5 Reasons Why You Should Adopt a Senior Dog

1. WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET

Many questions come up before adopting a puppy about its size and personality traits. Generally the only way to answer such questions is to wait and see what the dog will turn out to be. This kind of problem would be wiped away when adopting a senior. While this might not be an important feature for the less selective adopters, this might be important for other adopters, especially…

• If you have young kids in the house
• If you already have other pets
• If you have a particular or specific daily routine
• If you are an elderly person

2. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT PUPPY TRAINING

 “Older dogs cannot be trained” – False! Regardless of the dog’s age, it will be able to learn new tips and tricks. Very often, these four-legged friends would have already been trained and are accustomed to certain routines. Also, dogs who have spent a long time in the streets have learnt the meaning of the word 'no'. Hence, a senior dog would adjust to your routine in no time. Remember: your house, your rules!  

3. THEY ARE GREAT COMPANIONS

Most seniors have spent many years hoping for a loving home and a human to call their own. For this reason, their craving for affection will make them the most loving companions anyone can ask for. And just like fine wine, dogs become better with age. Seniors are devoted and loyal buddies and will simply shower you with love!

Warning: they are not responsible for what is broken by excessive tail-wagging that occurs when they see their human!

4. THEY HAVE MELLOWED AND ARE LESS LIKELY TO CAUSE YOU TROUBLE

You don’t have to worry about a senior being a destructive chewer! That’s right, no need to hide your slippers (although storing treats on a high shelf would not be a bad idea). During their golden years, these pooches would have started to enjoy the beauty of ‘Rest-and-Relaxation’. They appreciate bed time as much as you do, and a goodnight sleep would be guaranteed. This still means that they would need a dose of exercise, but they would not have you running a mile! 

5. BE A HERO!

Senior dogs are the most likely to be overlooked by adopters. This may be for a variety of reasons, one of which is the misconception that it is easier to train a puppy rather than an older dog.

Yet whatever the reason is, these tail-wagers are the least likely to get adopted. Knowing that these dogs may have spent the majority of their lives in the streets or in a shelter, they would be desperately craving a loving home that can provide them with loads of affection. By adopting one of these dogs you would become a hero in these creature’s eyes. Adopting a senior dog is a very rewarding and noble gesture, and it would mean the world for your dog! And let’s be honest, these creatures are simply adorable!