Tomorrow marks the
start of Adopt a Senior Dog Month — the perfect time to let your community know the benefits of bringing a not - so - young dog into the family.
The staff works to educate the public about the many
benefits of adopting senior dogs, as we know that the benefits they give to us as our pets can far outweigh the additional time or cost that we may need to provide to care for them as they age.
Stories about life with senior dogs: Members of the Grey Muzzle community and guest contributors will share their stories of life with senior dogs, offering insights into the
joys of adopting senior dogs and the way they enrich our lives.
And in the case of those lovingly dubbed «gray muzzles», the benefits
of adopting a senior dog are many.
In addition, she's used her popular Instagram account to coordinate adoptions for cats, kittens and dogs, and also to bring awareness to the importance and benefits
of adopting senior dogs and cats.
- Rosalyn «A benefit
of adopting a senior dog is that they want a family to love and a comfy spot to sleep.
Maria Dales, Director of German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County, sheds some light on the benefits
of adopting a senior dog and her experience with senior dogs and DGP:
Cathie Garnier, Executive Director of Elder Paws Senior Dog Rescue, sheds some light on the benefits
of adopting a senior dog: