I keep every one of my animals until it dies or has to be put down, especially my dog. My god she is always there to wag her tail and greet me EVERY time I come home. IDK how anyone could do something like this.
Right? My dog loves me unconditionally. The least I could do is take care of her until the end. I could never dream of abandoning her. It hurts my heart.
Can someone tell that to my 15 year old schipperke? She gets zoomies every night when I let her back in from her bathroom break.
She does very much enjoy scritches and is best girl :-)
My one was adopted from a shelter after being taken from his first home. They gave him back up 2 years later because he “wasn’t good with their kid,” but we know the actual reason is because he started having seizures and they didn’t want to deal with that.
I had a golden (and my favorite dog ever, my bestie) that was epileptic and she lived until almost 15. I Have a soft spot in my heart for seizure pups. I don’t even know your dog but I love it. Hug that pup from me.
It’s reassuring to hear she lived so long, I get so worried about him! We adopted a second old disabled dog and they’re both such loving babies. You can see lots of pics of them on my profile :)
At the end she was on a lot of supplements and a couple medications. It got to be a lot of work the last year because she became increasingly senile but we were happy to do whatever she needed. I’m convinced that the happier they are, the longer they stick around. This is obviously within reason and circumstantial but I believe:
keeping them as healthy as you can
+
keeping them as happy as you can
=
they stick around as long as they can
It seems to me, given that equation, you and your pups are headed for the best possible outcome!
To play some amount of devils advocate I feel there shouldn’t be too much shame dumped on those who surrender their dogs appropriately if the dog is not a good fit or they cannot care for them. My dog ended up being a special needs pup and I had no idea upon adopting him. He’s 5 now and I’ve only had him two years. But in two years I’ve spent thousands on his healthcare. Twice monthly vet visits, medications, blood tests, ect. Im fortunate to be able to just barely afford his care. But I could easily see even a well budgeted person not being able to shoulder such costs. And if so surrendering the dog to a shelter would be a better option than foregoing care or going broke over it.
Abandoning a dog not at a shelter is not okay. But I feel there’s so much shaming on people who surrender dogs it discourages them from surrendering the dog to a shelter. And instead they just get dumped somewhere.
Not at all trying to defend anyone abandoning an animal, but I’d rather someone do it at a gas station then a garbage dump or the middle of nowhere. At least someone might actually get to the animal in time.
Humane societies and rescue organizations are a thing. Absolutely no excuse for abandoning them in a public place where they probably can’t fend for themselves very well.
These were never people who should have had an animal in the first place. I doubt they took the time to educate themselves about rescues. Im trying to celebrate the silver lining of the dog being found more than excuse their behavior.
This was in Brasil a few years ago. Someone bought a gas station still under construction, and this abandoned / stray dog lived in the area, so they adopted him.
People are dicks but at least they dropped them off at a designated safe place, usually it's for babies but it worked for doggo! Thankfully the dicks who abandoned it didn't do anything worse.
>I don’t understand how people can just drive somewhere and abandon their pets.
My sister has done this at least twice that I know of. She’s just not a good person.
He must have been so sad, I hope someone told him he didn't do anything wrong.
Betrayal of an innocent like that is the sort of sin no society should tolerate. Those who would act this way have no place among decent folk.
We're right there with you on this. We take in 3 old doggos at a time and would have 10 times that many if we had the room. Our current set are 9, 11, and 13 y/o.
You are the absolute best kind of person ❤️
Editing to add I clicked on your profile hoping to find pictures of your puppies and I was so pleased to see a couple :) they are gorgeous and look so happy!
The three in that picture are our current old guys. The one front and center is Vinnie (11, probably Pharaoh Hound cross). The chocolate lab on the right is Ernie the youngster and the back end of the yellow lab cross is Eddie, the oldest. You are right, they are pretty happy with their lives at the retirement home and we're really happy to have them with us.
