17 Reasons You Should Adopt A Senior Dog

The next time you’re thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, you should definitely consider adopting a senior dog.

They're as amazing as any other dog, and you can make their twilight years the best ones yet. Below are 17 reasons why senior dogs make great pets.

h/t BuzzFeed

#1 They can be as cute as any puppy!

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#2 Seniors are just as pettable.

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#3 They’re so thankful for your love.

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#4 They’re just so elegant and gentle.

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#5 A little bit of gray makes for one heck of a picture!

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#6 With the years come experience, wisdom, and love.

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#7 They still love being outdoors and relaxing.

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#8 And some still even have a great sense of adventure!

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#9 Senior dogs don’t take one moment for granted.

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#10 They’re always up for your obsession with taking their photos.

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#11 They’re always by your side. 😉

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#12 And old dogs can learn new tricks!

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#13 They love to play as much as any other dog.

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#14 They’re so grateful for you making their twilight years the best ones yet.

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#15 Even when they start to slow down, their loyalty never wavers.

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#16 Seniors are capable of great love and want nothing more.

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#17 So get to the shelter and make one happy today! 🙂

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