Loving the Senior Pug
There is no one who will love you as unconditionally as your dog. You are their god, the center of their universe. The sun rises and sets with you and their life is in your hands. It is a love, a trust and faith deeper then any human is capable. But is man worthy of such a creature?
Your dog would never abandon you when you become old and frail.
It is a sad fact that many people abandon their old companions. Pugs that spent their whole lives giving love are dumped at shelters or relinquished to rescue when they become old and need extra care, they become “inconvenient”, “expensive”. They are no longer cute and playful. These precious old souls don’t deserve to die at shelters – confused, frightened, lying on a cold cement floor not comprehending the betrayal, waiting for their owners to come get them as they are passed over for younger, cuter dogs. Those who aren’t saved by rescues die at the hands of strangers on cold steel tables.
Those of us who foster and care for these abandoned old souls know what true gems they are. They ask for little and give so much. Many have likely never been loved or cared for as well as when they arrive into rescue in their twilight years and you can see and feel the gratitude that pours from their souls. The bond you develop with an old dog is just as strong or stronger than from puppyhood.
These beautiful, wonderful old souls deserve to die with the tears of someone who loves them on their fur. To be rewarded for their undying loyalty and devotion – with loyalty and devotion. It is a special and precious duty to take in an old one, make them healthy, happy and comfortable. Support them as their bodies begin to fail and be there with them when it is time to say that final goodbye. Each time i loose one, it takes a part of my heart ~ it’s a good thing that love is not a limited resource. LISA Smith
the tragic truth is that every day, dogs in good health with wonderful personalities are euthanized. Why? ~ they’re older. SHELTER Workers face this scenario hundreds of times everyday. A dog is brought in because he can’t jog with his guardian anymore, or needs a little more time to get up the stairs, or simply he is no longer a puppy and has wore out his welcome. Because they are older, they are considered un-adoptable. These older dogs don’t stand a second chance, their only hope is rescue.
There is so much love and joy in the faces of these pugs. Bringing these special pugs into a home is not only good for the pugs, but such loving, mellow pugs transform the quality of life for the people who adopt, foster and love them. Ask anyone who has a senior, they will be happy to share their story.
The Joys of Adopting a Senior Pug
You know how people say that wine gets better with age? The same goes for pugs. Senior pugs may very well be the best pugs in the world! Senior rescue pugs are desperately in need of loving homes. They have a harder time finding forever families as many people gravitate toward adopting a puppy. Senior pugs need a second chance with someone who is willing to give them the love and care they deserve.
There are so many awesome benefits to adopting a senior pug:
There are so many awesome benefits to adopting a senior pug:
- They are almost always housebroken and well trained. They understand that “no” means no. They know when to go outside, and how to ask. If you get a puppy you could spend up to a year house training them and teaching them right from wrong; this is something that can be avoided by adopting a senior.
- Seniors are often less bouncy than frenetic younger dogs. This means they will not tear up the house while you are out, and they also require much less maintenance. Older dogs let you get a good night’s sleep because they have become accustomed to human schedules, unlike puppies who need nighttime feedings, comforting, or bathroom breaks. If you are looking for a lower energy dog you don’t have to walk for hours a day or worry about keeping you up all night by tearing around, then seniors are the way to go. Take your older pug on a short walk or two each day and they will adore you for it!
- With senior pugs what you see is what you get. Unlike puppies, seniors have already done their share of growing. Their appearance, shape, and personality when you first meet them are unlikely to change when you adopt them, although they will grey up more. Puppies can grow up to be quite different from how they seemed at first. Seniors tend to be very calm and cuddly dogs, and many pug owners prefer these sweet personality traits.
- They come with a medical history. It’s hard to tell what issues you might face medically with a puppy or a younger dog, but a senior pug is easier to predict.
- Older dogs also tend to settle in easily because they’ve learned what it takes to get along with others and become part of a pack.You may worry that due to their age they won’t get as attached to you as a puppy, but this is not the case. Pugs were bred as companion dogs and are intended to be lap dogs, so they get easily attached. Seniors will become just as devoted as a puppy will.
Adopting a rescue pug saves a life.
If you provide your senior with a loving home when they need you the most, then they will spend every day of the rest of their lives showing you their appreciation. Your pug will be eternally grateful that you made sure the later years of his life are happy ones.