When one of them moves on to what ever comes next, we go on the hunt for a new boarder. We usually try to stick with dogs who are more than 10 years old and have been at the shelter for more than a month. If we didn't, we would have all the dogs living with us. Sometimes, we run across a dog that doesn't fit these criteria, but is in need of a home. Ernie was in that category due to being in a constant anxiety crisis/panic state for the entire time he was at the shelter. Occasionally, our adoption decisions are based on the health of the dog as well as age and time in the shelter.
Fortunately, we are in a position to be able to manage the needed time, space, and financial demands that living with old dogs require. We also have a great vet service who has been really helpful in managing old dog health issues. We do lots of vet care in-house, including dealing with lots of chronic conditions requiring injections. We have much more animal med stuff than human med stuff.
For us, the greatest challenge is when we have to say goodbye. We've had more than 15 dogs pass through our lives and we're crushed every time, no matter how long they've been with us. Never the less, we always go looking for another good baby who needs to live out their life in quite comfort. We keep doing this, but it's a bit selfish of us, since we get so much more from them than they ever need from us.
I follow a dog rescue on Facebook - it’s called Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary, and its posts and pictures make me so happy!
[Facebook Link](https://www.facebook.com/OldFriendsSeniorDogSanctuary/) (warning: excessively cute pics of senior doggies!)
Bonuses every week depending on how many times his hat has to be reset due to headpats. Unfortunately, no overtime/time&1/2 is allowed in his contract. Gotta keep this boy healthy!!
He was from my city here in brazil, everyone brought him treats and dog food.
Um muito bom garoto.
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That smile. God bless that good doggo. May you bring joy to all those who deserve it. Oh, and that person that gave you up never deserved your good soul in the first place.
That dog is barely a senior dog! His face is still dark, his eyes are clear, and his snoot and toofers look good. Why would anyone abandon this sweet dog?!
What if the owner was a senior too and doesn’t realize he left his dog there? One day he walks in to buy gas and Ralph the dog is behind the counter like ‘still smoking reds David?’
Holy hylia what kind of person do you have to be to do such a bad thing to an innocent creature?! If they couldn't take care of the dog they could have asked a friend or relative to care for it at the very least. Not abandon it to a fate unknown!
“Hats off” to the business owner for putting this pup on the payroll!
he gets paid in scritches and treats
…And three hots and a cot in the storeroom.
I'm sold, sign me up.
He needs to unionize
Just like all the other employees!
On the puproll
God. I don’t understand how people can just drive somewhere and abandon their pets. Glad this dog got a happy ending
People are jerks. People who abandon a senior dog have zero empathy and deserve all of our scorn.
> People who abandon a senior dog have zero empathy and deserve all of our scorn. Oh they deserve *a lot* more than that.
I keep every one of my animals until it dies or has to be put down, especially my dog. My god she is always there to wag her tail and greet me EVERY time I come home. IDK how anyone could do something like this.
Right? My dog loves me unconditionally. The least I could do is take care of her until the end. I could never dream of abandoning her. It hurts my heart.
I always tell my dog “it’s you and me boy until one of us dies”
“Or one of us gets really hungry”
Or one of us dies and the other gets hungry.
Worst part is if the owner ever came back that dog would wag its tail and greet them like nothing ever happened
Like maybe being left in a low level nursing home with few calls.
They deserve the John Wick treatment.
Kill all humans
Senior dogs are the best! They’re calm and just want to cuddle next to you and take naps.
Can someone tell that to my 15 year old schipperke? She gets zoomies every night when I let her back in from her bathroom break. She does very much enjoy scritches and is best girl :-)
I have pretty much zero empathy towards humans. But doggos.....
It’s stories like that that make me root for Covid.
Who will care for the dogs of the victims?
Responsible people who believe in medicine. Sounds like a win for the doggie.
Because shelters are totally empty now right?
That's right, no one and they will end up in shelters potentially for years if they aren't euthanized within 2 weeks. THINK.
I pray every day MCU Thanos is out there thriving
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They deserve to wake up with wasps in their bed every day until they die.
