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Man devotes his life to adopting old dogs who can't find forever homes
Months kept passing after Steve Greig’s beloved dog died, but he still felt crushed. That’s when he decided he should give another dog a good life.
But not just any dog. He went to his local shelter in Denver, Colorado to adopt the “least adoptable” senior dog, as these are the ones too often overlooked. Now, Greig is a super busy human dad to his 10 elder shelter dogs and his Instagram is overloaded with cuteness approved by 478k followers.
Each day Greig wakes up at 5.a.m in the morning to make breakfast for his big family. Most of the dogs have different diets. His schedule is filled with walks in the park, vet appointments…and lots of love and cuddles. “Whenever I sit or lie down at a dog-friendly level, there are always at least three or four of [dogs] attached,” Greig writes on Instagram.
“They’re just wiser animals,” Greig told. “You kind of know what you want out of life once you become a certain age. These dogs know who they are and it’s easy to develop a relationship with a person or pet who knows who they are. It’s just fulfilling knowing that these guys are happy and loved and well-taken care of. It makes my days worthwhile.”
Greig also has a pig named Bikini, as well as two ducks, pigeons, cats and a few chickens. He has no more room for pets at the moment but he intends to adopt more senior dogs in the future. Because after all, love sees no age.
Kreaken
My Dad's secretary of several decades has been rescuing dogs forever and has ruff-ly 30 at any given time. It's a sea of happy fur.
ruferto
a pig. named bikini.
321fingerinbum
pic 3 - Rabbit: day 46 and they still havent noticed me..
KingPolicy
All that poop.
Daaabloons
First pic looks like the “Where do you draw the line for friend or food?” Great post!
unicornscience
Oh my goodness! So precious!! And that wolfhound is gorgeous! LOVE LOVE LOVE
pizzatheyorkshireterrier
#3 thats not a dog....
Excitable0rbo
That WOLFHOUND!
BaconIsYummy
Is no one going to bring up the pig
imakeurglassesfoggy
I stayed for the wolfhound
swwweeeeee1877
Same.
Iamhedonismbot
Aw this is so damn sweet !
mugglemomjsw
Life goals!! God bless this guy. I want to buy a few acres just to do this.
CanadianSith
I live that Irish Wolfhound!
RobertZimmermanWasRight
... and also a bunny
Punificent1
The bunny thinks he's a dog too. Lol. Super cute!
trikucian
I love that they're all small dogs, and then wolfhound
weispatty
He does know ones a pig right? Or do I need glasses?
MoonPieTown
I saw the pig also (in the bed pic) maybe were both crazy
tom0bomadil
This made my day
Pheynx
Englebert!!!
SuiteD
So is this guys single?? I love animals!
babbyque
Chris Traeger, the later years.
pasuljce
Thank you for being a good human!
monkeybutty
https://www.instagram.com/wolfgang2242/ for those wanting to follow him or check him out. He's a legend
CatStaringAtAWall
Have adopted 3 senior dogs, and they have been the best
Skotty
www.instagram.com/wolfgang2242
Skotty
And he just adopted another senior dog today! One of his passed away a couple weeks ago.
Virq
Thank you! Who could learn about this guys story and not add him on Instagram?
engraced
Imma call bullshit. I work in rescue, and that Irish wolfhound would have been snapped up the second it was available for adoption.
Lfa3
Depends on the location I guess. Here where I live I'm sure that doggo would die in the shelter. Everybody want small/young dogs.
engraced
If it’s the US, definitely not. We have a waiting list almost 40 people deep waiting for an IW. We see MAYBE 1 a year. They’re rare dogs.
engraced
Good on him for taking in a bunch of rescues, but no way in hell would they not have been adopted.
PerturbedBadger
OMG all the grumpy old man faces - this is awesome
impulsearrested
That chihuahua creature is priceless
imthebeyoncenow
Anyone know the instagram account name?
