16 Year Old Shelter Dog Starts Galloping Like A Puppy With His Foster Dad | The Dodo Foster Diaries 

Pets are NOT for throwing away when they get old or sick. They are a lifetime commitment. No matter how hard and painful the end is for you. You see it through to the very end.

The hardest part of having a dog, is losing them. They truly are ' man's best friend '

We adopted a 13 year old dachshund that was horribly treated. Five broken teeth. Nails too long to walk. In pain all the time. He passed from a blood clot while in dental surgery. We gave him the best five weeks of his life and I will never forget the love he had and will never forget him. RIP my beloved Astro. Small dog, big heart.

I adopted a senior rescue who also has cancer. He’s doing well. Can’t imagine giving him to anyone else. He’s my sunshine.

The little kid running to meet the dog speaks much about the man and the family.

Before I died, somebody loved me, somebody cared. For a moment, I had a family.

The best of humanity right here. I wish all humans could have a fraction of the love and compassion these folks have. So grateful for them!

Even his eyes looked different the next day. All he needed was love and security.

"He's going to go out of this world surrounded by love." YES!

I'm a grown ass 30 year old man and videos like this tear down any wall or fear I have about crying. Beautiful boy

Wow, the way he suddenly had the energy and confidence to run is, to me, a testament to a dog's need for love. He had been just waiting it out at the shelter until he died, but once there was someone and something to live for he transformed. I know this is just one dog out of literally millions in his situation, but it does me good to think that this boy's last time was spent with caring and affectionate people.

We have a 13 year old staffy he snores farts like mad but is such a loving dog and we wouldn't swap him for the world

“You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.”-Johann-Wolfgang-von-Goethe.

Like my grandfather used to tell me, "When getting a pet, no matter what it is whether it has a breed or not, it's considered a family member, so take care of it from the beginning up until it's last moments". I've lost 4 pets so far, all of them lived for more than 15years, I was there when they were just puppies and kittens and I was also there when one by one they left us. Please love them like your children or siblings, because you're all that they have and don't let them down.

You caught that Dog right as he was about to give up. That just shows you the power of love. This is amazing. Awesome job too man.

My babies are 14 (98) yrs old. I wouldn’t dream of abandoning them. They deserve to live out their lives as happy and peaceful as possible.

Picked up a 15 year old dog who looked to be near gone, 3 years later he was still with us.

I love senior dogs. That's all I'm adopting. So cute, chill and loving. Just want a safe, warm place to lay their heads down. On another note, my dog passed away from cancer a few years ago. To me, it was an honor to care for him and be there as he took his last breath. Our eyes were locked on each other. We will be together again someday, for all eternity.

that hit in the feels. So good to know he will see the end of his days surrounded by people who love him. Amazing transformation!

Caring for old dogs is the actions of a TRUE dog lover. Anyone can provide love and attention to a puppy but what this guy did for this dog was truly beautiful.

I adopted an 10 year old Rottweiler that no one wanted and he died peacefully in his sleep 5 fabulous years later . I miss him so much . Thanh you for adopting senior dogs their are the best very quiet and calm and loving ❤️

63 year old man I was crying, seeing the love in his eyes when he looked at his dad ❤️

Wow you should have just kept him he loves you so much

When you picked him up at the vet I bawled. You could tell he had been worried you weren't coming back but was so happy you did

Honestly they should have just kept Henry. You can see how much he loved his foster family.

A lot of people have stigmas about senior dogs. I hope after seeing this, those people see the difference a family can make and how sad it would be if an animal’s last view is a cold, lonely cage. Please adopt, don’t shop.

When I see senior dogs at the shelters, my heart breaks.

The reason dogs make such wonderful companions is that they, like us, need to know there is someone who cares and will provide support and encouragement when things aren't going so well. There's a little module in their genetics that requires a sense of belonging. Thank you for helping this beautiful dog.

My puppy is 14 years old and she’s got a Cancerous brain tumor. She had a couple of seizures and I couldn’t imagine surrendering her when she needs me the most! Bless you for caring for this beautiful old fella!

So many times a dog will shutdown in the shelter and start to give up. They need love and care , especially the seniors. Thank you Zach Skow for giving this boy a 2nd chance.

" King Henry " we are all just happy to be your loyal subjects....Long Live King Henry

I am always amazed at the love a dog can give! It’s beautiful to see him living the rest of his life with the love he deserves returned!

In my opinion you deserve a Humanitarian Award for not giving up on this dog.

