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Teresa Ford · 09-06-2011, 08:02 AM

It is a hard to advise about elderly rescues. My Noah lived to be almost 19. He never had a serious health issue until he was 17 (cancer). (If I would have died, I would have hoped that someone would take him and make his last years as comfortable and happy as possible. I do have provisions in my will for the dogs and their care.) He had cataracts and lost most of his hearing. I honestly do not think an elderly dog would make a good first dog for a young college student. My Noah grew old with me. Our life was pretty mellow and routine. He was perfectly content to eat, pottie then sleep on my lap. I still miss him. Sorry for the digression. Anyway I think an elderly dog would do better with someone who has taken care of elderly dogs before. Hope you find the perfect match.

09-06-2011, 08:02 AM	#6
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	It is a hard to advise about elderly rescues. My Noah lived to be almost 19. He never had a serious health issue until he was 17 (cancer). (If I would have died, I would have hoped that someone would take him and make his last years as comfortable and happy as possible. I do have provisions in my will for the dogs and their care.) He had cataracts and lost most of his hearing. I honestly do not think an elderly dog would make a good first dog for a young college student. My Noah grew old with me. Our life was pretty mellow and routine. He was perfectly content to eat, pottie then sleep on my lap. I still miss him. Sorry for the digression. Anyway I think an elderly dog would do better with someone who has taken care of elderly dogs before. Hope you find the perfect match. __________________ Teresa & Rubin, Gracie, Abba, Ginny Joy and Julia Rose Act like a dog, be kind, forgiving, and loyal. Last edited by Teresa Ford; 09-06-2011 at 08:03 AM.