What is the Seniors for Seniors Program? An attractive concept used by many animal rescue/humane organizations, an older dog is successfully matched up with a senior citizen. Lifestyle requirements of an older person often mix well with the lifestyle of an older dog. It's a win/win situation, resulting in quality retirement companionship for both. Seniors must be 65 or older, and able to properly care for an older dog. |
Companionship Senior dogs whose lives have been disrupted in their later years have so much love to give and like nothing better than giving it. They tend to rely heavily on their owner for companionship and therefore bond very quickly. The desire to reciprocate the companionship given to them is very strong. Many have lost a life long owner and want another person to love them like the last one.
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Ease of Care Senior dogs, in most cases, do not have the same exercise requirements as their younger counterparts. They want nothing more than a warm pair of feet to lie by or a soft lap or couch to snuggle on. Their daily/weekly walks can be therapeutic for both dog and owner! Although some senior dogs may require more frequent veterinary visits, the joys of owning a senior dog will greatly outweigh the effort involved. |
Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? You sure can. While it may take an older dog a bit longer to adjust to new situations, they can; they will; they do. Generally, older dogs are calmer and therefore will focus much easier on what you are trying to teach them.
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| Name |
Sex/Breed/Size |
Age |
Color |
Description |
Corey
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Male
Neutered
Poodle Mini 16 pounds |
8 |
Cream |
Please read Making Friends with Corey. |
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Don
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Male
Neutered
Poodle Standard 52 pounds |
10 |
White |
Big energetic boy who literally bounces with joy! Has rear leg issues so cannot walk long ways |
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Fee Fee
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Female
Spayed
Poodle Toy 6.7 pounds |
14 |
Apricot |
Beautiful, well behaved little girl. She actually talks to you. |
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Fraggle
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Female
Spayed
Poodle Toy 10.8 pounds |
12 |
White |
White older female; doesn't hear or see very well. Looks like a completely different dog since coming into rescue. |
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James
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Male
Neutered
Poodle Mini 15.2 pounds |
12 |
Apricot |
JAMIE's the name and lovin' you is the game! Don't let the age fool you, I'm 11 but I'm young at heart, in very good shape & have a sweet personality. *** PALM BEACH COUNTY ADOPTIONS ONLY PLEASE *** |
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Mitchell
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Male
Neutered
Poodle Mini 11.5 pounds |
10 |
Cream |
Mitchell is a sweet, timid boy who loves attention and to have his belly rubbed. |
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Nola
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Female
Spayed
Mix - Poodle Mini 10.5 pounds |
10 |
Charcoal |
Sweet, senior, spayed female poodle mix with cataracts (is not blind) |
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Oakley
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Female
Spayed
Poodle Toy 8.3 pounds |
13 |
Black |
I'm a very calm and loving little lady that loves to lay next to my human(s). |
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Reba
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Female
Spayed
Cockapoo Medium 36 pounds |
11 |
Chocolate |
This is a very nice looking girl. She is loving and happy and thinks she is a 10lb lap dog. Good personality, excitable.Her video is here: http://web.me.com/mylesfox/Reba/Video.html |
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Sausy
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Female
Spayed
Mix - Poodle Small 14 pounds |
11 |
Black |
Sweet, spunky little girl. Loves to have a good time. Latest thing has been dance classes! |
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Sugar-Annie
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Female
Spayed
Poodle Toy 10 pounds |
13 |
White |
Sugar-Annie is so super sweet and just happy to be here. She is a very nurturing dog, licks other dogs' and peoples' boo-boos to help heal them. Loves to sniff, explore and just observe the world! |
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TizzyToo
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Female
Spayed
Mix - Poodle Small 10 pounds |
10 |
White |
Tizzy is a wonderful companion. Sweet and loyal. Loves people and good with other animals. Enjoys a walk and has a jaunty gait! Needs daily meds and TLC for her eyes. |
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Tori
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Female
Spayed
Poodle Mini 14 pounds |
12 |
Red |
Beautiful and friendly red poodle that should be in a home with children over 8yrs and someone is home often. |
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Tracy/Terence
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Male
Neutered
Mix - Poodle Toy 13.5 pounds |
12 |
Charcoal |
Very friendly, large toy. Loves to be held and be with people. Has some Terrier in him. His video is here: http://web.me.com/mylesfox/Tracy/Video.html |
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Treasure
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Female
Spayed
Poodle Toy 12.2 pounds |
12 |
Other |
Plenty of life left in this girl, she must have been something as a youngun. Friendly little cream toy with apricot highlights. Loves to receive and give attention, she is quite the people dog. |
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