Why Adopt A Senior?

There are more reasons to adopt a senior Dobe than you might think, some obvious and some not so obvious. We're collecting this 'senior wisdom' and posting it here for your enjoyment. If you know of some wisdom that we should post, we'd love to hear from you! Just email us at seniors@doberman911.org. Thanks!

Top 10 Reasons to Adopt an Older Dog!*

1. Older dogs are housetrained.

2. Older dogs are not teething puppies, and won't chew your shoes and furniture while growing up.

3. Older dogs can focus well because they've mellowed. Therefore, they learn quickly.

4. Older dogs have learned what "no" means. If they hadn't learned it, they wouldn't have gotten to be "older" dogs.

5. Older dogs settle in easily, because they've learned what it takes to get along with others and become part of a pack.

6. Older dogs are good at giving love, once they get into their new, loving home. They are grateful for the second chance they've been given.

7. What You See Is What You Get: Unlike puppies, older dogs have grown into their shape and personality. Puppies can grow up to be quite different from what they seemed at first.

8. Older dogs are instant companions -- ready for hiking, car trips, and other things you like to do.

9. Older dogs leave you time for yourself, because they don't make the kinds of demands on your time and attention that puppies and young dogs do.

10. Older dogs let you get a good night's sleep because they're accustomed to human schedules and don't need nighttime feedings, comforting, or bathroom breaks.

*Adapted from Labrador Retriever Rescue's "Top Ten Reasons to Adopt a Rescue" by our friends at The Senior Dogs Project.