Senior Dogs

Young At Heart One By One (read this poem)
Shadow Adopted (click here for more pictures)	Abby Adopted (click here for more pictures)	Jake Adopted (click here for more pictures)
Older dogs have learned to listen with their hearts.	"Most wonder why anyone would want an old lady like me." Nanny Millie, approximately 14 years old, found by Animal Control on the streets of Rhode Island in the dead of winter 2007, escaped euthanasia when the ACO called GSRNE as a final resort. Click here and prepare to fall in love. Click on the thumbnails to view a larger picture, then click the back button on your browser to return to this page. Are you looking for that special companion who adores being with you? One who has wonderful house manners, who can let you finish the Sunday paper but be ready for ride at a moment's notice? An older dog or senior may be for you! Consider this: older 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 return the companionship given to them is very strong. Older dogs, in most cases, do not have the same exercise requirements as their younger counter-parts, though depending on their age, they can still enjoy long walks or a good game of ball. They have gone through the chewing and destructive stage long ago, and want nothing more than a warm pair of feet to lie next to or a soft lap or bed to snuggle on. Their daily walks can be therapeutic for both dog and owner! Older dogs have the benefit of mellow age to help them focus and can often be more easily trained than their younger counterparts- they know what "no" means, how to get along with others, to be a part of the pack. The joys of owning an older or senior dog will greatly outweigh the effort involved, as will the extra years of companionship gained. Check out our older dogs listed here and consider making one of them a part of your family!	"Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog." - Sydney Jeanne Seward
Older dogs make great new friends.		Older dogs are good at giving love.
Older dogs ask so little of you: a warm bed, a short walk, some good food & a piece of your heart.		Older dogs are a joy to own!
I have lots of love to give, do you want it?		Senior dogs leave paw prints on your heart.
Every dog has his day, & this one would love hers.		A little bit older & a little bit wiser
"Old dogs, like old shoes, are comfortable. They might be a bit out of shape and a little worn around the edges, but they fit well." -- Bonnie Wilcox 'Old Dogs, Old Friends'	Hutch Adopted but worth checking out his wonderful photo story Oldie but Goodie	Wonder what's in my future?

Young At Heart