The benefits of adopting an older dog - Animal Rescue & Adoption

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by Megan Kingsley

Most likely, your thoughts turn to a puppy when you consider finding a dog; but an older pet may be the best choice in many instances.

HOUSEBREAKING & TRAINING

The most obvious benefit to choosing an adult dog over a puppy
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by J. McDole

Puppies are adorable. They're cute, hilarious, and playful. These youngsters are blank slates, and have probably never had to deal with abusive masters, hunger, and loneliness. But there are other dogs in shelters, often overlooked
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by Gloria Allendorfer Anderson

While searching for the perfect black Cocker Spaniel of 3-5 years of age, I decided to check the local SPCA. Knowing that the dogs there were probably living on borrowed time, it seemed like a good idea to at least inquire on
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by Native Gemini

It is common for a person interested in adopting to want a puppy. Puppies are little and cute and very naturally appealing. They possess a huge 'awww' response in most any dog lover. Puppies, however, are not always the best
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by Pat Gray

Five Reasons for Adopting an Older Dog
1) You'll be Saving a Life
Most rescue groups and humane societies realize that puppies and younger dogs are the first to be adopted - and euthanasia rates are higher in older (2 years and
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by Bridie Cavanaugh

Go to any animal shelter, especially in the springtime, and you will see people crowded around the puppies. The phone will ring and the "do you have any puppies?" question will be answered again and again. Sitting sadly nearby,
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by Kelli Polsinelli

As a young adult I had an incredible bond with my dogs . Sadly I lost all 5 to cancer, they all died in a 4 year period. Loosing them traumatized me, these dogs kept me sane amongst the chaos in my life, it lead to a terrible
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