Why Adopt a Senior Mutt?
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There are a million reasons why you should consider adopting an older dog. Many dogs are considered a "senior" at age five. As we all know, age doesn't mean much since there are dogs ten years and older who still play a mean game of fetch and often have more spunk than the youngsters. So, check out the older dogs on our Adopt Me page, contact the agency and go meet the dog; but, do not let the term "senior" deter you. Senior dogs adapt quickly and effortlessly into any type of lifestyle. Whether you are active and always on the go or if you enjoy relaxing and staying at home, an older dog just might be the right new family member for you.
Drum roll please................ 
1. LOYALTY, LOYALTY, LOYALTY!
Chances are good that by adopting a senior mutt you have rescued a wonderful, loving canine from an untimely, unfortunate and unwarranted death. A senior mutt can sense that he or she was saved and will be eternally loyal to his or her new “forever” family.
2. EASE OF GUARDIANSHIP
Senior mutts are mellow, calm and ready for a relaxing new home. They are over the puppy chewing and destruction stage and usually come with basic training. Most senior mutts are happiest sitting at your feet or curled up in their bed next to yours.
3. NO HUGE LIFESTYLE CHANGE
You don't need to worry about puppy proofing your house and there are no midnight feeding requirements. Most senior mutts do not demand the time and attention that a younger dog does on your busy lifestyle. Senior mutts are satisfied with casual walks and cuddling. Many senior mutts snooze the day away inside while you are busy at work and are waiting calmly at the door for you when you return home.
4. STRESS RELIEVER
Life today can be very hectic. Studies have shown that animal guardianship can decrease blood pressure levels and reduce stress. Senior mutts enjoy leisurely walks which encourage you to exercise for even a few minutes on your busiest days.
5. NO SURPRISES
Senior mutts are full grown and their personalities are completely developed. When you meet with your senior mutt you will instantly know what kind of wonderful, loving canine he or she is and will always be.
If you are still looking for reasons why you should adopt an older dog, read the following articles for inspiration:
Written by Rebecca Simmons from the Humane Society of the United States
An article written by Scott L. Friesen that reminds people why adopting an older dog is much easier than
adopting a puppy. He reminds us that cute, little puppies grow into big dogs very quickly!
Includes a very funny piece about "how to prepare for a new puppy". After reading that piece you will
definitely understand why a senior dog is the best!
An article originally published in The Washington Post by Susan Lennon.
This is an honest look at whether you should adopt a puppy or an adult dog. It gives the ups and downs of
adopting an adult dog. Of course in our humble opinion, we think the pros completely outweigh the cons!
If five reasons weren't enough to get you thinking about a senior dog, the Senior Dogs Project website
gives you ten more wonderful reasons. This site also provides a lot of good information about senior
dogs including: how to care for a senior dog, current health information about senior dogs, ways to adopt
senior dogs all over the country, tributes to senior dogs and newsletters.
their website to learn more information about senior dogs.
are based in Canada and do a great job of helping senior dogs and guardians of senior dogs. This link
will give you information about senior dog health and much, much more.
Disclaimer: SeniorMuttMatch.com acts as a directory of homeless pets and pet adoption organizations. No information in SeniorMuttMatch.com is guaranteed. Although the information on SeniorMuttMatch.com is updated frequently, it is always best to call the facility, organization or individual that lists the pet to insure the dog is still available and to insure the information listed in SeniorMuttMatch.com is accurate. It is crucial that any pet found through an adoption service or individual be thoroughly examined by a veterinarian immediately upon adoption. Any pets found, adopted through, or listed in SeniorMuttMatch.com are the sole responsibility of the adoption organization, individual/s placing the pet for adoption and/or the adopting party. SeniorMuttMatch.com accepts no responsibility for any liability or for any injury or damages to any person or property caused by any listed animal, as well as any cause of action, claims, suits or demands whatsoever that may arise as a result of such injury or damage.
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