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Originally Posted by GeoGeo
My friend up north is wanting to adopt a dog that is about 8 years old and it was hinted that it might possibly need a procedure in the future...nothing for sure. Any of you adopted an older dog or have an opinion on adopting older dogs?
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Originally Posted by plimit56
We have adopted many senior dogs over the years and they deserve to be happy and in a happy home no matter how long they have. They know they are now being loved and will always be thankful to you for taking them in.
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Originally Posted by Debfrommaine
.... there are many senior dogs in excellent health that deserve a good home. Often we hear of stories of owners who die before their dog and then what....they end up in a shelter or worse. We can only pray a compassionate soul comes along to offer a second chance and the union is successful. And we have to remember that provisions should be made for our dogs in the event we pass on before them. Sorry to get off topic but I'm sorta passionate about this!
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I have an opinion on adopting older dogs.
Your friends up north are wonderfully compassionate people to consider adopting an 8 year old dog.
If it weren't for people like your friends, these dogs would face a lifetime in a shelter, or being euthanized.
Our 70 lb Portuguese Water Dog had four homes before we adopted her. She is fabulous, full of personality, very obedient, just wanting to please us.
My husband says she is the best dog he has ever had, and we've both had a lot of dogs.
Susan G is a great one to talk to, she is a champion of adopting older dogs.
She is an inspiration.