Why You SHOULD NOT Adopt an Older Dog

In preparing to foster Sargent I read numerous articles about ‘why you want to adopt a senior dog.’ Instead of listing the reasons why I think adopting a senior dog is a great idea, I am going to tell you all the reasons why you don’t want to adopt an elderbull, especially one as wonderful as Sargent.

 You SHOULD NOT adopt an older dog if:

1. You want a dog that you have to spend hours training, instead of an instant companion that already knows commands and can walk on a leash very well.
2. You want a dog that is constantly on the go and never settles down, instead of one with a good amount of energy, but loves nothing more than to lay with you on the couch.
3. You want a dog that you have to walk for hours every day, instead of one or two short walks around the block.
4. You don’t want a dog that you already know his personality and you would prefer to take a chance on a puppy who’s personality could change over time.
5. You don’t want a dog that will love you more than anything in the entire world and who is just grateful for your love.
6. You prefer to constantly watch, monitor and clean up after a younger pup.
7. You don’t want to save a life and are fine knowing that older dogs are often the last to be adopted and the first euthanized at a shelter.
8. A few years seems like too much of a commitment.
9. You don’t feel bad that after almost a lifetime with someone else they are now in need of a soft place to land to live out their golden years.
10. You don’t like the salt and pepper ‘distinguished’ gentleman look.

If the reasons stated above do not apply to you, and you feel like you DO want to adopt an older dog, I happen to know one that would be perfect for pretty much anyone. He is handsome, well trained, pretty low energy, but still acts like a young pup even at 12 years old. Sargent is the perfect dog and is available for adoption!