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What is genuinely unfair in life is how short a dog's lifespan is. Their short lifespan is truly their only fault, which is not even up to them to decide. For many children, their very first loss in life is actually that of their family dog. Still, nothing is more heartbreaking than seeing cute old dogs abandoned by their owners and having to spend probably the last years of their lives alone. Old friends are the best, so how come so many people are so cruel as to leave their aged dogs behind after presumably caring for them for their whole life?
Everyone has their own reasons, some more valid than others, yet we are not here to judge anyone. Instead, let's celebrate these adorable old dogs and how much of a positive impact they have on our lives. Puppies might be more playful and energetic, but it's our furry senior friends who find us coming back home the most exciting part of their day. Also, they are the ones who can sense even the slightest change in our mood and come straight to the rescue if even all they can do is be there for us. Old friends are the best friends, and possibly no fella of yours is as loyal and loving as your four-pawed one. To celebrate their loyalty and never-ending affection for their owners, we've compiled some of the cutest old dog photos we found on the internet. They might not be as active, but oh boy, they are more photogenic than ever!
Below, we've compiled some of the most precious photos of old dogs doing what they do best—blessing our lives with their unwavering love. As always, we invite you to upvote every cute old dog you see, even if that includes upvoting every photo below! And, if you've been endowed with the status of a senior dog owner, make sure to upload an image in the comments of your old dog looking funny or cute or both! We expect to see some of the cutest old dogs wiggling their tails in the comments section!
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#1
My 12yo Son Used The $50 He Got For Christmas To Buy Our Old Hound A New Bed
Kevin Thompson 2 years ago
That is an amazing child. The only reason he is like that is good upbringing. Congratulations and thank you for teaching him the power of love. Only parents can reach a child and instill in him or her how to be a polite and respectful member of the community.
Margaret H 2 years ago
Why does this post make me slightly tearful? Lovely dog, lovely son all the same.
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#2
My Dog Is Too Old To Go On Walks Anymore
So my brother put her in a wheelbarrow and went around the neighborhood.
</3 2 years ago
when our dog was getting to old and tired to walk our dad bought her a harness where we can hold her up so she can still go on walks with our other old dog. she couldn't do it tho so I would just sit with her wherever she decided to stop and we'd wait till my dad got back with the other dog. i miss her tho
#3
Rescued A Senior Floofer This Year, We Call This Her “Retirement”
Shyla Bouche 2 years ago
Retirement looks like fun! Bouche disagrees, as she's properly disapproving of water.
Kevin Thompson 2 years ago
I agree with Hill Branda. That is a look that says there is nothing better than this. This is pure and absolute joy.
#4
Almost 18 Years Old And Still Sleeping With The Toy Frog She's Had For 14 Years
#5
She Thinks It’s Her Job To Pull Rocks Out Of The Lake. The Big One Is 14lbs. She’s 12 Years Old
Nay Wilson 2 years ago
Well, rocks can’t swim, so they need a brave doggo to rescue them 🙂 she’s a good girl
Kevin Thompson 2 years ago
She won't change to sticks. She may incorporate them but it's very hard to break them off this habit. I had a German shepherd that chewed on bricks till the day he died. Now your dog may be more trainable so check out youtube or the best would be an actual trainer if you're really worried about it. Lots of dogs dove for rocks, just never saw a 12lbs one pulled out by a dog's teeth. I take back what I said earlier. Bricks are much softer than rocks, sorry. Good luck.
#6
People Seemed To Like Him Last Time So Here's My Blind Old Dog
Wendy Schutze 2 years ago
My 14 yr old Toy Poodles Cataracts are getting bad, I’m pretty sure she’s nearly blind but she knows the house so well. We don’t move anything around so she can still find her way. Don’t understand why the best things in life have to leave us so soon., at least they could be Cataract free! Love your Doggo….beautiful big eyes ♥️
#7
My 14 Year Old Boy, I Still Think He’s Cute!
#8
13 Year Old Blue Merle Collie Still Giving Those Puppy Dog Eyes
#9
This Is Bear, The 20 Year Old Pup! Anyone Know How I Can Find Out If She's The Oldest Dog In Michigan?
Shyla Bouche 2 years ago
Call a local TV station, see if they would want to do a public interest story.
Kevin Thompson 2 years ago
Love the scarf. Our black lab / irish setter mix always wore a red bandanna scarf. Looks good on them.
#10
My Sweet Girl Cheech Is 15 Years Old! After Her Haircuts Everyone Always Thinks She’s A Puppy
Kevin Thompson 2 years ago
Little dogs always stay young. Our 7 year old shiz tzu acts more like a puppy than my brother's 7 year old yellow Bure-Bread Lab. The lab will live till 12-15 where my shitz tzu can live to 25.
