Tag: Adopt A Senior Dog Month

Adopting a dog can be one of the most rewarding decisions you ever make. However, you want to head into this decision with a lot of wisdom and research. Adopting puppies are great, but BestBullySticks.com wants to let you in on another choice that might be even better for your family: adopting an adult or senior dog. November is Adopt-A-Senior Dog Month, so here are some reasons why adopting an oldie, but a goodie might be a wonderful option.

Less Work: Puppies are a lot of work; they need lots of just about everything including exercise, training, socialization and more. For most old dogs, this is old hat.

Mature in Every Way: An older dog already has a well-defined personality, emotional and physical characteristics. Whereas a puppy goes though many changes, a mature dog doesn’t hide much.

Good for First-Time Adopters: If you’re a first time adopter, or even dog owner, an older dog is probably the best match for you! This way a future puppy parent can ease in to dog ownership and responsibility, whereas adopting a puppy requires much more time for training, exercise and socialization. Instead of potential chaos, you’re sure to get plenty calm and ease from a senior dog.

Will Love You Just As Much: No matter a senior dog’s former life, dogs have very large hearts and when they’re truly cared for, will love their companions wholly.

Be A Rebel: At a shelter, many people overlook older dogs, but you can be a rebel! Do something others don’t; love on an older dog. BestBullySticks.com knows it will be a rewarding experience.

To find out more about adopting a senior dog, read the ASPCA’s Top Ten Reasons to Adopt an Older Dog. 

Have you adopted an adult or senior dog? Tell us your success stories! 

The winners are in! BestBullySticks.com got to see some beautiful senior pups through in our Furever Young photo contest. Our Facebook fans decided on the 4 category winners. And they are...

Whitest Muzzle/Face:
Bailey De Queen

 This is Bailey De Queen, as a pup and now, at age 15. She has worked her entire life helping Basset Rescue groups and spreading love to her friends all over the world.

Owner: Bonnie Hardiman

From: Hagerstown, MD

Most Relaxed: Nicole

Ms. Nicole Queen of the Papasan, showing her amazing skills at curling up into a ball and snoozing in mom's favorite chair. Nicole will turn 11 years old in November 13th. and she has been my best friend through everything. She saved my troubled life more than once by licking my tears and encouraging me to find the beautiful life we now have. I am blessed! 

Owner: Olivia Arizmendi 

From: Stillwater, OK

Kindest Eyes: Shorty

Shorty, adopted from Lab Rescue in 2010. He'll be 12 years old this month. He loves his daddy, walks around the neighborhood, car rides and bully sticks.

Owner: Carol Lagundo

From: Odenton, MD

Most Spring In Their Step: Daiquiri

Daiquiri and 20 years old still loves to go for a good walk!

Owner: Jim Scamordella

From: Bealeton, VA 

And our Overall Winner: Max!

This is Max. He was found wandering the streets on Feb. 13th, 11 years ago & brought to me as a very rambunctious young pup with only a small 'got milk' white spot on his lower lip. Life is never dull moment with the grey muzzled boy who will always be my Valentine.

Owner: Patricia J Sampsel

From: Seabrook, Texas 

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