During the course of pandemic, all three of my little dogs passed from old age, 16YO, 18YO & 20YO+. Left me broken-hearted, big time. Six weeks ago, I adopted an 11YO shepherd mix from a local shelter. He'd been left there b/c of "medical problems" (he has autoimmune disorder & so do I), adopted & returned, languished in shelter a long time. I heard his story over the phone & said I wanted him sight unseen, told my friends "I'm letting God choose my next dog. When the shelter volunteer brought him out, I thought, "Oh Lord, what have we done?" Dog was scruffy, aloof, dull coat, 55 lb. & obese, listless, ignored humans, pulled hard on his leash: a singularly unappealing animal who looked like a junkyard rescue dog on "Animal Cops Houston." He perked up once he was in the car, as if he knew he was leaving dog prison. Within 24 hours, he'd developed a PASSION for being brushed. Over several days, I pulled GALLONS of dead hair & dry skin off my new dog. Within a week of brushing & grain-free diet, he was losing weight & gleaming like a wet seal. Now, 6 weeks later, he sits, waits at the door instead of rushing ahead when we go for walks, comes when called, walks quietly by my side on the leash, brings his toy so we can play fetch, smiles, has lost weight, acts silly sometimes, has learned to howl when I howl, crawls on his tummy when I say "bang," etc. His name is now Edward (his dignity demanded a dignified name) & he's so good, people think he was "well trained" before I got him. Nope! He's just a grateful & brilliant dog who loves to love & learn. However long Edward remains here on this earth, I'll do my very best to make his life wonderful. ADOPT A SENIOR DOG! THEY'RE WONDERFUL!

This was the most heart-wrenchingly beautiful video I have ever seen! You are an incredible man, with a heart of gold! This dog deserves all the love a human can give a dog! I was sad when you mentioned that he will be adopted out again, but I am sure those who want to adopt him are as loving as you are! When you mentioned, also, that you would be rescuing another dog, my heart, again, melted! May God richly bless you (and your family) for your Jesus-like love and caring!

I want one guy like that... So sensitive. I love the way he took care of this beautiful soul.

Shame on his original family for abandoning him when he needed them most. But thank you to everyone that played a part in rescuing him, healing him & forever loving him. The world needs more people like that. ❤

By the look on his face, that may be the most love he’s ever had. Bless this man and his family.

Zach from Marleys Mutts does a whole lot of good in the world, and good old Henry is just one small example of that! 🙏🏻👍🏻

Just for context for anyone who hasn’t had a senior dog, the stairs are the first thing to go due to weakness and very commonly hip pain. When i saw him climb those stairs i was shook!

Imagine having cancer and your family just abandoning you when you needed them the most..........That's exactly what Henry went through. And even after all that he was still just a loving and sweet boy. Dogs really are too good for us humans.

I don’t believe in “love heals all wounds” but this is definitely an example of how it can.

this man is absolutely gorgeous for saving those poor dogs.

Senior dogs are awesome ! Shelters are so stressful for them esp. When they are grieving the loss of longtime companions, homes.

"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals" Immanuel Kant

aww My dog was 11 and she died a few days ago and hearing him say that "he's going to go out of this world, surrounded by love' really hit me in the heart

He's grown in spirit and strength. His eyes are brighter he bounces with energy and joy. What a great story.

That is so beautiful it made me cry. HOW COULD THEY PLONK HIM IN A SHELTER WHEN HE NEEDED THEM MOST? I don't understand some people🐕💞

I have a 15-year-old dog at home right now who’s getting weaker, but he still pulls me around the neighborhood galloping for his walks. I don’t know how much time we have left together, but I’m enjoying every minute of it.

My dog had to be put down because of cancer after 11 years. I miss him so much. R.I.P Benji

What a lucky wife he probably has.!seems like an above and beyond amazing man

Oh Henry, all you needed was LOVE and boy did you get it. So very happy for this gorgeous lad.

So happy that there are people like him in this world..we all should be like Him...the dog is cute tho

To see that you’d take on a dog of that age when most people would think there’s nothing left... just magical, you have a huge heart.

I don't know how anyone could look at that white old face and not fall in love with him. Senior dogs are wonderful.

For all the people believing he should have kept this dog, look at the progress he made in six weeks with this man. It's not like he spent months and months with him and is then let go. He made this progress because he was willing to make progress with anyone who showed him love. Therefore he can easily be placed into a loving home and do just as well.

Lost my dad to cancer a couple days ago, and to see this dog get a second chance brings joy to my heart ❤️

We recently had to euthanize our 19 year old cat. I was devastated. We still have his sister. I can’t even imagine abandoning a pet at the end. That’s when they need you most. To be surrounded by love at the end.❤️

God bless you and your family for giving this noble dog a loving home.

Taking home old and sick pups just to make them feel loved is pretty much a hero thing.

“He was just totally reborn” we did it boi’s depression is no more

Ugh! I can't imagine abandoning a hurting dog when he needs you most. So happy he was found by the right person.

My rescue is 15, she had a huge cancerous growth on her side, I had it removed and she dances and plays like a pup now ❤

Getting old is not for sissies. Thank you for your help and love. Philadelphia USA

It broke my heart seeing him becoming attached to you and hearing you were letting him go to someone else. I can only hope he fell in love with his next and last family

When he says that is going to leave this world surrounded by love... thats it. Love. Thats all about it. Thank u for your precious heart.

