Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Why adopt an older pet?

Many of us believe that by adopting a senior dog we bestow a favor on them. It’s more like involving ourselves in a social cause. But in reality the advantages of adopting a senior pet far outweigh its disadvantages.

Unlike pups or other younger dogs, they are much more socialized and can easily adapt themselves to changing circumstances. Moreover they can easily absorb tantrums thrown by a child without becoming aggressive. Older dogs are much more faithful compared to their younger counterparts. With a senior dog you can also communicate with élan.

However, being older in age they have to be looked after properly. This entails regular visits to the veterinarian and buying special foods for them. When you adopt a senior pet there is one thing for sure. You can’t keep him for long and the pain of parting leaves an irreparable dent in our hearts. So, when we adopt an older dog we should try to provide him with all the comforts and luxuries of life and treat him with kindness and compassion.

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