This sweet girl proves that there’s nothing better than a beach day.

At 16, she’s still enjoying playing in the water and eating sand! Look at those lips!

Older dogs make great nap buddies.

Adopted as a senior, Homer’s favorite activity is resting his eyes with his human companions.

This Redditor’s elderly dog has some hip issues, but that’s not keeping him from his daily outing.

Jackson’s owners had to get a bit creative to give him the fresh air he loves so much, but what wouldn’t you do for your BFF?

We’re not sure who abandoned this 18-yer-old Dachshund (perhaps an owner passed away), but it sure was lucky to meet a new caregiver so late in life!

This senior boxer still loves watching his mom get ready for work every day.

And by the look on its face, we think he or she is less than excited to see her go.

After 14 years working at the Esnagami Wilderness Lodge in Ontario, Arrow’s owners are now taking him on lots of adventures.

They’ve even outfitted their boat with an area that’s comfortable for him to rest!

This dog was adopted as a senior and never really learned how to play as a puppy.

But her Redditor/owner said they got a big surprised one day when they came home from work and the dog chased them around like a puppy.

You never know when a senior dog is going to get a burst of energy!

Tigger was a celebrity at the Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary until he found his forever home in 2018.

Now he and his brother Coltrane (also a senior pup) have their own Instagram page where you can follow their adventures.

Bob is 12 years old but looks all the wiser for it.

This is one handsome senior dog!

Nanook is a Malamute/Irish Wolf Hound mix who was lucky enough to be adopted at the age of 8.

Now she’s off to live the good life and it looks like she knows it!

Copper’s photo was posted by a shelter worker who plans to adopt him as soon as his heartworm treatment is over.

We just love a happy ending for a sick and aging pup who clearly deserves a second chance!

Mouse needed to be spayed and have some minor surgery and dental work done before being adopted, but her new owner realized that this little old lady needed a forever home no matter what.

We hope there are many more years of Mouse to come!

This Redditor posted a pic of her mom’s two dogs. She wasn’t sure if the older dog would like the new puppy, but it sure looks like they’re going to be friends forever.

Their photo kind of looks like a before and after – about 10 years apart!

Yet another senior/puppy duo, Lola was not excited to meet new puppy Stella at first.

But after about a week of combat, the family found them cuddled together in bed.

Babs, short for Bagle, is another senior dog at the Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary.

She’s unlikely to be adopted because of some heart issues, but the shelter provides her with lots of love.

Rosebud is the pet of the owners of the Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary and is proving that senior dogs know all the best sleeping positions.

They’ve had a lot of practice!

Roxie is showing everyone that older dogs still know how to have fun.

She’s still up for adoption in Nashville if you want a fun-loving senior pup!

Senior dogs will put up with quite a bit from puppies.

As the elder statesman in the family, this chubby little Boston Terrier is happy to be a bed for his new friend.

Cyprees’ owner said of her adopted senior dog:

“…he’s been a street dog his entire life. In this picture you can see scarring around his neck, this is most likely from a chain that was too tight and dug into his skin. We don’t know much about him, but we do know his life was rough before he got to me. He has testicular cancer but that’s not stopping him! He has SO much love to give, even after a life full of pain and neglect. I am head over heels for him!”

What a story!

This photo of Agnes was taken the day after she got adopted.

Even at 12 years old her owners describe her as a ball of energy.

And she looks so happy to be in her fur-ever home!

Boomer was saved by his new owner right before he was scheduled to be put down.

While the owner hadn’t had a dog in 27 years, they found each other at exactly the right time.

This is Fozzy Whittaker, rescued as a senior dog in pretty bad shape.

He came to his new owner with no front teeth, a cauliflower ear, and a spine damaged from too many years tied up and trying to break free.

Now, he’s free as a bird and always smiling.

Millie was already a 12-year-old senior dog when she was adopted.

Even though she’s deaf, that doesn’t keep her from loving life (and striking a great pose!)