MissusSpareTire
instagram.com/wolfgang2242
imthebeyoncenow
Thank you so much! I love you
IsThatA380InMyPocketOrAmIHappyToSeeYou
I don't have the space for more cats, but when I can swing it, I pay the adoption fees for at least two of the most senior cats at a local 1
IsThatA380InMyPocketOrAmIHappyToSeeYou
Shelter, so they are more appealing to adopters. That way they are just some paperwork away from a good home.
Primotimewaster
What a fantastic idea! Aaannnd, stolen. :)
mrsforfunsies
Can confirm, senior rescues are amazing.
AgentClockworkOrange
She’s beautiful! She looks like my boyfriends dog Snowflake ^_^
mrsforfunsies
She’s crotchety, deaf, an 85 lb lap dog, and so affectionate. Absolutely love her. She’s got tumors and bad hips, but at 10 she’s ok.
masstrip
To those of you planning to adopt a pet, PLEASE consider a senior. Thanks!
SerialKitten666
Please just consider not a BABY animal. Seniors can leave too soon and cost a fortune, but a lot of young animals 2+ need love, too!
WhiterThanWonderBread
This. My first dog was a senior and I had him 3 months. Broke my heart. Second dog was in the 2-4 range and he's ridiculous and loved.
Brucecori2
Goals for retirement. Find a home with an external building (barn preferably) and adopt as many senior dogs as possible. Like 8 yoa+. It
Brucecori2
will hurt with every goodbye due to age, but it's worth it to see to their last days being filled with love and comfort.
LieutenantGordon
I'd love to if I could afford the vet bills :(
Murvel
Yes, please consider senior dogs!
VexicalG
As someone who adopts all dogs, this^ I'm getting two new ones soon - a senior and a younger dog. The senior is a sweetheart and I love him-
VexicalG
So much. The younger one is amazing also, but I don't regret my senior.
keelyjayful
We adopted at 9 years. Best decision ever. We will never have a dog like her.
ThrowAwayAcct0000
Everybody wants puppies, but 1-3 years old are my fav because they are done growing (so no "size surprises", and usually house trained! :)
UncleVenoM
Age 6 is the best I think
TheLastZombieCat
Adopted a 8-12 year old kitty. She’s not as cuddly or active as a young kitty but she’s got a hell of a personality!
CountessVonFingerbang
For a cat, 8 is just middle aged!
DigYourselfBaby
Older ones at our shelter are the saddest - surrendered due to owner dying, they don't understand why they're there, why they can't go home.
ScaryTransgenderPersonInTheRestroom
MacClay
My current dogs are a bonded pair that were surrendered due to their human going into hospice:
roastkeefyoweefy
Here there be onions T_T
MatrimBloodyCauthon
This hurt to read.
texastwostep
Oh god this is so fucking sad
Derpbeard
I couldn't own older animals knowing they were on the last years of there life, the consistant grief of losing a family member would be2much
DigYourselfBaby
Yeah, leave the job to us heartless bastards....
mylifeforhire
It's definitely not for everyone, I couldn't do It, but I imagine giving an animal a new life before it died would be very rewarding.
Inappropesmagotes
He'll my dog was 2.5 years when I got her. No one wanted her because she was "old". They all have love to give people.
Inappropesmagotes
Hell*...stupid new phone
DigYourselfBaby
& they're so grateful for a bit of comfort. Most older ones just want a sunny spot on the couch to live out their last days.
Inappropesmagotes
Exactly. My dog just wants to sniff stuff and stroll around the field, then come in and lay on the couch.
Tunisia
Ha, the breed I'm interested in is basically still a puppy/ hyperactive demon at 2. I'd much rather get them older than that.
SniperFrog
Boxer?
Tunisia
Whippet.
Tver937
How is that old?! Holy shit.
eith467
Most people adopting want puppies, unfortunately.
Inappropesmagotes
Idk. I've had two dogs make it to 16, so 2.5 is a baby if you ask me.
Tver937
Right?! I rescued mine at 4 and it's the best because she's already potty trained and doesn't destroy shit but is still full of energy.
DigYourselfBaby
Fun fact: Puppies chew everything :)
Inappropesmagotes
Exactly. Mine was well behaved when I got her. There are advantages.