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In reply to the discussion: Made the big decision.... [View all]

maspaha

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34. A shameless plug for Senior Shelter Dogs...
Fri Feb 3, 2023, 01:48 PM
Feb 2023

I LOVE me some puppy breath and nothing is sweeter or fuzzier than a buppy (baby puppy),



But, there’s something magical about bringing an often overlooked, seemingly washed-up, senior puppy into your home/pack. Senior is defined in many shelters as age 7 years and older. They are often already house trained, know basic commands, and past the fiendish chewing/destruction stage. Shelter staff is most likely aware of any behavioral or medical issues and support adopters with appropriate referrals for support. I’ve been rescuing dogs for nearly 30 years, mostly bassets, bloodhounds & St. Bernards, and in my experience, the seniors are just as easy to train as the buppies

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Made the big decision.... [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2023 OP
Congratulations!! SaveOurDemocracy Feb 2023 #1
How fun! Puppies are wonderful. nt Phoenix61 Feb 2023 #2
Awwwwwww... you'll have fun! calimary Feb 2023 #3
Dog training is for the owner, not the dog. Irish_Dem Feb 2023 #4
You are in for some good times! CrispyQ Feb 2023 #5
Congrats! 2naSalit Feb 2023 #6
And pictures, please! ggma Feb 2023 #20
Congratulations. LakeArenal Feb 2023 #7
Yah done a loving and proper thang! 😍 sprinkleeninow Feb 2023 #8
Good for you AND the pup! Goldens are great. BamaRefugee Feb 2023 #9
Yay. Nobody should live alone without a dog. 1WorldHope Feb 2023 #10
so lucky, I love dogs and puppies Hamlette Feb 2023 #11
awwwwww. So thrilled for you. NATURALLY, there will be pics, yes?? The DU niyad Feb 2023 #12
As a past owner of Goldens....... DENVERPOPS Feb 2023 #13
Great news! Order Fission enzymes on line... the tablets... to remove all trace of an accident. Karadeniz Feb 2023 #14
Raised 3 Goldens and a Black Lab from puppies.... OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2023 #21
This message was self-deleted by its author Hamlette Feb 2023 #15
Congrats, hope he's not a barker. n/t TeamProg Feb 2023 #16
Pictures! BlueSky3 Feb 2023 #17
I will post pics when the "Skippa" shows up. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2023 #18
Wonderful! Birdfeeder Feb 2023 #19
Welcome aboard! OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2023 #25
The pressure now, from a fantastic quote I copied from one of our DU members: Escurumbele Feb 2023 #22
Golden #4,,,,, OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2023 #24
Be sure to post some adorable puppy videos FakeNoose Feb 2023 #23
PICS!!!! OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2023 #26
Shoes. lambchopp59 Feb 2023 #27
I'm so happy for you! Monastic life for 3 years?? What were you thinking?!?! liberalla Feb 2023 #28
Goldens stage left Feb 2023 #29
Awesome Duncanpup Feb 2023 #30
Good move! housecat Feb 2023 #31
Now go to the shelter and get an adult cat. They need love too! flashman13 Feb 2023 #32
Friendly reminder to people considering getting a dog garybeck Feb 2023 #33
A shameless plug for Senior Shelter Dogs... maspaha Feb 2023 #34
I've adopted 5 senior dogs in my life and I've never been disappointed Rhiannon12866 Feb 2023 #38
you and the puppy will totally enjoy your new life. republianmushroom Feb 2023 #35
Good for you!! claudette Feb 2023 #36
Best decision ever! mahina Feb 2023 #37
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