Shelter dog didn't have long to live. So naturally this woman adopted her. 

Maybe the love she's being given is extending her life. ❤️

My ex-wife and I adopted a 14-year-old dog from the shelter in February. He is full of tumors and was very neglected. Nobody wanted him. He's now with us for almost 10 months and he is the happiest guy ever. Full of energy and living his life to the fullest. It is so rewarding to give these beautiful creatures what they deserve. We knew it would last maybe one week, maybe one month, maybe one year. But it doesn't matter. When he goes, he goes in and with love...

A friend of mine had a kitten that wasn’t supposed to make it past 3 months because of multiple issues including a severe heart condition. She had him for 15 years. Against all odds and what the vets said, Bug lived a really good life. I hope the same for Ava. You never know!

I adopted a 9 year old 'senior' dog, figuring she had maybe 3 more years. She lived to be 16! She was wonderful, and I still miss her.

GOD BLESS these people for adopting these beautiful animals!!

I adopted a kitty cat named charlie from a shelter - she was old, shy & scared in her cage. Her gramma owner passed away. It took her about 2 mos to come out from under my bed but she was the best cat ever once she trusted me. She lived another 3-4 happy yrs. I don't regret one day of taking in an older cat. She needed love and stability and left happy. Still very sad tho 😓

We took on a very old and weak cat from the shelter, I fell in love with him at first sight as his huge personality shone so brightly. He was a great communicator and could signal his needs very well - he would ask to be picked up, sit on window sill, be carried upstairs etc but he always made his own way to the toilet tray. He would look deep into our eyes, our souls connected asf he pass on his great experience and wisdom to us, he loved us. He had the best of everything while he was with us and lived like a king. My wife would carry him out for walks which he greatly enjoyed, very alert and interested. Arthur was with us for just eight weeks and undoubtedly it was the right thing to take him on, to give him the best final time possible but he also enriched our lives and taught us a lot about unconditional love, compassion and generosity. What a great cat Arthur was. RIP old chap.

It's quality time that counts. She has survived three years since, with your love and a good, happy life, she'll probably live much longer than you'd expect. Bless Ava and her loving family.

Ava is beautiful. Bless you for saving and adopting her. She is lucky to have such loving parents.

Wonderful! She lives because she has people that care for and love her.

I rescued a dog with a severe heart murmur. I was told she would only live to about two years old. We said goodbye when her heart gave out at fourteen and a half years old. Best dog we ever had. We still miss her.

I’m not religious, but I have to say God bless this family and all of the other families that saves all of these animals! Ava is such a beautiful dog with what seems to be the greatest patience and a soul filled with love. ♥️

So sad that she had to spend one year in a shelter. I’m so happy that she was given a second chance at life. 👏🏼💕

Thank you for saving Ava ❤️ what a good foster mom she is.

Thank you so much for this story. Years ago I had a Spaniel who was diagnosed with Cardiac Myopathy when she was just over 2 years old and I was told "don't expect her to live long" so her life was adjusted to doing what she felt she could do, she never missed out on any treats or trips and she was 13 and a half when her legs gave out and had to be put to sleep. Like this lady, she too was an extraordinary character. Thank you so much for sharing 🐕🐕🐕

Every dog, no matter how much they have left to live, deserves a loving forever home:)

Live your best life, Ava! Thank you to her human family for giving her the opportunity all dogs deserve.

Life is short. Live your best. 🐕🐾 Don't say goodbye. See u later. 📅

It's always heartbreaking having to say goodbye...I lost one of my dogs in 2019, she was nearly 15 and I still cry thinking about her, I miss her so much! It doesn't matter how long they have left to live, what matters is the love we share with these wonderful creatures. Thank you for giving Ava the chance to live a life full of love ❤

You are wonderful people, the very best in this world. I have tears for you and your loving dog that you rescued. My wish is that all dogs could find people that loved and cared for them xo

Thank you for being her family. She deserves a family like yours.

The slow motion picture with the three dogs on the beach is so powerful ⛱️🏝️🐚🐕‍🦺🐕🐩

You are the most sensitive and wonderful people. You are giving her a great life and that is why she is living so long. Bless you and your intelligence for caring for these wounded, sweet and wonderful friends.

She is gorgeous! What a sweet girl. Love does wonders for the soul, and evidently the heart. Live your best life Ava!

