August 14 2011
Pet column: Adopting senior dogs helps cause, adds companion
Why not adopt a dog whose puppy years were someone else’s responsibility? Especially when, by doing so, you can save an abandoned dog who otherwise has a very slim chance at a good home.
There are a lot of things to be said for adopting a senior dog…. Most [senior] dogs are house-trained, understand basic commands and don’t require as rapt and constant attention as puppies do. They also are likely used to sleeping through the night and learning to adapt to a caretaker’s schedule.
Organizations such as the Grey Muzzle Project and Muttville Senior Dog Rescue seek to promote the adoption of older dogs and provide information and opportunities for anyone to help their cause.
https://muttville.org/press_clip/20110814-pet-column-adopting-senior-dogs-helps-cause-adds-companion
