Inside a Dog Retirement Home | National Geographic

Nearly two-dozen dogs are spending their golden years at House with a Heart Senior Pet Sanctuary. Sher Polvinale and a team of volunteers at this Gaithersburg, Maryland, home spare no expense and care for the dogs' every need—from washing and feeding to medications and vet visits.

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Inside a Dog Retirement Home | National Geographic

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[solstice]

Those women don't even realize what awesome angels they are for doing this...that one that only gets off the property maybe 4 times a year? This is ultimate dedication born out of pure love, and animals are so worthy of this from all of humanity, so entirely undeserving of any abuse, neglect, killing, discarding as if they're nothing, or worse, to be hated. Just look at those sweet, happy old dogs...they're made of love. This is a beautiful haven these people have created...all people should take a lesson.

[highnoon]

Oh goodness. "we never forget them. they are always with us."

Definitely shed a single bittersweet tear.

[Saynt]

Wow... big props to these people. I wouldn't be able to handle the death of so many dogs. I get attached way to easy

[thaliaferreira]

The “stair way to heaven” part is just so pure, but honestly this entire video is just so pure and beautiful, bless these people

[avarose__]

"We never let them leave this world alone." That made me cry. I'm so happy people like this exist

[roddwayne]

There is a special place in Heaven reserved for these ladies.

[gailplatt]

Wish there where more people like this

[meroastisruined]

This is the purest video on the internet

[caitb]

The wall of doggies that have passed 😭 that’s when I lost it

[quicksilverx]

Old dogs are extra sweet and precious, better and better the older they get, and their gray faces are so beautiful. Big thanks to these people who want to make sure no old dog is left behind.

[nika]

This job would break my soul.
To be so selfless to witness pain and death so many times just to give them a happy last moment

[tasharobinson]

the stairway to heaven is so sweet, all dogs deserve to be loved until the very end <3

[DanielaRodriguez-mhsm]

If i was rich this would be one of the very first places i donate a million dollars to

[gulfgypsy]

There are angels amongst us --- These wonderful women are angels --- May they be blessed because they're giving these dogs the unconditional love and care in the later years.

If anyone is looking for a loving, loyal companion, please - please consider adopting an older rescue dog or cat. Love is ageless. One of our dear rescues is an olde Chihuahua fellow and he  has health issues, but he also has infinite, unconditional love and were blessed to share his love and trust.

[Dennisjay]

With all the shitty bullshit in the world its always nice to see some awesome people doing a good thing.

[Bocaj]

I will never understand how people give up their dogs because they had a baby or don't have time anymore or are moving and can't the the dog with them. These people are amazing to take in these senior dogs and give them a forever home!

[Drivenbykayla]

I cried at the end... how amazing these woman are. I’m truly loves

[IZONEnumberONE]

Sometimes as a middle class working man, i get too involved in my job and trying to make as much money as possible, trying to reach life goals and all that, sometimes you forget what life is really about, it's all about caring, helping, and just giving a hand to whoever is in need, could be human, dog, cat, doesn't matter

let's just care for everyone

[titaniaGIGANTE]

One of my goals in life after attaining wealth is to open one of these on a bigger scale and hire full time staff. Imagine what we could accomplish with millions of dollars.

[chanceversace]

THIS IS SO IMPORTANT!! I’m gonna cry!! These dogs (and so many more) deserve this! Precious creatures deserve to live out the rest of their lives with dignity and comfort. God bless you guys!