10 Reasons to adopt a senior dog

Here are 10 reasons why adopting an older dog can be a rewarding experience:

1. Mature Behavior: Older dogs are often calmer and less energetic than puppies, making them easier to manage.
2. Training: Many older dogs have already been house-trained and may know basic commands.
3. Less Destruction: Older dogs are typically past the stage of chewing on everything in sight.
4. Know What You’re Getting: With an older dog, their size, temperament, and health status are already known.
5. Immediate Companionship: Older dogs can provide immediate companionship without the intensive supervision and training that puppies require.
6. Save a Life: Older dogs are often the last to be adopted in shelters, so you could potentially be saving a life.
7. Gratitude: Many people who adopt older dogs feel that their dog seems grateful for their new home.
8. Less Exercise: Older dogs often don’t require as much exercise as younger dogs.
9. Teach Compassion: Adopting an older dog can teach children about compassion and the value of all life stages.
10. Shorter Commitment: An older dog may be a good option for those who cannot commit to the 10+ year responsibility of a puppy.