Senior Golden Retriever adoption
(Photo Credit: @seniorboybruce / Instagram)

Video: Owner Shares ‘Favorite Moments’ Since Adopting Senior Golden Retriever

Sometimes, you just know when something (or someone) is meant to be a part of your life. For one woman, that moment came during an ordinary lunch break when she couldn’t stop staring at the photo of a senior Golden Retriever who was up for adoption on a shelter’s website.

That senior dog was Bruce. What followed was a life-changing decision. Nine months later, she’s celebrating that choice with a heartfelt video of their favorite shared moments since the adoption.

Owner shares nine favorite moments with senior Golden Retriever in viral video

Bruce has now spent nine full months in the care of his loving new owner. To mark the milestone, his mom shared a touching video on Instagram, showing nine of her favorite moments since the adoption of the senior Golden Retriever.

From small victories to life-changing breakthroughs, each clip in the video tells a part of Bruce’s journey from being an uncertain shelter dog to becoming a beloved family member. The first moment shows the senior dog playing with his plush toy, an early sign that he was starting to feel safe enough to engage with his new surroundings.

The next clip documents a big health win when Bruce tested negative for heartworms. Another highlight was the first time the senior Golden Retriever rolled onto his back after adoption. This was a small act that signaled growing trust and comfort. His owner also celebrated the first time he managed to walk up and down stairs. While this task may seem ordinary, it marked major progress for the senior pup.

The video also includes sweet milestones like Bruce’s first Christmas, the first time he ran freely, and discovering his love for pup cups. One of the most emotional moments featured is when the senior Golden Retriever finally overcame his fear of walking around the neighborhood. Finally, perhaps her most cherished memory was watching him fall in love with both his moms.

In the caption, his owner writes about the day she first saw his photo online. The pet parent couldn’t stop thinking about him. She visited the Humane Fort Wayne shelter during her lunch break and walked out with him just hours later.

Since then, she says, Bruce has taught her about love, patience, bravery, and healing. She hopes that his memories of a tough past have been replaced with ones full of joy, safety, and family.

X
monitoring_string = "c1299fe10ba49eb54f197dd4f735fcdc"