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Originally Posted by Nancy1999  In other words, she couldn't get a dog from most rescues either. Just as all 20 year olds aren't mature enough to care for a puppy, some are, and age should only be only indicator in making a decision. I guess it's your opinion that this person should not ever have a dog again? Yet, she comes with the best reference of all, having cared for a dog who lived 16 years, and I believe she should be rewarded for this. As you say, your rescue had the full understanding that the dog would come back to them, and Jim intends to do look into this.
I believe that one of the best indicators on how long we will live is our "will to live." I've seen too many examples of people beating all odds, when there is a great will to live. While I think it's important to put the dog's needs first, I do not believe in overlooking human needs. The dog could live very happily with them for 5 or so years, and blend with another family fairly easy, if it's been raised well, and her previous experience indicates she knows something about raising a dog well. I don't think it's necessarily a horrible thing for a dog to be rehomed, I've adopted dogs from shelters, and they never seemed traumatized over the new home. |
I added my opinion from a rescue perspective...a rescue's first responsibility is for the welfare of the dog and not the people. I am not oppopsed to an adult dog going to someone that is older but not a puppy.
Many of the rescues that come in have already been through multi homes and to have them be changing hands again is not responsible or kind to the animal. I have a darling little 3# girl that had been in 3 homes before she was 8 months old. Sure she adjusted but she still has some issues.
Many rescues do move on but I believe it is unkind to know the odds are pretty high the dog will have to move again. I especially find that Yorkies are companion animals and it is harder on them then larger dogs.
I also would want to ask someone who is 80 how do they train their dogs...what kind of methods do they use?...would they hit their dog?
I believe many people can live past 80 but they are not usually asfast on their feet, nor will they get up and down as fast as some younger people, nor do they see as well so they could step on the dogs and many are bedridden but living longer..
I think they could easily give love to an old dog and enjoy saving a life.