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Katie was an older Akita mix that I adopted from the San Diego Department of Animal Services in Carlsbad in 2005. She was slow and stubborn, but once I got her home, I realized that I would never find a greater love. She melted my soul and that of my husband and daughter.
Although she passed away in 2008, we had three wonderful years that I would live over again if I could. With that in mind, I present two senior dogs that deserve your attention:
Rusty is an 8-year-old, unneutered German Shepherd who was relinquished at the shelter because his owner was homeless. His is strong and spry; and, still enjoys a hearty walk each day.
Molly, 9, is a spayed Rottweiler blend, that came to the shelter as a stray. The comments on her kennel door, which were written by volunteers, say that she can sit, lay down and "give me a paw" on command.
Many people adopt dogs who ultimately find out they can't go the distance with their pets. Senior pets are a perfect solution for people who have a hard time making an 18-year commitment to a younger dog.
They are also a great fit for those who say they work long hours and it wouldn't be fair to adopt a pet, but they long to have one. Senior dogs require little exercise when compared to younger, stronger dogs and are often content to lay on a bed for most of the day.
For more information about Rusty and Molly, go to www.sddac.com; or visit them at the San Diego Department of Animal Services, North Shelter, at 2481 Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad.
Rusty's ID number is A1327192. He is in kennel N016 and wears tag number N636.
Molly's ID number is AO727447. Her kennel number is N023 and her tag number is N627.
As of March 17, both dogs are still available for adoption.
Katie was an older Akita mix that I adopted from the San Diego Department of Animal Services in Carlsbad in 2005. She was slow and stubborn, but once I got her home, I realized that I would never find a greater love. She melted my soul and that of my husband and daughter.
Although she passed away in 2008, we had three wonderful years that I would live over again if I could. With that in mind, I present two senior dogs that deserve your attention:
Rusty is an 8-year-old, unneutered German Shepherd who was relinquished at the shelter because his owner was homeless. His is strong and spry; and, still enjoys a hearty walk each day.
Molly, 9, is a spayed Rottweiler blend, that came to the shelter as a stray. The comments on her kennel door, which were written by volunteers, say that she can sit, lay down and "give me a paw" on command.
Many people adopt dogs who ultimately find out they can't go the distance with their pets. Senior pets are a perfect solution for people who have a hard time making an 18-year commitment to a younger dog.
They are also a great fit for those who say they work long hours and it wouldn't be fair to adopt a pet, but they long to have one. Senior dogs require little exercise when compared to younger, stronger dogs and are often content to lay on a bed for most of the day.
For more information about Rusty and Molly, go to www.sddac.com; or visit them at the San Diego Department of Animal Services, North Shelter, at 2481 Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad.
Rusty's ID number is A1327192. He is in kennel N016 and wears tag number N636.
Molly's ID number is AO727447. Her kennel number is N023 and her tag number is N627.
As of March 17, both dogs are still available for adoption.