I LOVE the way they let her just live her flie! amazing dog parents. couldnt get a better momma and daddy! blessings for all of you, especially AVA! xoxoxo

She’s so beautiful and loving!! The boxer puppy melted my heart. There may not be anything medically you can do for her, but I believe love can create miracles. God bless you ❤️❤️

Please don't say goodbye to her. Maybe just tell her you'll see her again. Thank you so much for loving her. ❤

What a great human being. You are the reason why this dog is still alive. The tender loving care you gave to that dog made her to live longer. God Bless you and that lucky dog that found someone gave her a second chance to feel that she is loved.

How could anyone pass up a pup like Ava! She is unbelievable! She has such a great temperament and the way she takes care of those puppies is priceless. Ava is also very pretty, and those eyes! They are beautiful!

Ava is beautiful!!! She is living her best life. Thank you for loving and saving her!!!

Aww what a sweet face! I am so glad you took Ava overlooking her diagnosises! Thank you for giving her a life outside of a kennel! You are wonderful humans! Take care

What nice people you are, most people would have run a mile but you stepped up and done a real decent thing for that lovely dog, she has made it longer than expected and part of that is down to the love and care you show that dog, you should be massively proud of yourselfs, we could do with more people like you in this world, thanks again for helping that dog, from England

Bless her precious heart and bless yours for loving her unconditionally. ♥

Thank a thousand times over for giving her the love she needs

She's a beauty. Thank you for letting her live a happy life.

We adopted a dog with cancer, she only lived 6 months. But she had an amazing life with us and was loved and pampered. Her name was Sadie. It's hard to say goodbye but you feel good for having helped.

Yet another example of how wonderful pitbulls are!I wish she hangs on for many more years! Thankyou for taking care of her 😍🥰

All we need is a little bit of love

The tragedy is not that she might pass prematurely, the tragedy would be if she hadn’t been in your life. Bless all your hearts.

Nothing makes me happier than a story about a foster fail. They are the best. I am so glad sweet Ava got to stay with this wonderful family.

It’s the love that she’s getting keeping here

I'm crying. Tears soaking my face 😆 So glad you found each other! Thank you for taking such amazing care of her!

They need to make more people like you and your husband. All the best.

I am not a vet but this story touched my heart! “Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog’s owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn’t do anything for Belker and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.” As they made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told the vet that they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience. The next day, the vet felt the familiar catch in his throat as Belker‘s family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that the vet wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker’s transition without any difficulty or confusion. They all sat together for a while after Belker’s Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that dogs’ lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, “I know why.” Startled, they all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned the vet. He had never heard a more comforting explanation. He says that it changed the way he will try and live. “People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life - like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay for as long as we do.”

Ava found her forever home that loves her & loves her heart…❤️

What a great owner in saying "all dogs deserve a forever home" ...

Theyre not just great dogs looking for loving homes but, loving dogs looking for great homes. Mission accomplished Ava! 💖

No one should be left alone including a yr she was in the shelter on her final days. Thank you for saving this wonderful family member. Spend as much time with them you will miss them dearly. I know I miss my Londen and Alley. Enjoy your life Ava you are loved by many..🥹

Just goes to show how much Love can heal a heart! ❤

OMG. What a beautiful dog and her family!

We adopted a kitten with severe cardiomyopathy. Estimates given were weeks to a few months. She had so much attitude! And she gave us 6 wonderful years.

Thank you for making her life what she needs

She is so blessed to have you ❤️

My dog was 12 years old when I adopted her. Now she has been with me for three wonderful years. She is still going strong. Adopt a pet even if it is not "perfect". You will be glad you did!

I hope she got her forever home she deserves.

You two are inspiring!!! Thank you for posting. ❤❤❤

God Bless you for giving her a Furever Home & the love you have given her is giving her longer life!!! Love you Ava. 💞

Ava is one gorgeous dog and now living the life she richly deserves. She has a wonderful family to take care of her. I hope she lives for many more years.

Sometimes, all it takes is LOVE to heal a heart or at least make it last longer. Thank you for giving this dog your love and a happy home.

Thanks for loving her! ❤️❤️❤️

Wonderful, thank you for your kindness and compassion for all the dogs you help

You did wonderful work with this dog. You should be proud of herself.

