Shelter dog didn't have long to live. So naturally this woman adopted her.

My ex-wife and I adopted a 14-year-old dog from the shelter in February. He is full of tumors and was very neglected. Nobody wanted him. He's now with us for almost 10 months and he is the happiest guy ever. Full of energy and living his life to the fullest. It is so rewarding to give these beautiful creatures what they deserve. We knew it would last maybe one week, maybe one month, maybe one year. But it doesn't matter. When he goes, he goes in and with love...

Maybe the love she's being given is extending her life. ❤️

A friend of mine had a kitten that wasn’t supposed to make it past 3 months because of multiple issues including a severe heart condition. She had him for 15 years. Against all odds and what the vets said, Bug lived a really good life. I hope the same for Ava. You never know!

I adopted a 9 year old 'senior' dog, figuring she had maybe 3 more years. She lived to be 16! She was wonderful, and I still miss her.

I adopted a kitty cat named charlie from a shelter - she was old, shy & scared in her cage. Her gramma owner passed away. It took her about 2 mos to come out from under my bed but she was the best cat ever once she trusted me. She lived another 3-4 happy yrs. I don't regret one day of taking in an older cat. She needed love and stability and left happy. Still very sad tho 😓

So sad that she had to spend one year in a shelter. I’m so happy that she was given a second chance at life. 👏🏼💕

It's quality time that counts. She has survived three years since, with your love and a good, happy life, she'll probably live much longer than you'd expect. Bless Ava and her loving family.

We took on a very old and weak cat from the shelter, I fell in love with him at first sight as his huge personality shone so brightly. He was a great communicator and could signal his needs very well - he would ask to be picked up, sit on window sill, be carried upstairs etc but he always made his own way to the toilet tray. He would look deep into our eyes, our souls connected asf he pass on his great experience and wisdom to us, he loved us. He had the best of everything while he was with us and lived like a king. My wife would carry him out for walks which he greatly enjoyed, very alert and interested. Arthur was with us for just eight weeks and undoubtedly it was the right thing to take him on, to give him the best final time possible but he also enriched our lives and taught us a lot about unconditional love, compassion and generosity. What a great cat Arthur was. RIP old chap.

Wonderful! She lives because she has people that care for and love her.

Ava is beautiful. Bless you for saving and adopting her. She is lucky to have such loving parents.

I’m not religious, but I have to say God bless this family and all of the other families that saves all of these animals! Ava is such a beautiful dog with what seems to be the greatest patience and a soul filled with love. ♥️

It's always heartbreaking having to say goodbye...I lost one of my dogs in 2019, she was nearly 15 and I still cry thinking about her, I miss her so much! It doesn't matter how long they have left to live, what matters is the love we share with these wonderful creatures. Thank you for giving Ava the chance to live a life full of love ❤

GOD BLESS these people for adopting these beautiful animals!!

Thank you for being her family. She deserves a family like yours.

Every dog, no matter how much they have left to live, deserves a loving forever home:)

Thank you so much for this story. Years ago I had a Spaniel who was diagnosed with Cardiac Myopathy when she was just over 2 years old and I was told "don't expect her to live long" so her life was adjusted to doing what she felt she could do, she never missed out on any treats or trips and she was 13 and a half when her legs gave out and had to be put to sleep. Like this lady, she too was an extraordinary character. Thank you so much for sharing 🐕🐕🐕

Thank you for saving Ava ❤️ what a good foster mom she is.

Live your best life, Ava! Thank you to her human family for giving her the opportunity all dogs deserve.

What a great human being. You are the reason why this dog is still alive. The tender loving care you gave to that dog made her to live longer. God Bless you and that lucky dog that found someone gave her a second chance to feel that she is loved.

She is gorgeous! What a sweet girl. Love does wonders for the soul, and evidently the heart. Live your best life Ava!