Senior Dogs Are Often Neglected In Shelters
Senior dogs are the last ones to get picked at the shelter (if at all). Most people go there looking for a puppy to adopt. What they don't know is that the shelter is at full capacity and the majority of the dogs they have are seniors. Most of the puppies are already adopted by the time people go searching for one at a shelter. Senior dogs stay in their crates until they are euthanized.
There is a common misconception about senior dogs and how expensive it is to own one. The adoption cost is the same for all ages, puppies might cost more because they need their vaccinations. Senior dogs already have their vaccinations.
Senior dogs are also extremely independent. They don’t need to be taken out on walks as often as puppies do and they don't need to be fed as much either. People often choose a puppy over a senior dog because of the expenses but both dogs require the same amount, puppies might even end up costing more. They are delicate, young, and need constant care. Unlike senior dogs.
Senior dogs are often misunderstood and thought of as “grumpy” or “violent.” If they seem that way it’s because they're in distress. Being locked up in a crate for an extended period of time puts them under a lot of stress and sometimes they act out in fits of aggression.
Rest assured that once they are adopted and brought to a loving home, they will surpass people’s expectations.
Sources:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UrrivV1Y6W5lgphyERAqyj6YsqGKYy8La4jQJwfK9ho/edit?usp=sharing
https://www.moneyunder30.com/the-true-cost-of-pet-ownership
https://www.aspca.org/blog/four-reasons-open-your-mind-older-pets
