Puppies are the most desirable, but if you look into the eyes of an older dog, you will see how much love is hidden there, and it will be clear to you that older dogs need a home just as much as younger ones. Animal shelters are full of senior dogs and other senior animals hoping for a better life. But few people decide to make a noble gesture and adopt them. In this article, we present to you why you should adopt an older dog.
1. Older dogs need a home just as much as younger dogs
Many older dogs once had owners and were loved. For whatever reason, they were abandoned and ended up in a shelter. Like puppies and younger dogs, senior dogs are loyal, loving pets.
2. You may have saved his life
Shelters are full of older dogs who, unfortunately, may be euthanized if not adopted within a certain time frame. Adopting an older dog will not only give him a better life, it will save his life.
3. Older dogs are not necessarily "problem" dogs
They lose their homes for a variety of reasons that usually have nothing to do with the dog's behavior or temperament. Owners have been unable to keep them for a number of different reasons: allergies, death of owner, birth of a child, job loss, relocation, change in work schedule, and many other life changes.
4. Older dogs are usually trained and understand at least basic commands
Most older dogs know where to urinate and obey basic commands such as "sit", "stop", "come" and "down". If you adopt an older dog, you will save a lot of time and energy that you would otherwise invest in training a younger pet.
5. You can teach an older dog new tricks
Dogs can be trained at any age and older dogs are just as smart as younger ones. Even 'Old Boys' have a better attention span than puppies, which makes them easier to train.
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6. Older dogs are calmer and less energetic than younger dogs
Older dogs have experienced a lot and know how to appreciate everything you offer them. They have a developed sense of gratitude and formed behavior and temperament, so they will be able to fit into the home more easily.
7. Older dogs make great companions
Unlike a puppy that needs to be taught to walk on a leash and the like, an older dog can take you for a walk right away. An older dog will be your perfect companion for outdoor recreation and a loyal friend.
