This ‘Retirement Home’ for Dogs is Redefining What It Means to Age Gracefully!
Rescue dogs are one-of-a-kind, just like the people who rescue them. They each have their own ‘tails’ to tell, and the personalities that blossom once they build trust and love just can’t be topped. For proof, look no further than the happy-go-lucky senior pups who call Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary home.
The Tennessee sanctuary provides lifelong care and love to over 500 senior dogs, all of whom have ‘special talents’ just as unique as they are. Naturally, the Old Friends couldn’t resist showing off their skills for the camera when a rescuer started filming in late June. Visiting this sanctuary for rescue dogs must be like seeing a talent show every day!
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LOL! These little cuties are living their very best lives at this dog sanctuary, and this video proves it. They’re in the perfect place to show off their skills, no matter how unusual or noisy they may be. Even Susie, the Chihuahua terrorizer, found a tolerant pal in Clover!
Whether an Old Friend is blind, shy, or incredibly outgoing, they can find a place among the pack of rescue dogs. Shelby may prefer to stay indoors, where she can fluff up all the blankets she can find. In fact, that’s how many senior dogs prefer to spend their time, but there will always be a few pups like Nellie who love to play in the yard. After all, whoever said getting old means acting old?
Rescuing Senior Dogs is Hard Work, But It’s Worth It
While these dogs at Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary are not up for adoption, they are wonderful advocates for senior pet adoption. There are many misconceptions and misunderstandings regarding older dogs, but heartwarming videos like this one could certainly change a few minds.
People usually think that senior rescue dogs don’t do anything besides eating and sleeping, but these talented canines are happy to prove those people wrong. Old dogs play, cuddle, and go for walks just like their younger pals–it just might look a little different as their needs eventually change.
True, adopting an older pet could mean with increased medical needs and modifications around your home, but these are small adjustments to make in the name of love. The devotion you’ll get from your furry friend in return will prove that age is just a number. Friendship is forever!
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