Senior Animals Stories

Thanks to time, patience, and chin scratches in his foster homes, today 10-year-old Smokey is exactly where he belongs.

Like sugar and spice, Sugar the cat and Ginger the person were just the right match for each other.

Britt came to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary shrouded in a cloud of anxiety. Now she’s romping with her besties and chasing sticks like they owe her money.

An 11-year-old dog left a couple spellbound when they met her at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Now, she’s queen of their castle.

First-time cat adopters find love at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary with a senior kitty named Stickers. Now he’s thriving in his cozy new home in Alaska.

At long last, 10-year-old Henry is exactly where he belongs.

Dublin needed an adopter who understood his mobility challenges.

Sweet Betty recovered from surgery and is thriving in her new home despite a cancer diagnosis.

When Swing was diagnosed with cancer, he had to stop laser therapy for arthritis. But that didn’t mean the therapy sessions he loved so much had to stop.

Misty went home just in time for this milestone birthday, highlighting the love and joy that come with adopting senior pets.

Let the healing begin! Shy, older bunnies Torvi and Hope lost their partners but gained something even better: each other.

Magnus’ foster caregivers showed this senior dog just how wonderful life can be.

Katrina and Jack knew Lucky Charm was the dog for them, but the timing wasn't right to adopt — until it was, and then they couldn't wait another day.

After bouncing from place to place for a decade, Dakota finally has the stability and unconditional love she deserves.

Meet Abbott and Winter, a couple of sweet senior dogs with a surprising past.