#11
My 10 Year Old Girl Still Like To Be The Cutest
Kevin Thompson 2 years ago
The background, which is amazingly beautiful, takes a very far second place to her!
#12
Our Senior Boy Had A Very Important Job On Sunday — He “Signed” As Our Witness!
#13
Ou Left Us One Year Ago Today, And Every Day Since I Have Wished With Every Fibre Of My Being That I Could Give You One Last Cuddle
Cat Dragon 1 year ago
My grandma's dog died last year, juneish. He was 14, 15 ish and completely blind, and almost fully deaf. Who knows how this guy went to the bathroom. I feel like he echolocated
#14
Did I Buy My Grandma And Her Senior Corgi A Utility Cart To Keep On Doing What They Love On Our Farm? You Betcha
#15
Girlfriend Taking Her 13 Year Old Dog For A Walk
Hill Branda 2 years ago
Nothing like getting some fresh air and enjoying a ride around the neighborhood.
#16
Here’s A Smile From Sadie The 15 Yr Old Corgi
#17
My 12 Year Old Dog Is 1 Month Post Op, And Has A New Lease On Life!
#18
Hope This Older Gentleman Is Welcome Here
#19
The Shelter Called Spaghetti A Senior Dog, But I Think His Eyes Still Say Puppy
James Edwards 2 years ago
I agree +1 I just wish I could find a girl that looks at me just like my puppy does!
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Sweet Little Boy
#21
Give Senior Dogs A Home. 6 Months Of Love Can Make A World Of Difference
Aidan Pite 2 years ago
I started fostering cats and the second one they gave me had a terminal illness with a life expectancy of 6-12 months. It's been 14 of head scritches and sunbeams and she doesn't look like she's slowing down at all!
#22
Happy Birthday Oscar! Celebrating Your 18th Birthday!
#23
Caesar The Senior Dog Is Still Rockin' It With That Handsome Smile
#24
The Vet Called My Boy A Rock Star!
My 15 1/2 year old aussie just got a full checkup, and the vet said his bloodwork looks like it's from a dog 10 years younger. I'm so grateful for every day he gives us.
#25
16 Year-Old Collie Dumped At A Shelter Because The Family No Longer Had Time For Him Taken In By Senior Dog Living Center (Yes, Those Exist)
Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
Fücking well make time. Or don't get a dog. You can't just abandon them, you horrible people.
Debra Newell 2 years ago
People, I beg and plead with you! Don’t get a pet, unless you’re willing to make a lifetime commitment! Your life or theirs (whatever comes first. I wish people like this dogs ex-owners could be placed on a “Don’t allow this person to adopt a pet!”
#26
My Mom Wasn’t Sure If Her Older Dog Would Like The New Puppy
#27
This Is My Boy Bailey. He's Not A Pup. He's Not A Senior. He Just Wants A Boop
#28
The Goodest Of The Good Boys
#29
The Older She Gets, The Happier She Is
#30
Excuse Me Mama, I See You Halving My Treat After You Just Ate A Whole Bag Of Chips! Rude!
#31
I Want You To Meet Kali. Old Dogs Are As Cute As Puppies
#32
A Very Senior Gentleman
#33
Senior Dogs Deserve Extra Pampering
Hill Branda 2 years ago
Awww. Reminds me of our old doggo--he was a reddish-gold retriever, and when he got really old, his muzzle went completely white.
#34
Lucy’s Favorite Time Of Day Is When We Trick Train With Her Ball!
#35
My Senior Dog Tolerating The Younger Foster Puppy
William Plummer 1 year ago
As a older sibling, I can say the older dog is saying "Go away. PLEASE."
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I Adopted A 15 Year Old Dog Last Summer From My Dying Neighbor. Lucky Turns 16 And Is Still Loving Life
#37
A Surprisingly Good Photo Of Our Old Man Dog, Singer, Who Is A 13 Year Old Plotthound
Ashley Conover 2 years ago (edited)
I am pet setting a Chihuahua and a Plotthound starting tomorrow. They are two of my regulars. My Doxie gets to come with me every time.
#38
She’s Dear To Us And We Know If You Meet Her, She’ll Be Dear To You Too
#39
This Is Dingo, He's My 10 Year Old Man
I adopted him 10 years ago in san diego and the last 4 years he's been enjoying the omaha snow.
#40
Everyone Thought I Was Crazy For Adopting A 10-Year-Old Dog As My First Pet
Six years later, she's still kicking it, going on adventures, and giving all the snuggles.
Janet Graham 1 year ago
I like adopting older doga. They know stuff and don't chew up everything. Usually.
