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livingdustmops · 02-09-2010, 09:18 AM

I am going to add this even though a lot of people don't want to hear this but there is not a reputable rescue that would adopt a puppy to someone 80 years of age. The word here is puppy.

There are to many senior Yorkies that need homes and this person might be a good choice but to take a dog with the potential of living 15-18 years then you are more interested in the sale to the person and not what is right for the dog.

Most 80 year olds do not have the energy to keep up with a puppy or even to potty train the dog. Maybe right now they do but try 5 years or 10 years...

Sorry to upset the apple cart on this one but I am very opposed to a 8 month old puppy going into a 80 year old home...yes the person could out live the dog but only because the dog died an early death.

I would suggest a rescue who has an senior yorkie that needs a home.

02-09-2010, 09:18 AM	#38
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	I am going to add this even though a lot of people don't want to hear this but there is not a reputable rescue that would adopt a puppy to someone 80 years of age. The word here is puppy. There are to many senior Yorkies that need homes and this person might be a good choice but to take a dog with the potential of living 15-18 years then you are more interested in the sale to the person and not what is right for the dog. Most 80 year olds do not have the energy to keep up with a puppy or even to potty train the dog. Maybe right now they do but try 5 years or 10 years... Sorry to upset the apple cart on this one but I am very opposed to a 8 month old puppy going into a 80 year old home...yes the person could out live the dog but only because the dog died an early death. I would suggest a rescue who has an senior yorkie that needs a home. __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!