Would have liked to have seen if he was as happy with his adopted family.

His eyes are those of an old soul but also kindness and love despite his physical and most likely emotion pain. 🥰

Speaking as someone who did rescue for many years, I can tell you this man is VERY special. There aren't a lot like him. When people say they "love" animals, they usually mean their own animal. It doesn't extend to poor old dogs like this one or to animals generally. Thank You So Much for being so kind.

It breaks my heart when people dump their senior dogs. Adopting a dog is for life, not just when they are young. You need to love them through the weak bladders, bad stomachs, arthritis, and everything else that old age throws at them. You are their entire world, their home and their hearts. Your dog will love you to their last breath, you owe it to them to love them until theirs. 💔💔

Hard to let go, but rewarding to see the old baby being loved and cared for his forever time xx

I'm about to lose my 14yr old german shepherd to oral cancer that is spreading devastatingly fast. He's been our baby since my gf and I were 18 so it's going to be the saddest day of our lives 😔 I just keep reminding myself to be grateful he lived a long happy and healthy life.

We need more people like him in our world!

It's amazing how Henry bounced back when he received love and care. So happy for him and the lucky families who spent time with Henry.

What a beautiful old soul Henry is. It just goes to show by being loved and cherished the difference it made to his whole being. Running around so happy like a Dog half his age. I am so delighted that he is finally in his forever home and he is loving it. I wish him a few more year's of love and happiness. 🙏😻🥰💫🌠💜💞✨🌟🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

this man just gave me so much faith in humanity but only 19% of the world is like this we need more

Who could let this old boy go. They're all heart their whole lives

Animals are wonderful; trusting, forgiving balls of love. They deserve every good thing. So wonderful to see beautiful humans giving this to them.

What a fantastic family that's given this lovely gentle dog a loving family. His last months will be totally full of 💘

There's something about senior dogs that's both heartbreaking and bittersweet. From good boy to ol' good boy years, the things they've been through throughout the years, I simply wish every single one of them to get the world's purest love and safest homes.

I can’t imagine how anyone could ever abandon their aging dog. dogs are with you when you need them the most and to ditch them the moment they need you is so messed up it makes me want to cry. I’m going to go hug my 10 year old baby dog and tell her I love her

So wonderful if those poor souls have a great time after struggling before... Thanks to everybody who save and respect animals and treat them with love and care and give them the time of their life 😍💝💝💝💝💝😍

I’m never understand how someone can live with a fuzzy baby and just dump them. The old babies are so sweet.

It’s so sad that obviously a lot less dodo watchers would choose a film about an old dog rather than one about a puppy. Old dogs are gorgeous and thankful, and they deserve happiness!!!!

I have just adopted a 13 year old who looks just like this sweet guy he to will spend his retirement surrounded by love

It’s remarkable the strength they can find, in the worst situations, when they get love they need.

I was fortunate enough to get a senior dog that spent most of her life at the VA helping out our vets like me . I knew I wasn’t gonna have her long too . Thank you for sharing because it really resonated with me . Yuki will always be with me now that she’s passed away. U did a great thing by making her life complete.:)

Nothing brightens my day like a dog rescue.

People who adopt old dogs are the greatest people on earth. So thank you to the guy in this video and the family that adopted him! I hope one day to be in a position to do the same!

You are so kind , I don’t really know what to say ,I just feel so happy that you helped this beautiful dog .

Henry loves his hooman-Dad.

We have a senior dog we adopted at 11-1/2 yrs old whose previous owners abandoned him because they thought he had cancer. He didn't. Now at 13-1/2 or so yrs old, he still has so much energy and such a fun personality. We love him to pieces. Think about adopting a senior dog. You won't regret it.

I'm not crying, you're crying. Thank you Sir for helping this dog feel love. That makes the world better. ❤️❤️❤️

Brings tears to my eyes. So glad Henry left the shelter and made it into a family. Older dogs need our love too!

He's a senior sweetheart pupper who will love you forever...DANG I ain't ashamed of crying right now...hugs to you for taking him on xx

My miniature chocolate Poodle was fifteen when we adopted her from a shelter. Her owner had passed and no one was available to continue her care. She eventually became blind and deaf but was happy, tail always wagging, and lived until nineteen. We miss "Birdie" everyday but it was such a privilege to have her a part of our family until the end. There is a very special bond that forms when you adopt a senior. Not all dogs in shelters are dumped or abandoned.

This story of Henry’s journey was touchingly beautiful. God created the animals for us and we are to care and love them till their last breath. Animals are way more loyal and grateful than people and they will never leave your side. God bless the rescuer and Henry.

The senior puppy has such a beautiful soul and Human that's rescuing him in his final days. My heart is so warm 🥵💖🙏💖 feels like Holy Spirit alive

When I saw you running together in the pasture I cried tears of joy for that old dog! What a wonderful human you are to reach out and care this dog back to health!

You can see his eyes change from resignation to hope, beautiful.