Stout has had 16 years to perfect his pose and we’re pretty sure he’s nailed it!

What a handsome boy!

Senior dogs are often pretty good sports when it comes to dressing them up.

Wynton and his owner have clearly had some time to perfect their twinning!

This pup still walk two miles a day despite his congestive heart failure and bionic knees!

Sounds like his owner is keeping him in the the best of shape for a long and happy life.

Some dogs – even older ones – take on a whole new personality under the right conditions.

For Aegir, it’s a snowy day that brings out the puppy in him.

Sweet Sixteen takes on a whole new meaning when it’s for a furry friend.

And you don’t even have to teach her how to drive!

Sometimes having an elderly dog means you get to play with toys you haven’t seen in decades – like a little red wagon.

Oh, what we wouldn’t do for our best friends!

Carlos is the elderly little puffball that makes those pre-teen human years seem slightly less awkward by comparison.

But there’s no way we could pass by this little guy and not give him a snuggle.

It looks like “Old Lady Dooley,” as her owner calls her, is ready to take her afternoon constitutional.

She’s certainly making that hat look good.

This little troublemaker is still sprightly enough to get into the shoe collection.

Some dogs never change!

Missy still likes to get outside and help her owner with yard work.

Her owner says: “Didn’t pull her weight with the raking, but she’s still a good girl.”

Hedda is proving the power of a good makeover at any age!

Then again, she probably doesn’t mind looking her age.

Rivaling the best Instagram influencers with their flower crowns, Gracie is the star of her 11th birthday party.

Such a pretty girl!

When a Redditor posted a photo of his girlfriend’s 17-year-old dog, he called her “My girlfriend‘s best friend and true love.”

It’s always good to know where you stand in a relationship.

This old pup has arthritis and a melanoma in his right eye according to his owner, but he’s still there to watch out for the humans when they’re sick.

That’s a look of unconditional love if we’ve ever seen one.

Artie was lucky enough to be adopted as a senior dog at the ripe old age of 15.

And from the sound of it, his owner is really looking forward to having a new bestie!

We love a happy ending.

Panda proves that you don’t need teeth to smile.

This little old pup looks like he wears a happy face all day long.

Cocoa really knows how to glam up for her 15th birthday photo.

And it looks like she’s patiently waiting to dig into that peanut butter birthday cake like a good girl.

His owner calls him a “treasure” and we can see why.

Stabler is showing us that no matter you get, you can still have puppy dog eyes.

Could you say no to this face?

Adopted when he was 10, Cash is missing his teeth and is mostly deaf and blind, but that doesn’t stop him from having fun with his loving humans.

According to the Redditor who adopted him: “He spent most of his life in a basement in a cage before he was surrendered to the rescue agency, so now he roams endlessly!”

We’re glad to hear Cash is getting a chance to use that pent up energy after a hard start to life.

Scout’s owner said that if she had known just how long her dog would act young and energetic, she would have taken her on many more vacations instead of leaving her at home.

We’re loving this goofball photo of her at the tender age of 15.

Samson shows us just how much patience senior dogs have and how much they still like a good holiday.

How sweet is this Halloween costume?

It’s a lot easier to plan a Sweet Sixteen when no one expects a car as a gift.

Kirby is looking good in his birthday hat.

We wonder what kind of treats he got.

Lola was feeling achy the day this photo was taken.

Her little white whiskers and sweet face make us want to cuddle up with her until she feels better.

Gunner is an impressive 17 years old and still gets around without any obvious suffering.

How lucky is this owner to have her dog in her life so long?!

Pepper’s owner has had her since she was in second grade.

Now, 16 years later, she even took Pepper with her when she moved out of her parents’ house.

Chomper looks like she’s a fan of Fall.

We’re not sure if she got to jump in those leaves or helped rake them – but we’re guessing the former.

No matter how old a dog is, the key to looking good is being able to still rock a cone of shame.

Sachie’s got the look down after her latest surgery.