I can't speak to the age issue, other than to say I will certainly consider our age and the possible age of our next golden down the line. Although we have a confirmed couple to care for any dog we leave behind (if he wants his inheritance... KIDDING!!), I certainly wouldn't want to be, say, 70 and get a dog with a possible 15- to 20-year lifespan.
Along with our ageing boy (8), we are permanently fostering a 15-yr-old golden who was given up when the owner moved. He's a sweetheart, and this is a rewarding experience. We plan to keep fostering senior goldens and hope others will consider at least fostering a rescue, if not adopting.
These rescue organizations spend a vast amount of money on health care of the dogs they rescue, including very expensive operations and post-op care and medications. I can see why they put so much effort into choosing adopters, considering the investment they have in the dogs they rescue. Good luck to the Poodle and Pooch people tomorrow.
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