Ten-year-old, neutered, well-mannered, house-trained Rufus has spent his life making everyone feel loved and appreciated. First it was his human mom and dad. Then it was a new addition to the family, a puppy named Harley, a pup who this older gentleman trained to be just as nice as he was. Rufus expected to live his life being comforter and companion.

But, within weeks of each other, both of Rufus’s people died. Rufus and Harley were left in the house. Rufus, the wise, older one, tried to be brave, for the youngster Harley, but nothing in the past prepared him for their situation or his sadness.

Finally, the sweet dogs made it to the shelter. There, they’ve shown the new people how grateful they are.