2 Greyhound at a Greyhound Rescue event. We thought we only wanted one until we learned the 2 year old male that befriended us had a sister. Well, they only had each other at that point and we couldn't split up a family. Long story short, Brutus and Cruella are our kids, our '40 MPH couch potatoes' and they have two of the proudest dads on the planet!!! Your video of Iroh is awesome and we're sorry to learn of old puppy's death. At least he had love in the mean time!!

  • @ursulamullikin4723

    @ursulamullikin4723

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have a friend she also adopted two greyhounds they are couch potatoes

  • @geargear3781
    @geargear37813 жыл бұрын

    He is sooooo adorable .thank U so much for adopting this sweet doggie

  • @richmyklebust9160
    @richmyklebust91605 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful tribute to Iroh! I'm so sorry that he's crossed the Rainbow Bridge, but you gave him a wonderful rest of his life! God bless you.

  • @MegaSeekndestroy
    @MegaSeekndestroy9 жыл бұрын

    bless you guys

  • @philliplopez8745
    @philliplopez87457 жыл бұрын

    they give so much and ask so little in return .

  • @billolsen4360
    @billolsen43605 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for adopting Iroh. You gave a loyal doggo a warm place to live out many dog years.

  • @rhondafortson5205
    @rhondafortson52053 жыл бұрын

    Too sweet for words. Happy & Healthy life to each of you & filled with love.

  • @trixi1608
    @trixi16086 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful name for a beautiful dog :-) Such a sweetie..

  • @beatricegay9198
    @beatricegay91982 жыл бұрын

    Lovely to see this darling dog loving his new life with his new family.

  • @JayP-kd5rc
    @JayP-kd5rc3 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful video. I love my resue terrier too! They make wonderful pets. So much better to adopt an animal that needs a home. Thank you for sharing Iroh's story.

  • @lucyb7340
    @lucyb73406 жыл бұрын

    How happy does he look. Amazing 💖

  • @slcdesign1
    @slcdesign18 жыл бұрын

    I'm crying….this was such a sweet,sweet video! Senior dogs are the best!!!!!!

  • @tonibranamen
    @tonibranamen7 жыл бұрын

    God bless you and your pup ❤

  • @Katawitcher
    @Katawitcher3 жыл бұрын

    Im In love with him... So cute

  • @emon_12
    @emon_127 жыл бұрын

    Great rescue pup, and great family.

  • @elizabethadams2113
    @elizabethadams21137 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful video, he looks so happy and loved. You gave him the greatest gift of all. I am so sorry you lost him, but you will always have the love. I am waiting until I am back on my feet a bit but will be adopting a senior dog when the time is right. Bless you for adopting Iroh, I wish more people would consider rescuing older dogs. Best friends anyone could ask for!

  • @adsr5835
    @adsr58355 жыл бұрын

    May God bless this beautiful family and the angel Loads of love respect and prayers

  • @laurelgirard8475
    @laurelgirard84756 жыл бұрын

    What an awesome pup! He seems truly appreciative of everything new in his life. I love his little crocodile! That was cute! Thank you for adopting this great dog! I hope he enjoys his retirement years with your family🐈🐾🐶

  • @sudipdosi4076
    @sudipdosi4076 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful wonderful humanity GOD bless you all for adopting life

  • @verybighomer
    @verybighomer5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for giving this sweet old boy a home and lots of love.

  • @estrellacross5704
    @estrellacross57048 жыл бұрын

    i have lost some of my babys, that is the most horendous lost, you never get over. It hurts.

  • @hildaaybar9042
    @hildaaybar90426 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful dog 🐕 am glad that he now has a loving home ,God Bless

  • @marilynannmanes5953
    @marilynannmanes59532 жыл бұрын

    So Sorry To Learn of The Doggie's passing. Breaks my heart . Hope he did not suffer. Hope he was a happy dog while with you.

  • @Patriciaa-jf5xy
    @Patriciaa-jf5xy6 жыл бұрын

    He is so Sweet ♥️

  • @ivanportojr
    @ivanportojr6 жыл бұрын

    Very sweet... GOD Bless all of you... just beautiful!!! Thanks

  • @rollandmiller1
    @rollandmiller16 жыл бұрын

    Love goes a long way.

  • @Jay-vz7og
    @Jay-vz7og6 жыл бұрын

    You've given him an amazing home.

  • @WhisperingJaneASMR
    @WhisperingJaneASMR7 жыл бұрын

    You are such good-hearted and kind people. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ADOPTING AN OLD DOG... that's really not going without saying! LOVE YOU

  • @youknowrex
    @youknowrex6 жыл бұрын

    That was so sweet! Bless your hearts ♥️ for the love that you gave to that 🐶!

  • @rondamosher716
    @rondamosher7167 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for giving us a look into your life with your family, your fur family. I am so happy for you and for your fur baby. May your lives together be as wonderful for many, many years as it has been for this year.

  • @lesleysmith6821

    @lesleysmith6821

    7 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately he died it is the drop down box but he got the love he deserved.