The Senior Dog Project
Do you know the top ten reasons to adopt an older dog? Read a unique testimonial about the joys of adopting an older dog. Also on this website:
“Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog.”
– Sydney Jeanne Seward
We recommend you visit The Senior Dog Project.
Note from DogBog – See our Page of Adoptable Idaho Dogs.
Reprinted by permission of The Humane Society of the United States.
1. You’ll Save a Life
2. You’ll Get a Healthy Pet
3. You’ll Save Money
4. You’ll Feel Better
5. You Won’t Be Supporting Puppy Mills and Pet Stores
1. You’ll Save a Life
Sadly, between 3 and 4 million dogs and cats are euthanized each year in the United States simply because too many people give up their pets and too few people adopt from shelters. Because there is limited space at shelters, staff members sometimes need to make very hard decisions to euthanize animals who haven’t been adopted.
The number of euthanized animals could be reduced dramatically if more people adopted pets instead of buying them. By adopting from a private humane society or animal shelter, breed rescue group, or the local animal control agency, you’ll help save the lives of two animals—the pet you adopt and a homeless animal somewhere who can be rescued because of space you helped free up.
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