Danish Susanne 1 year ago
I think it was really smart to adopt a senior as your first dog. You will know a lot more about dogs when you some day have to adopt another dog.
#41
Adopting A Senior Dog Was The Best Choice I’ve Ever Made
#42
Max Is Looking At The Big Sea
#43
Meet Jessica, Woke Her Up With A Call On Facetime
#44
Bruce Is A Senior Doggo. Walks Take A Lot Out Of Him Now A Days But He Still Rates Them 11/10
the cat overlord 2 years ago
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#45
My Parents Got A Puppy Yesterday. My Dad Took This Photo Of Our 9 Year Old Dog Meeting The 11 Week Old Pup
#46
Ode To Auti, The Boy Who Changed My Life For The Better 13 Years Ago This Year
#48
Happy Love Your Pet Day
#50
Just Looked Over To See Max Chillin On My Bedside Table
#51
My Old Girl
#52
My 10 Year Old Dog Getting Some Sunshine
#53
My Senior Dog, Dexter
#57
It’s Only The Morning But So Far It’s Been One Of The Bestest Mornings Ever!!!
#58
14 Years Young. A Little Older, A Little Wiser But Still A Puppy At Heart, Say Hi To Sevo
#59
Enjoyed Some Sun, Even Breakfast Outside
#60
I Just Love Working With The Oldies, They’re So Sweet!
#63
Today Was This Little Lady's 15th Birthday! Of Course We Celebrated With A Whole Bunch Of Packages
#64
I Took Him To The Park. He Started Eating Sand, So I Had To Take Him In
#68
What’s Brown And Sticky?
#72
This Is Fluffy
#73
13 Year Old Penelope When She Hopes You'll Share Your McDonald's
Pitbull Dad 2 years ago
When I go to chick fila I always order a 4 pack of chicken minis for my two puppers to split.
#75
The Most Wholesome Little Old Rescue Dog Around
#76
Here's My 14 Year Old Schnauzer! She Used To Be A Salt N Pepper Color But Became This Beautiful Silver In Her Older Days
#78
My Humans Are Obsessed With Me
#79
That Face When I Get My Pup Cup (You Can See My Pup Cup Beard)
Ashley Conover 2 years ago
That's partially how my mini Dachshund looks after one. There's more whipped cream on his head afterwards.
#80
The Cold Wind Was Howling, But I Went For A Walk In A Good Mood
#81
Lookin Quite Dapper For A 10 Year Old Dog! His Name Is Kasper!
#82
Momma-Bear
#83
A Walk That Depends On The Condition Of The Pack!
#84
The Long Weekend Is In Sight!
#87
I Heard We Were Sharing Senior Dogs. Meet 14 Year Old Stella The Schnoodle!
Nineta Grammenou 2 years ago
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Laura Lett 2 years ago
These are the type of thread we need on Bored Panda!! More goodiest bois and gurls!!
Rtblast66 2 years ago
My 12 year old Border Collie, Piper, was diagnosed with transitional cell carcinoma in his bladder, November 2022. Had surgery to remove it and re-route a ureter from one side to the other side of his bladder. Was told he didn't have long, a few weeks, couple of months. Still here :) Best $10,000 AUD for a dear old friend Piper-1-64...11e023.jpg 
Margaret H 2 years ago
Why is it that older dogs are somehow even more wholesome than their younger relations? I see an older dog of any breed and I go "AWWWWW!"
WinterLady 1 year ago
We found Roxy at the local animal shelter and fell in love with her instantly. She was 13 and we had 2 wonderful years with her. I can't see anywhere to upload a photo, but I will if someone can tell me how.
Nineta Grammenou 2 years ago
Our sweet 13 years old boy enjoying the sun pro-0AsC3s...8-jpeg.jpg 
Laura Lett 2 years ago
These are the type of thread we need on Bored Panda!! More goodiest bois and gurls!!
Rtblast66 2 years ago
My 12 year old Border Collie, Piper, was diagnosed with transitional cell carcinoma in his bladder, November 2022. Had surgery to remove it and re-route a ureter from one side to the other side of his bladder. Was told he didn't have long, a few weeks, couple of months. Still here :) Best $10,000 AUD for a dear old friend Piper-1-64...11e023.jpg
Margaret H 2 years ago
Why is it that older dogs are somehow even more wholesome than their younger relations? I see an older dog of any breed and I go "AWWWWW!"
WinterLady 1 year ago
We found Roxy at the local animal shelter and fell in love with her instantly. She was 13 and we had 2 wonderful years with her. I can't see anywhere to upload a photo, but I will if someone can tell me how.
Nineta Grammenou 2 years ago
Our sweet 13 years old boy enjoying the sun pro-0AsC3s...8-jpeg.jpg
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