Did you know that November is National Senior Pet Month? It’s a time to celebrate our older pets and consider adopting one too. In our previous blog post, we told you why WE adopt senior dogs and now we want to share why YOU should adopt one too.
When someone decides they want to add a dog to their family, most of the time it’s a puppy. Every dog requires patience, time, money, etc. but puppies, in my opinion, are a lot of work! They require a lot of consistent training, proper socialization, they chew your favorite shoes, they have accidents in the house and have a lot of energy. Don’t get me wrong, puppies are so cute I can’t stand it, but what some don’t realize is that senior dogs are just as cute, if not more. They may be older and have gray fur, but their cuteness comes from their quirky personality, the way they always must be by your side, and the endless amount of naps they can take.
With most senior dogs, they are well past the chewing stage, are already potty trained, have mellow energy with a few random bursts of the zoomies, and don’t require running a marathon for exercise. Senior pups have so much love to give, and their age doesn’t define their life’s worth. Seniors shouldn’t be discarded like trash just because they are old. Imagine if we had the same mentality about humans?!
We created Cogs Dogs in honor of our first three senior dogs we adopted, Champ, Diesel, and Bosley. They inspired us to continue our senior dog journey and help others in need. Senior dogs are the heart and soul of not only Cogs Dogs but are a part of me as well. I’ve personally seen senior dogs in shelters that were dumped simply because their “family” was moving or because the older dog didn’t like the new puppy they got for Christmas.
While I may not know the entire story of these families that dumped their dogs, I can personally attest to the fact that these dogs didn’t deserve to be dumped in an overcrowded shelter with a risk of euthanasia just because of their age. They deserve to have a loving home through the end.
I understand adopting a senior dog isn’t for everyone, but I’m here to help in any way possible to showcase how amazing senior dogs are. I understand it can be scary and sad to think about the fact you may not have them long, but time doesn’t define the amount of love you’ll share. Plus, there’s a lot of senior pups out there that still have several years of life to live, treats to eat, and belly rubs to receive. 😊
I would love to answer your questions you have about caring for a senior pup, your concerns, your fears, and help you connect with local animal shelters rescues if you’re considering adding a furry member to your family.
Senior dogs are truly one of a kind. They teach you unconditional love, patience, to enjoy the small things in life, to slow down and enjoy the sunsets, and to celebrate every moment possible!
With love & pawsitivity,
Susie Cogswell, Cogs Dogs Mom
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