Every new day we have with our pets is a good day, especially as they get a little older and a little grayer. When I think of a time my dogs aren't in my face screaming for another chew, wagging for pets, or letting me hug them when I'm having a hard time, it's enough to choke me up.

So, when I came across the sweetest senior German Shepherd named Eva, instantly lighting up when she sees Mom on her walk, I actually did hug my dogs—because life is too short. Let this beauty be your reminder to hug your dogs today, too.

This darling pup's joy is evident on her salt-and-pepper, powder-sugar muzzle, and it's the most precious "welcome home, Mom" sight. Her floppy ears and jolly pep in her step make for a scene that will live rent-free in my head forevermore. My senior rescue skips the same way when he sees me, and I consider it a blessing that he and Eva are still rocking this thing called life so we can take it all in.

Eva, who's a stunning 14 years young, is a big sister to her more chaotic dog brother Maverick, has already outlived the average age of her breed (9 to 13 years), and I think that's incredible. She's such a good girl who I'd 100000% hug every 5 seconds if I could (doing it telepathically right now).

Without knowing how many more days her family will be blessed with this princess's presence, the senior German Shepherd was made the star of Christmas, where she got to eat all the yummy things, open some presents, and of course, love and be loved.

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