Our local humane society has a Seniors For Seniors program. If a senior adopts a senior pet there is no adoption fee & the shots are free for the lifetime. Their idea of senior pet is still a relatively young. Most of my dogs are or are close to being "senior" & are as active as I can handle! My "senior" sheltie is as active as my neighbor's 3 year old golden retriever. My advice is to go on a case by case basis. Some young dogs will be lazier & have health issues that you'd expect a senior to have. Some seniors will be as active & healthy as younger dogs. Each one is different. I always say "never say never" .
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rescue thoughts
- Thread starter Internette
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Internette
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I am sure I can handle costs for a dog, that isnt my concern. My concern is that some of the contracts are ridiculous and honestly having visits whenever they want and holding me to signing I would pay a $1000 fine, laywer costs and removing the dog if they decide on breaches in their lists bothers me. I hate signing things that leave things in someone elses interpretation to how they percieve things. Saying if it has flea or ticks, well what if that day they visited we came home from a wooded hike and the dog had a tick, I read stories on here about someone;s dog having a tick and what product to use, so I know that could happen. just something small like being considered a breach bothers me. '
I do think the senior for senior is a wonderful project, I do think there are so many older people who could use an older companion for company and love.
I do think the senior for senior is a wonderful project, I do think there are so many older people who could use an older companion for company and love.
I agree that some groups are so rigid that adopting from them is almost impossible. I know we need to insure the best possible care for adopted dogs but common sense plays a part too. There may be some different agencies you can register with in case a sheltie that fits your needs comes along. Maybe try getting in by fostering for one & let them get to know the type owner you would be. If there is a sheltie group near you see if they have a meet up any time soon. Get yourself known & network about what you're looking for. The right furry one is out there hoping you will meet up so hang in there.
Internette
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I think so too. I did email one place asking if I was allowed to come to their agility day but they never returned my emails. Gonna try again, I just want to sit in the stand and watch and meet owners and their dogs.I agree that some groups are so rigid that adopting from them is almost impossible. I know we need to insure the best possible care for adopted dogs but common sense plays a part too. There may be some different agencies you can register with in case a sheltie that fits your needs comes along. Maybe try getting in by fostering for one & let them get to know the type owner you would be. If there is a sheltie group near you see if they have a meet up any time soon. Get yourself known & network about what you're looking for. The right furry one is out there hoping you will meet up so hang in there.
My birthday is next month and I laid down the law I want one before then, lol I know that is unrealistic. I was so patient through the whole preparing house for sell, realtors and then moving, the whole time I said I would wait so it would be easier on everyone and more realistic. I think I done 2 years of waiting and now I am serious. My companion said he says a prayer every night I find her out there, so with our prayers I am sure it will happen.
Sheltiemama
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If you're having problems with the rescues, and I do know some are completely ridiculous, try putting your name in at the local shelters. Tell them you're looking for a sheltie and ask them to call if/when they get one.
UConn Sheltie
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I got my last baby after looking for 2 yrs. Yep, I was about to give up when I ckd Petfinder one last time! Not only that, but Dolly was in my towns pound! We think she was "let go" after her owner passed on. I enjoyed 6 years of pure love. Yes, it was hard to let her go, but also a lot of comfort to know that the end of her life was spent as a PRINCESS!!! I got my current "roomie" from Petfinder too. Lilly is a pup from a horder and a work in progress. I went with a yearling this time thinking at my age she'll be my last permanent dog, but I know that'd there's no guarantee.
I got my last baby after looking for 2 yrs. Yep, I was about to give up when I ckd Petfinder one last time! Not only that, but Dolly was in my towns pound! We think she was "let go" after her owner passed on. I enjoyed 6 years of pure love. Yes, it was hard to let her go, but also a lot of comfort to know that the end of her life was spent as a PRINCESS!!! I got my current "roomie" from Petfinder too. Lilly is a pup from a horder and a work in progress. I went with a yearling this time thinking at my age she'll be my last permanent dog, but I know that'd there's no guarantee.
copper5228
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You sound so caring and thoughtful!! Contact a local Sheltie rescue, or shelter to find a sweet senior. It is very hard to find adoptive and foster homes for seniors so I am sure groups would love to have you help!! Keep us posted an best wishes!!!