She was a lucky dog because she got adopted right away. She is a big dog
with lots of energy so she is going to live in a house that has
children and a big yard. Lots of dogs aren't so lucky. Especially
older dogs. Older dogs that end up in shelters have a hard time
getting adopted.
That
is so sad. Older dogs have lots and lots of love to give and there
are lots of good things about older dogs. They are probably already
house broken, leash trained and know basic commands like stay and
sit. Oh, and old dogs can learn new tricks!
Older
dogs aren't as energetic as puppies. They like to go for walks but they don't need to play, play, play all day long. They are happy to
sit by your side and nap.
Older
dogs make good companions for every body but especially for older
people. There are even programs that help older people adopt older
dogs! Some shelters give a discount or even wave the adoption fee
for senior humans who adopt senior pets. Our vet gives a discount to
Mom because she is old.
My
Grandmom lives in a community for older people. It's a really nice
place because, unlike some places, the people who live there can have
pets.
The
houses/apartments are small so there are rules about how big a pet
can be. That's okay. There are lots of small dogs looking for
homes.
So,
if you are “getting older” and thinking you should not get
another dog because you might need to move into a smaller house or
apartment, think about getting a smaller senior dog.
Senior
cats make excellent companions too!
Adopt
a senior…. I know he or she will be your bestest friend.
Love,
Zeva
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