We rescued an old english sheep dog who was 8 years old and had a bad heart murmur and terrible arthritis. We had him on daily heart medicine and he he lived another 5 years before cancer got him. We miss him every day so badly but he had a great life with us and he brought us so much joy. Bless you for taking care of this sweet dog

these beautiful deserving animals sure know how to make us so happy and they tug so hard on our heart strings. God bless you and your family for taking that risk on her and doing what you do for rescue.

You are so blessed to have her. What a sweet soul

She's living on the pure love given her. It's a powerful force.

If Ava would have stayed in the shelter she wouldn't have survived this long. It's the love she is receiving is giving her the strength to go one. God bless the both of you for taking Ava and giving her a new lease on life. 🙏🏽

Many people spends thousands of dollars on a “purebred” - they don’t impress me. Then there are people like this who truly RESCUE a shelter animal . She is a beautiful and priceless dog. ❤

I believe there is a special place in heaven for this foster mom. God bless her and God bless Ava.

Thank you for saving Ava and giving her the life she deserves 💜💜💜

Thank you for loving that dog to life. Her time here on this earth 🌍 has been beautiful with your family. ❤️🐾🐾🐾🐾❤️

Thank you so much for taking Ava in and showering her with love. She looks so happy! I hope she continues to do well -whatever happens, remember that she found joy and a loving home with you and your family. God bless all of you-thank you!

Being out of the shelter was probably the best thing for her overall health.

Hero‼️ Thanks so much for saving all the lil ones ❤️

How sweet. Thank you for taking a chance with her and giving her a chance at having a home and loving her.

Thanks for being there for ava. She is enjoying the time of her life.

Ava is such a beautiful girl. Sweetest face ever! Such a love bug. 💜 Thank you for rescuing her.

She's beautiful! Thank you for giving her all the love and a forever home of her own.i believe this has given her something to live for. 💙💙💙

My baby boy Felix (cat) was diagnosed with a heart condition (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) and was given a life expectancy of 3 years maximum back in 2005. I poured all my savings into treatments and vet bills, and was blessed with 8 years with him. I still miss him terribly, and I don't for a second regret "taking a chance" on a kitten with a heart condition.

She thrives on love and in the process she expands love to the younger ones. Thank you for helping her ....

Thank you for saving this angel!!

What a wonderful story…told by a wonderful woman. This pooch is the embodiment of the term “Lucky Dog!” ❤

That beautiful dog deserves a long healthy life God I hope she does make it for a long long time God bless her

She's a beautiful and precious girl. Thank you for loving her in her last days.

Thank you for giving Ava a second chance at life, I hope that you have her in your life for a few more years yet 💕🇬🇧

The love and compassion from her new owners jumpstarted her heart more 🥺

Thanks so much for giving some love to this beautiful dog ♥️

Ava got what she needed and wanted ""love and family"" ! Ava will live forever now and in the hearts of those who cared ! Thanks for caring and sharing ! Live and love long Ava !

God bless you ma'am and your family for just being good people.

I adopted a 12YO cat last year not knowing how long he'll be with me. At his last check-up the vet said he was "fat and happy" with no health issues apart from his weight. He's very persuasive when it comes to getting fed.

Living with a heart condition for a year you realise how much love helps, thankyou for blessing this dog with love, before she takes her final walk home ❤🙏

My Dora was 17 with liver cancer and had a large inoperable tumor when I adopted her. I got to spend 7 wonderful months with her so I love that this video is being shown.

it's always tough when you say goodbye I know that but you're giving her the best life and she doesn't have to go through all the procedures all she has to do is take that one pill everyday you can handle that thank you for doing that and for loving her she looks like she's a great dog

💔🐕🍀🤞💐 bravo

Thank you! ❤️ I have had a rescue for ten years. We rescued a blind Chi. We only had her for a year but it was so rewarding to give her a wonderful last year of her life. Broke my heart but still so happy to have brought her home. 💛🐾

Oh my goodness she is a rockstar. Just look at that face... I'm so happy you kept her I could never let her go. God bless you all. Philadelphia USA

Thank you so very much for loving this beautiful baby & giving her a real home with real love & care ❤️ Dogs are my life and I couldn't imagine my life without them. God Bless you both 🙏

It is the love that she is getting that's keeping her alive you guys take such good care of her and she's living for you guys that dog is spoiled and doesn't get in trouble for anything which is awesome

Thank you for opening your hearts and home for a fur baby in need.

She is such a sweetheart. All they need is forever home lots of belly rubs and most important love. Thank you and your family for giving her everything she needs.