RESCUE ADOPTION ADVANTAGES

There are so many advantages to adopting a rescue dog - especially for seniors. I have a contract that covers a number of points. I do not have any family that could step in and care for an animal if I ended up in the hospital or died. That was my biggest concern at this stage of my life. I have such a strong feeling of responsibility for animals in my care, that my age told me I shouldn't think about finding another canine companion.


Now I have an organization that will take Dakota, if necessary, and take care of him until I can return or see that he has a forever home and will never be placed in a kennel. He is a member of a "family" that cares about his welfare and he will be safe. Should I need to be hospitalized and my husband was not here to care for him, I can place him with a volunteer that will see that he is cared for until I come home.

This is a wonderful situation for seniors. Dogs have been so much a part of my life and to suddenly be without them made me ill and depressed. I felt my life was over and I really didn't have anything to live for. Dakota brings me happiness every day. He needs me and I need him. We have a mutual admiration relationship. I feel like I'm doing something worthwhile. I have a reason to get up each morning. He is company for me. I talk to him all of the time as I have all my past canines. His vocabulary is increasing even at his age. He makes me laugh and in return he has fun and is happy too. I cannot speak to younger people or families but I'm sure it is no different. Some years ago I did rescue another dog - Duke - you'll read about him later on.

This certainly is an alternative for anyone as long as you understand what goes with such an adoption.