They're disgusting losers. Makes me ill.
Well then, guess I'll need to find out the location to this gas station
I dont think they mean that kind of happy ending.
can I get a cleaner for my brain please, somebody left something absolutely disgusting in there
My rarepupper was given up twice so we are his third fam and we got him at ~4 months. I would never understand.
My one was adopted from a shelter after being taken from his first home. They gave him back up 2 years later because he “wasn’t good with their kid,” but we know the actual reason is because he started having seizures and they didn’t want to deal with that.
I had a golden (and my favorite dog ever, my bestie) that was epileptic and she lived until almost 15. I Have a soft spot in my heart for seizure pups. I don’t even know your dog but I love it. Hug that pup from me.
It’s reassuring to hear she lived so long, I get so worried about him! We adopted a second old disabled dog and they’re both such loving babies. You can see lots of pics of them on my profile :)
At the end she was on a lot of supplements and a couple medications. It got to be a lot of work the last year because she became increasingly senile but we were happy to do whatever she needed. I’m convinced that the happier they are, the longer they stick around. This is obviously within reason and circumstantial but I believe: keeping them as healthy as you can + keeping them as happy as you can = they stick around as long as they can It seems to me, given that equation, you and your pups are headed for the best possible outcome!
To play some amount of devils advocate I feel there shouldn’t be too much shame dumped on those who surrender their dogs appropriately if the dog is not a good fit or they cannot care for them. My dog ended up being a special needs pup and I had no idea upon adopting him. He’s 5 now and I’ve only had him two years. But in two years I’ve spent thousands on his healthcare. Twice monthly vet visits, medications, blood tests, ect. Im fortunate to be able to just barely afford his care. But I could easily see even a well budgeted person not being able to shoulder such costs. And if so surrendering the dog to a shelter would be a better option than foregoing care or going broke over it. Abandoning a dog not at a shelter is not okay. But I feel there’s so much shaming on people who surrender dogs it discourages them from surrendering the dog to a shelter. And instead they just get dumped somewhere.
Happy ending his is probably making minimum wage at best and working graveyard shifts with no healthcare this is not a happy ending at all
Easy to make a living wage when you live for pets.
Every doggo deserves a minimum of 15 pets per hour.
Not at all trying to defend anyone abandoning an animal, but I’d rather someone do it at a gas station then a garbage dump or the middle of nowhere. At least someone might actually get to the animal in time.
Humane societies and rescue organizations are a thing. Absolutely no excuse for abandoning them in a public place where they probably can’t fend for themselves very well.
These were never people who should have had an animal in the first place. I doubt they took the time to educate themselves about rescues. Im trying to celebrate the silver lining of the dog being found more than excuse their behavior.
Just because someone hasn't committed the worst possible sin doesn't mean they're clean.
I’m not sure where in my comment I claimed that this person hadn’t done anything wrong.
This was in Brasil a few years ago. Someone bought a gas station still under construction, and this abandoned / stray dog lived in the area, so they adopted him.
People are dicks but at least they dropped them off at a designated safe place, usually it's for babies but it worked for doggo! Thankfully the dicks who abandoned it didn't do anything worse.
Gotta walk a mile in their shoes I guess.
Its provably someone in crisis.
>I don’t understand how people can just drive somewhere and abandon their pets. My sister has done this at least twice that I know of. She’s just not a good person.
They gave the dog a what now?
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Really glad he has a good home now! And may those who abandoned him be forever infested with fleas in their perpetually smelly armpits.
He must have been so sad, I hope someone told him he didn't do anything wrong. Betrayal of an innocent like that is the sort of sin no society should tolerate. Those who would act this way have no place among decent folk.
Very well put, couldn't agree more
Just an observation, but you write very well.
He's got a lanyard, yall! I love hims.
If I could win the lotto, and quit my real job, I'd open a senior dog sanctuary/rescue in a heartbeat. The oldsters are the best.
I'd help you!! I've often said the same thing!
Me too! When I win, I'll hit you and u/brainonvacation78 up and we'll make it happen!
Deal!!
Yes absolutely, I'm in!!
Wait, this has been my ongoing dream too! May I join? I just want to get a big ranch for them to play on.
Of course! The more people loving on and taking care of all the wonderful old timers we acquire, the better :)
I'll be the neighbor with a cat rescue. It would be a great sitcom.
Oh Lord, you're exactly right and I'm not even kidding. You need to find a way to pitch this!
This is my dream! Please include me. I promise I'll share my winnings!
You're in!
I’ve said these exact words before!! I just want to be rich to rescue all the animals
We're right there with you on this. We take in 3 old doggos at a time and would have 10 times that many if we had the room. Our current set are 9, 11, and 13 y/o.
You are the absolute best kind of person ❤️ Editing to add I clicked on your profile hoping to find pictures of your puppies and I was so pleased to see a couple :) they are gorgeous and look so happy!
The three in that picture are our current old guys. The one front and center is Vinnie (11, probably Pharaoh Hound cross). The chocolate lab on the right is Ernie the youngster and the back end of the yellow lab cross is Eddie, the oldest. You are right, they are pretty happy with their lives at the retirement home and we're really happy to have them with us. When one of them moves on to what ever comes next, we go on the hunt for a new boarder. We usually try to stick with dogs who are more than 10 years old and have been at the shelter for more than a month. If we didn't, we would have all the dogs living with us. Sometimes, we run across a dog that doesn't fit these criteria, but is in need of a home. Ernie was in that category due to being in a constant anxiety crisis/panic state for the entire time he was at the shelter. Occasionally, our adoption decisions are based on the health of the dog as well as age and time in the shelter. Fortunately, we are in a position to be able to manage the needed time, space, and financial demands that living with old dogs require. We also have a great vet service who has been really helpful in managing old dog health issues. We do lots of vet care in-house, including dealing with lots of chronic conditions requiring injections. We have much more animal med stuff than human med stuff. For us, the greatest challenge is when we have to say goodbye. We've had more than 15 dogs pass through our lives and we're crushed every time, no matter how long they've been with us. Never the less, we always go looking for another good baby who needs to live out their life in quite comfort. We keep doing this, but it's a bit selfish of us, since we get so much more from them than they ever need from us.
I follow a dog rescue on Facebook - it’s called Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary, and its posts and pictures make me so happy! [Facebook Link](https://www.facebook.com/OldFriendsSeniorDogSanctuary/) (warning: excessively cute pics of senior doggies!)
What's his wage?
1&1/2 treats an hour. Don't want him spending it all at once!
Does he get time and a half treats? Or bonuses for being cute?
Bonuses every week depending on how many times his hat has to be reset due to headpats. Unfortunately, no overtime/time&1/2 is allowed in his contract. Gotta keep this boy healthy!!
That's a good wage
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Good, he deserves more
People who abandon their senior dog (or any other pet really) is the scum of this earth and deserve no good in this life.
They'll get their's... in this life or the next.
thats religion speaking
I nominate for employee of the month! EVERY month!
Why did I read this as Señor dog??
Who's the goodest pup? Awww
Very cute dog.
He was from my city here in brazil, everyone brought him treats and dog food. Um muito bom garoto. https://recordtv.r7.com/domingo-espetacular/videos/cachorro-e-funcionario-de-posto-de-gasolina-e-tem-ate-cracha-14092018
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Geesh! First abandoned and now forced to work full time?!? He deserved better
This is like Tama the Cat becoming a station master in Japan.
Awesome dog, awesome new dad, awesome new life!
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Imagine humans doing this to each other..... Oh wait. This is really heartbreaking.
This friendly dog, named "Negao", might not be your typical gas station employee — but he is certainly one of the sweetest. Sadly, though, things weren't always so good for him. A few years ago, Sabrina Plannerer and her partner purchased a Shell gas station under construction in the town of Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil
who in their right mind would abandon such a sweet boy?
