THE AWESOME SENIOR CANINE

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ANNIE adopted October 2004

Each year, thousands of dogs find themselves in unfamiliar places- shelters and pounds. Many of these dogs are owner surrenders, and some are strays that people have abandoned. In some cases, the deaths of the canines' primary caregivers have caused them to end up there because the remaining relatives do not want them. Many shelters are reluctant to take older dogs. Unfortunately, many of the dogs that shelters take in never make it out alive. Dogs of all ages are in need of homes- dogs from the very young to seniors. The larger breed dogs, such as the German Shepherd Dog, are usually considered seniors when they reach the age of 7, but they commonly live to be 10-14 years old.

 

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MOON adopted Jan 2004

Unfortunately, people and organizations in our society often want to get rid of the old and bring in the new. Ours is a disposable society which not only relates to material goods but also to our canine companions. It reaches epidemic proportions when it comes to our faithful and loyal senior canines.People make many excuses as to why they want to give away their senior dogs. Although some reasons may be legitimate, the majority are not. How can someone reject the unconditional love and loyalty from their canine companion? The senior canine DOES NOT DESERVE to be put to sleep just because of his age. Life is too precious to throw away.

 

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BRODY adopted Nov 2003

Seniors are usually deemed unadoptable for reasons that do not make much sense. People are afraid to adopt senior canines because of their age. They worry about their short life spans. What people may not realize is that eventually loss is a part of giving care to any animal whatever the age. Another concern that possible adopters of seniors have is health issues. While they may well be more prevalent as animals age,  SENIORS ARE VERY SPECIAL.

 

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GUNNAR adopted Jan 2017

Adopting a senior is definitely more satisfying and rewarding than adopting a younger canine. Younger canines can get into a lot of trouble and cause not only emotional strain but also financial losses. Senior canines are over the puppy pranks and behavior. They are often mellow dogs and VERY easy to incorporate into one's household. Their laid-back attitudes cause no problems, and they have less energy that needs to be drained than a young dog. Senior dogs are exceptional in that they will quietly accept with gratitude any and all of the benefits bestowed upon them- love, companionship, warmth, camaraderie and even good food. Senior dogs have much to offer the families that open their hearts and homes to them.

 

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NINA ... has been ADOPTED!

They teach us many important lessons in life... care, compassion and contentedness, to mention just a few. They also teach their human soul mates how to accept life with its ups and down, how to persist amid some of life's disappointments, and how to accept one another for who they are while enjoying their companionship.


The blessings that are bestowed upon the adopters of our Senior Canines far outweigh the pangs that family members will feel when their Senior adoptees cross over Rainbow Bridge where they will await the arrival of their family that gave them security and love in their senior years.
 

Thank you for considering a Senior German Shepherd Dog.