5 months after adopting an old dog

Muffin is with us now since August last year. It is amazing how great he has recovered, changed and adapted to his new situation.
> his blood values are much better - only 4 are (slightly) out of range instead of 7 in the beginning
> he is not underweight anymore
> he is energetic enough to do even long walks of 2-3 hours
> he shows no separation anxiety anymore
> he became fully housebroken within the first 2 weeks
> he learned commands like sit, down, stay etc.
> he nicely walks offleash and does well on recall - improving day by day
> he learned from Poldi how to play ball and also brings the ball back to me most times
> ground pumpkin seeds helped with the first signs of nightly incontinence - no accidents anymore
> he learned to travel nicely on the backseat of a car
> I learned to not leave any food on the kitchen counter while leaving the house

in short: he is a great example showing that also older dogs adapt very quick and well to a new home. As I got him last year, I was not sure if we will be able to publish posts with the date of 2010. Would he still be alive then? Well, we do have 2010 now, he is here and in great shape!
He has definitely the nature of a little fighter, knows no self-pity and literally runs full speed into life. I am so glad that nobody gave up on him as he came to the shelter! Honestly - how many shelters would have put down a dog like him? Old, skinny to the bones, not willing to eat, smelly like a rotten fish, black teeth, infected eyes and ears, not housebroken. I am so grateful to the folks of the LA Shelter in Amherst - they did not even think about that!
Since the first day I learn from this old little guy that you can enjoy each single moment, independently from your past and without worrying about the future. Is there something better a pet could do for you?