The World Is A Dumpster Fire Right Now — But These 21 Adorable Senior Pets Will Make You Forget About It For A While

Carley Suthers
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If you're like most of us, you've probably spent the past month (or several years) doomscrolling...which is not exactly productive. So, now would be the perfect time for you to take a break from all the bad news and look at these "awwww-inspiring" senior pets. (I'm not saying that scrolling through pictures of senior pets is productive, but it is far more adorable). From a cheeseburger-stealing Maltipoo to a very photogenic rainbow cat, here are 21 of the most ridiculously adorable white-nosed babies:

1.This senior dog may not have her teeth anymore, but she still enjoys a good meal:

A small dog with its mouth open and tongue out sits on a wooden floor next to a couch, with toys and shoes in the background

2.This is 14-year-old Kaiya, who might be a little bit spoiled (and sleepy):

A cat sleeps on a plush chair surrounded by various colorful toys, including feathers and stuffed animals, in a cozy setting

3.This senior dog — despite having an expensive orthopedic bed — knows the floor makes the best pillow:

A large dog is sleeping on a couch with its head resting on the floor. It looks relaxed and comfortable in a cozy indoor setting

4.This is 15-year-old Althea, who, as you can tell, is very proud of her luscious locks:

Curly-haired cat sitting on a bed, looking alert and gazing towards the light

5.This is 17-year-old Layla, who still loves a good french fry:

Dog eagerly nibbling on a treat held by a person's hand indoors

6.This is Little Man (yep, that's his government name), and he wants to assure everyone that he is, indeed, comfy:

A white cat lounges on its back on a wooden rocking chair with a cushioned seat, appearing relaxed and comfortable
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7.This senior dog got what she always dreamed of — the chance to finish off a jar of peanut butter:

Dog on a couch holds a peanut butter jar in its mouth, looking relaxed and content

8.This is Taz, who knows exactly when (and where) to pose for the perfect photo op:

Cat bathed in rainbow light, looking up curiously

9.This is Oaky, who loves his "Dirty Bird" so much he even takes it on walks:

Dog lying on a blanket, resting its head on a plush toy, looking at the camera

10.This is 12-year-old Herbie, who enjoys taking his frustrations out on leaves:

Cat excitedly playing with a tree trunk and some natural fibers in a garden

11.This little 14-year-old fellow still enjoys a romp in the snow:

A black dog with snow on its fur rests on a couch, partially covered by a festive blanket

12.This is Nerine celebrating her "Sweet 16" in style:

Cat in a pink tutu sits in front of a "Happy Birthday" banner with cat paw decorations

13.This senior Maltipoo stole a cheeseburger...and then had no idea what to do with it:

A fluffy dog with a hamburger bun around its face is being held indoors. A TV displaying a sports game is in the background

14.This senior kitty likes to hide in cabinets — especially if she's been "wronged":

Cat sitting inside a kitchen cabinet, surrounded by cooking utensils and appliances

15.This is 17-year-old Beau, who nearly blends in with his bed:

Small, fluffy dog resting in a cozy bed, sticking out its tongue. Framed family portrait in the background

16.This is 16-year-old Hazy. She firmly believes that her human's foot makes the perfect pillow:

Cat resting on a person's hand, lying on the carpet next to a table, looking content and relaxed

17.This older gentleman would appreciate it if everyone gave him some privacy while he "grooms" his foot:

A dog is lying on a couch, nibbling on its paw, appearing comfortable and relaxed
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18.This is Dwight Howard Schrute, the kitty who recently celebrated his 18th birthday:

Cat gazes at a bowl of food with a lit candle on top, in a dimly lit room with books visible in the background

19.This is Rambo. Despite his action movie name, he's giving the same energy as Crush in Finding Nemo:

A black dog lies on a sunny patio, eyes closed and mouth open, appearing to be happily resting

20.This is 15-year-old Bigfoot, who wants to know if you really had to wake him right now:

A relaxed cat with a short coat lies on a thick, fuzzy blanket in a cozy room

21.And finally, this was my sweet little senior Ruby Sue, who was probably waiting for a snack in this picture:

A small, curly-haired dog lying on a wooden floor, looking up with a curious expression
Carley Suthers

Which one of these white-nosed babies was your favorite? Do you have a sweet little senior pet? Let us know, or share a picture in the comments!

H/T: r/OldManDog, r/seniorkitties, and r/WhatsWrongWithYourDog

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