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Take me Home - Seniors for Seniors
In Praise of the Older Dog

What is the Seniors for Seniors Program?
An attractive concept used by many animal rescue/humane organizations, an older dog can be 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.

Ease of Care
Senior dogs, in most cases, do not have the same exercise requirements as their younger counterparts. They have experienced the chewing/destructive stage long ago, and 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, as will the extra years of companionship gained.

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. Their only requirement is to be given the opportunity. Generally, older dogs are calmer and therefore will focus much easier on what you are trying to teach them.


Name Sex/Breed/Size Age Color Description
Coffee
Most Recent Picture
Male
Neutered
Poodle Mini
14 pounds
11 Black Coffee is a bit insecure due to multiple homes. Very beautiful large mini. Does NOT like cats or smaller animals with the exception of smaller sized dogs.


Landon
Most Recent Picture
Male
Neutered
Poodle Mini
14 pounds
12 White Landon is an 12 yr old white miniature poodle. He is very good looking and friendly! Landon loves people and other dogs! He is a very calm, quiet and friendly dog and happy wherever he goes. Landon is a retired champion show dog and it shows!


Lollipop
Most Recent Picture
Female
Spayed
Poodle Toy
7.7 pounds
14 Black Lollipop is a wonderful little girl. She can not hear, but constantly keeps her eyes on you so she can follow you.


Lukie-Luke
Most Recent Picture
Male
Neutered
Poodle Toy
13 pounds
13 Black Take a look at Lukie-Luke! (I call him Wookie) What a love-muffin.


Reba
Most Recent Picture
Female
Spayed
Cockapoo Medium
36 pounds
9 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


Sam
Most Recent Picture
Male
Neutered
Schnoodle Medium
15 pounds
12 Charcoal Long-legged poodle mix with black curly, silky hair with small cropped ears. Loves to sit with his human. Very polite, and gets along with everything and everybody.


Scarlett
Most Recent Picture
Female
Spayed
Terripoo Small
8.6 pounds
12 Charcoal Friendly little terripoo that gets along with dogs and kids. She is a senior but lots of energy.


Shelley (test)
No picture available
Female
Spayed
Mix - Poodle Small
13 pounds
12 Black test


Spock
Most Recent Picture
Male
Neutered
Poodle Mini
14 pounds
12 Black Spock is an 12 year old black miniature poodle. He is very handsome and so friendly! Spock loves people and other dogs! He is a sweet and calm dog and travels well. Spock is a retired show dog and it shows!


Tracy
Most Recent Picture
Male
Neutered
Mix - Poodle Toy
13.5 pounds
11 Charcoal Very friendly, large toy. Loves to be held and be with people. May have some Terrier in him. His video is here: http://web.me.com/mylesfox/Tracy/Video.html


 
 
         
 
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