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Adopting an older dog.

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Oldbat1 Tue 20-Dec-22 10:17:16

We foster often older dogs. Prefer the oldies as they seem more appreciative somehow. The really ancient poorly ones stay with us until the end - it still hurts like hell though when they go. I would recommend fostering- some stay for just a short time and others stay months.

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Shinamae Tue 20-Dec-22 09:37:16

My son had to have his dog Seamus put to sleep about three years ago and he says he will never ever have another dog as he couldn’t go through that again..😓

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DaisyAlice Tue 20-Dec-22 09:29:34

When my children were small we had a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy. He was a much loved family pet. He died at the age of 14 and I was heartbroken. I have never been able to consider having another dog because I still can't forget that feeling. I know that many of you will understand that loss. However, when watching Paul O'Grady For The Love of Dogs last night not only did the programme feature Cavalier puppies but in encouraging people to adopt older dogs Paul said Why contemplate the hangover when you're at the party. I thought it was a good quote and it reminded me of the great party that we'd all had with our lovely Rolo. I'm not in a position to adopt at the moment but it is now something that I feel more able to do when the time comes.

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