The worst thing about owning a dog is that they don’t live as we do.
Having a dog is like signing a contract with sadness—eventually, you’re going to have to say goodbye to a few fur friends in your lifetime. It’s the hardest thing to do. You never get over it, and you never, ever forget them. They’re always part of you.
When they have to go, you’ll know, but sometimes, when you think they’re ready for the Rainbow Bridge, they show you they have a little more love—and life—left to give.
Meet 11 dogs who aren’t quite ready to give up on life.
12. The Benjamin Button of doggos.
Walking, but not in the direction of the Bridge.
@gabnotgabi legends never die 😤💯 #Cottagecore #fyp #SUBstepchallenge #SummerVlog #cutedog
2. A mess but still fabulous.
Show the neighborhood what you’ve got!
@hlysmith meet lil bit ☺️✨
3. In her defense, Oreos are delicious.
We’d stick around for those, too.
@matthewmcconaugheywh0re
4. From Dubai to San Diego and back again.
A pug wil go to the ends of the earth for food.
https://www.tiktok.com/@nourash69/video/6846180179484724486?referer_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fdaniellaemanuel%2Ftiktok-really-old-dogs&referer_video_id=6846180179484724486
5. Euthanasia? Not on her watch!
It’s playtime!
@emilyhobby Our dog coming home after we thought we were putting her down but she convinced the vet she was good all of a sudden #queen#shit #cheatsdeatheveryday
6. Old school recipes are the best.
Thanks, Grandma.
@natalientheaguilars She was literally about to be put down and my grandma made her some tea and literally received her 💀 SUBstepchallenge #4thOfJuly #HamilFilm #fyp
7. Keep that water bowl filled.
Don’t worry; he’ll get there.
https://www.tiktok.com/@leanz_/video/6846816612830481670?referer_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fdaniellaemanuel%2Ftiktok-really-old-dogs&referer_video_id=6846816612830481670
8. Just a little exercise.
And—BOOM—back in business!
@posoliveoil
9. Toys and human food?
Getting older has its benefits.
@megatmidnights And she’s the queen of the house #fyp #foryou #dogsoftiktok #SummerOfGaming #KeepingItCute
10. Who needs a jaw anyway?
We do just fine without it.
@lisapirtle11 true story #fyp
11. One of those “blue zone” dogs.
So bring on the eats!
@adventuresof2doggos She’s inmortal❤️🍀 #fyp #fy #dogsoftiktok #olddog #foryoupage #immaboss
If you can spend time with an older pup, you’ll get so much of it and so will your senior, who can spend his or her last year in a home filled with love.
Do you have an older dog that isn’t going anywhere anytime soon? Let us know in the comments below!
