Post by muskyhusky on Oct 16, 2008 23:06:40 GMT -6
The older dog especially needs extra support. Puppies and active young adults draw the attention of people. Older and "special needs" animals are considered work and are often overlooked as a companion who would adore you. SO - on that trip to the shelter to pick up a companion consider an adult or older dog (so you may loose those first months of accidents and teething on furniture/shoes) for some busy person that might be just the ticket! And the difference (literally) between life or death to some of these animals.
Older animals are worthy of love and are just as capable of returning it and bonding to you as a young animal. So you may lose a few years because they are older. Do not sell them short because of age. They have the potential to enrich your lives and give you so much...if you just give them the chance to do so. Let your heart go out to these animals. Imagine their loss and fear at being displaced from someone who loved them.
Older animals are worthy of love and are just as capable of returning it and bonding to you as a young animal. So you may lose a few years because they are older. Do not sell them short because of age. They have the potential to enrich your lives and give you so much...if you just give them the chance to do so. Let your heart go out to these animals. Imagine their loss and fear at being displaced from someone who loved them.
