Like any great old man, Walter has his preferences — and he owns them completely. Soft food only, please. He is living his best gummy, toothless life and has absolutely no complaints.

This sometimes-talkative, scruffy gentleman takes his time. Reserved at first, Walter opens up on his own terms — but once he does, watch out. He transforms into a full-on love bug, and on the right day, he’ll hit you with zoomies that would impress a dog half his age. Agile for an old man doesn’t quite cover it.

Walter is an individual. He’s perfectly content doing his own thing — independent, unbothered, dignified — but he’ll also show up for a cuddle when the mood strikes. He loves sitting outside, soaking up the world at his own pace, and there’s nothing he values more than a soft bed to call his own at the end of the day.

We think Walter is absolutely worth the wait. He just needs someone patient enough to let him decide that for himself. Could that be you?