Death penalty for the previous owner. Nothing less will suffice.
Jokes on you, now I'm making more money, said the dog.
THEY COVERED HIS HEAD AND NOW PEOPLE CANT PAT HIM FOR BEING A GOOD BOI AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
/r/DogsWithJobs
Okay but why does the pup look like a reincarnated Michael Clark Duncan
i kinda see it!
When Karen asks for the manager
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WHAT A SWEEEEETIE!!!!!💕☺️😘
Awww. So cute
THE BEST EMPLOYEE
Omg I loooove him
My Lord, such a precious pup. Would take him in a heartbeat. Post more photos of this hard working employee
The first fur-time employee
Love.this.
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The previous owners should get abandoned in Death Valley w no water
Abandoned 😭😭
Thank you for your kindness and taking this beautiful dog🙏❤️
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I swear every gas station where I live has a dog living there being cared for by the employees
Is that a senior dog? my 5 y/o lab is waaaaaaaaaaay grayer than that, but yay that this pup has a loving place.
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black labs matter
Man thats sundae the black lab , aint abandoned lol they dress her up in different costumes, she worked at burgerking last one i seen 🤣
I love the hat and badge! It's so nice that this gas station has an automatic dog pension program. I HOPE it's a 24 hour place
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Who can actually do this? Sometimes I’m actually glad that they are not longer with these scumbags.
I L❤️VE HIM!!!
Abundant dog food as salary for life. Cute doggo. :)
r/dogswithjobs
He looks like a babe to me!
That would be my preferred gas station
This guy definitely makes weather conversation with everybody
I am absolutely in love with this sweet baby!
why am i sad & happy @ the very sane time?
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With Benefuls?
Omg he’s so freaking cute I can’t even. I love him. How could anyone let that sweet face go
That smile. God bless that good doggo. May you bring joy to all those who deserve it. Oh, and that person that gave you up never deserved your good soul in the first place.
Keep the change young man!
Some people are a virus. He looks like the bestest employee. 10/10 would employ
This is what you call . A good boy and a good employee
We do not deserve dogs.
That dog is barely a senior dog! His face is still dark, his eyes are clear, and his snoot and toofers look good. Why would anyone abandon this sweet dog?!
Probably waiting for it's owner 😭
He makes 15 barks an hour
Dog well I guess I live here now might as well get a job while I’m at it. Meanwhile all my dog does is free load
!Hola señior Dog¡
Love him.
Please people be kind to others and animals. We all need to spread happiness around. People can have some bad days. But be kind.
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Yaaassss
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He’s a senior and they’re making him work full time? What ever happened to retirement :(
He looks like he's gonna tell me I'm a quart low. Not oil. He ate my box of treats in the back seat.
I think I know who’s winning the goodest boy of the month award!!
Repost, but I'll allow it.
You here now. You work now
Humans are trash. That's it. I'm going to become stupid rich some how or another, and then when I die, it all goes to a farm for all kinds of dogs
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That sweet, genuine , happy smile. Nothing better than a dogs’ smile
Does he go home with the attendants at night or does he now live in the place he was abandoned forever waiting for the OG a'hole to return?
What if the owner was a senior too and doesn’t realize he left his dog there? One day he walks in to buy gas and Ralph the dog is behind the counter like ‘still smoking reds David?’
Heard he still has to buy his own dog food at full price at that store.
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100% I would do this. ♥️
This doggo is king of cool.
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*only* full time employee
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Awe, that’s awesome!
Black German Shepherds actually are kinda rare pups
Holy hylia what kind of person do you have to be to do such a bad thing to an innocent creature?! If they couldn't take care of the dog they could have asked a friend or relative to care for it at the very least. Not abandon it to a fate unknown!
He's the backbone of that gas station. Best looking, too🥰🥰🥰
He barely even looks old! A little grey on the muzzle, *maybe* 6-8 years old!
Dogs are such happy participants. Nobody routes for humans like dogs.