Seniors Are Great! Here's Why.

Some of their owners have died, some families have moved and decided not to bring their dog with them, and some former owners dump their dogs at the pound when they think they're sick or just too old. It's hard enough for a dog to make it out of the pound in the first place, but senior dogs have virtually no chance of making it out alive.

Instead of focusing on their age, New Leash on Life Chicago (Chicago, Illinois 60618) instead focuses on the many benefits of senior dogs (which they typically define as 9 years or older). They also recognize that puppies and young dogs are not the best choice for many families looking for a loving dog, so they gladly take senior dogs into their program and have had great success in finding them their last forever homes in which to spend the best years of their lives.  

Here are just 10 reasons why senior dogs are so great: 

• Older dogs are housetrained.
  
• Older dogs are not teething puppies, and won't chew your shoes and furniture while growing up.
• Older dogs can focus well because they've mellowed; they learn quickly.
• Older dogs have learned what "no" means. If they hadn't learned it, they wouldn't have gotten to be "older" dogs.
• Older dogs settle in easily, because they've learned what it takes to get along with others and become part of a pack.
• Older dogs are good at giving love, once they get into their new, loving home.
• What You See Is What You Get: Unlike puppies, older dogs have grown into their shape and personality.
• Older dogs are instant companions -- ready for hiking, car trips, and other things you like to do.
• Older dogs leave you time for yourself, because they don't make the kinds of demands on your time and attention that puppies and young dogs do.
• Older dogs let you get a good night's sleep because they're accustomed to human schedules and don't generally need nighttime feedings, comforting, or bathroom breaks.

Meet some of the other lovable seniors at NLOL Chicago who are looking for forever homes.