What’s so amazing about adopting a senior dog?
Senior dogs are great for families, people who work, and senior people — just about anyone who wants a dog grown up enough and ready to be a loyal and loving companion. Adopting a senior dog is also an act of kindness and social responsibility: you’re saving the life of a dog who might otherwise be euthanized AND saying no to puppymills. What’s so great about senior dogs? See the Top Ten Reasons to adopt one, and read testimonials to the joys of living with one…. Also, read through this excelllent discussion for more insights.
How can you find a senior dog who will be right for you?
Check out websites of rescue groups, arrange a virtual or in-person visit (depending on local COVID-19 guidelines), and chat with the group’s counselors. Dogs are considered “senior” even when they’re as young as 5 or 6 because prospective adopters usually want puppies.
What about the potential costs of healthcare for a senior dog?
Rescue groups and shelters will do all they can to assess a dog’s health and fitness and to prepare the dog for adoption. It’s true that, as a dog ages, health issues can arise. But health care for puppies is costly, too. To help keep your senior dog as healthy as possible, check out these tips. If you are concerned about covering the costs of veterinary care, you may qualify for financial assistance from an organization that offers it. Check out the list of these financial aid organizations.
Once you’ve decided to adopt…..
When you’ve decided to adopt, you can “get a leg up” in preparing yourself, your family, and your home for having the dog settle in nicely by reading this great information from the LiveLove website.
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