A senior pit bull named Larry, living in a shelter and not expected to live much longer, started a journey with his new loving family.
His story shows that fun knows no age.
New Home, New Life
When it seemed like no one would adopt Larry because he was an older dog, everything changed with one message.
Tara and her husband, who already had seven dogs, decided to make room for Larry.
His arrival became a moment of joy, complete with a dog party and presents.
Larry Fits Right In
Joining in with his new family, Larry showed that his age was just a number.
Larry liked the same things that young dogs do, which is uncommon for older dogs, who usually like calm and quiet.
He showed everyone that an old dog could still find excitement in things like fire trucks going by and having a good time when starting the day.
Grandpa Swag
Larry’s happy dance before breakfast reminds everyone of the energy young pups have.
Larry’s way of asking for his meals was a sign of his cheerful and strong spirit despite his age and health issues.
A Ride on a Fire Truck
Larry might not make a sound, but his silent “woo” whenever he saw a fire truck was full of life.
His fascination with his toy fire truck led him to ride on a real fire truck.
Sitting calmly in the fire truck, Larry looked like he was ready for the job, which was utterly adorable.
Never Too Old
Larry’s story is more than just about one dog getting rescued. It inspires us to think differently about older pets.
Larry became a symbol for older dogs everywhere, showing that no matter how old a dog is, they can have the same energy and love for life as the youngest pup.
Let Larry’s story encourage you to think again about older dogs—they deserve to be chosen like every other dog in the shelter.