Priscilla Presley adopts senior rescue dog Toby at 10
Key takeaways
- Priscilla Presley, 81, adopted a senior rescue dog named Toby.
- Toby is 10 years old and was starving on the streets.
- He now sleeps with her and gets along well with her other dog, Boz.
Priscilla Presley has a new best friend. His name is Toby. He is a fluffy white dog.
He is 10 years old. He is a rescue.
Presley shared the news on Tuesday, October 13. She posted a video on Instagram. In the video, Toby sits on her lap.
She rubs his ears. He looks calm and happy.
Toby's life was hard before this. He lived on the streets. He did not get care.
He was starving. Now he has a home. He has food.
He has love.
Presley is 81. She is a businesswoman. She is the ex-wife of the late Elvis Presley.
She has long fought for animal rights. She often shares her pets with her fans.
What happened
Someone told Presley about Toby. That person knew she loves animals. She loves dogs most of all.
So the person told her about the dog on the streets.
Presley took him in. She did not know his past. She does not know if he ran away.
She does not know how he got there. She only knows she can care for him now.
In the video, she calls Toby a gem. A gem is a rare jewel. She says he is so good.
She says he is loving. She says he listens.
She says he has settled in. Settled means he feels at home. He sleeps with her now.
Everyone in the house loves him.
His change took patience. Patience means calm waiting. Presley says they gave him lots of it.
Toby is a rescue. He is also a senior dog. A senior dog is an old dog.
Old dogs need more time to adjust.
She said Toby looked far worse before. She said he got no care. She said he was starving.
She said she could not believe his state. She did not know his background. But she saw what he needed.
She gave him care. She gave him time. He turned into her best little friend.
Toby is not alone in the house. Presley has another dog. His name is Boz.
Boz is 15 years old. He is also a senior rescue.
Presley rescued Boz as a puppy. She read a plea to save him in the paper. She drove from her home in California to Arizona.
She picked him up because he was a special dog.
The two old dogs get along great. Presley said Boz just took Toby in. Toby took Boz in too.
She said she does not know why it worked so well. She said it just happens.
Bringing a new dog home can be hard. The old dog may feel unsure. The new dog may feel fear.
But Boz and Toby found peace fast. They now share the house.
Presley has loved dogs for years. Her late ex-husband loved animals too. She keeps her fans posted on her pets.
She shared Boz in a video in December 2025. She called him her joy.
She also had a dog named Ridley. Ridley died in April. She shared a tribute with photos.
She said she rescued him years ago. She said he was always there for her. His death broke her heart.
Now Toby brings new joy. He sits on her lap. He listens to her voice.
He follows her lead. He is her best little friend.
Why it matters
Old dogs need homes too. Many people want young pups. Old dogs wait longer.
But old dogs give much love. They are calm. They know how to live in a home.
Toby shows this truth. He is 10. He does not act like 10, Presley says.
He is full of love. He is full of life. He just needed a chance.
His story also shows what care can do. Food, rest and patience changed him. A dog who was starving now looks healthy.
A dog who lived on the streets now sleeps in a bed.
Presley's choice may inspire others. Fans praised her in the comments. Many said the story warmed their hearts.
Some said they want to adopt old dogs too.
Her story also shows how to greet a new dog. Go slow. Be calm.
Give the dog time. Let the old dog and the new dog meet in peace. Do not rush the bond.
Let it grow on its own.
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What happens next
Toby will keep settling in. He will learn the house rules. He will learn the daily walks.
He will learn that food comes each day. He will learn that love stays.
Boz will keep showing him the way. Two old dogs will share the home. They will nap near each other.
They will greet Presley at the door.
Presley will likely share more clips. She often posts her pets. Fans will want to see Toby grow.
They will want to see his new life.
His story is simple. A dog had no home. A woman gave him one.
Now he is safe. Now he is loved.
Toby came from the streets. He now sleeps in a warm bed. He has a friend in Boz.
He has a home with Presley. That is a good new start.
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