At 18 years old, this sweet little Mini Poodle has been through it all—doggy dementia, hearing loss, and barely any vision left—but his spirit? Still unstoppable. Every single day, he breaks into what his family calls his “hippy hops,” a happy little bounce that proves joy doesn’t fade with age. It’s the kind of pure, tail-wagging moment that reminds you what resilience really looks like.

In the touching video, the tiny senior pup can be seen doing his signature hops, tail wagging, body wiggling, radiating pure sunshine energy. Just look at this precious baby!

@kiddkrak shared the adorable video on TikTok, and I’m not crying, you’re crying! What an angel this sweet pup is!

“This video melted my heart. I have a 17-year-old Mini Poodle. Diaper-wearing, dementia, and nearly blind and deaf, who hops just like this and gets the zoomies! And just like your dog, he is happy,” another dog mom commented.

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Someone else responded, “I was lucky to have all my family dogs live into their late teen years. Still think back to these moments toward the end.” Another person added something I think a lot of us can agree with and typed, “We are so lucky to have dogs on this earth.” Another touching comment read, “This is heartbreaking and so very precious all at the same time. I lost my little buddy, Chico, a year ago due to dementia, so I know the struggle of that. He was 4 months away from being 17. God bless your sweet baby. Enjoy every minute with your precious pup.”

If you are considering adding a dog to your family, there are many wonderful reasons to offer an elderly pup a home.

Why You Should Adopt a Senior Dog

Senior dogs deserve to live out their golden years before they cross the Rainbow Bridge in a home full of all the love and care they deserve. Many dogs don’t do well in shelters, and a pooch who has lived all their life with one owner only to be surrendered may have a more difficult time with kennel stress.

Adopting a senior pup means you will be freeing up kennel space for another deserving pet to find a home. Finally, senior dogs are so loving and grateful and have a lot of life left to live. If you are interested in adopting a senior dog, please check with your local animal shelter or humane society.

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This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Nov 12, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.