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…but i am not sure whether to go through with it, please help me!
info about the dog:
Border Collie Cross
7 years old
limps slightly but the vet says this could be slight arthiritis.
has slightly cloudy eyes due to age (the eyes are mostly black and there is maybe the odd speckle of cloudiness)
…but i am not sure whether to go through with it, please help me!
info about the dog:
Border Collie Cross
7 years old
limps slightly but the vet says this could be slight arthiritis.
has slightly cloudy eyes due to age (the eyes are mostly black and there is maybe the odd speckle of cloudiness)
Do you think it is worth adopting this dog?? Or do you think she will die soon? If you think she will die, how long do you reckon she has left?
Please help me!!!
No! No! I mean i want to GIVE her a home! I want to adopt her and bring her home.
I have given her a home! She is called Ruby.
Well it all depends on you really. If you are looking to have a dog for quite a while then maybe just go for a younger one but if you are happy to give this dog a loving home, however short it may be, then go for it.
My question is why are you rehoming her? If there are health issues present, it’s really a terrible thing to pawn them off on someone else to deal with. If it’s behavioral problems, try training. Rehoming should only happen after all avenues are exhausted.
EDIT: Oh…he he he…the Q was a bit misleading.
Life expectancy varies, but she likely has a few good years left. Senior dogs are so very often looked over and for someone to adopt a senior is such a selfless thing. However, I would only agree to it pending a vet exam. You want to know what you’re getting into, and make sure you’re prepared to provide for her properly.
if you want to adopt this dog then go right on ahead. older dogs don’t have a chance of getting good homes like young ones do, so this is nice of you.
just be aware that the old age vet bills will come sooner.
Why would you? Senior animals are wonderful pets and have a lot to offer in their last couple of years.
It’s never in the dog’s best interest to uproot an older dog and rehome them when they’ve spent their whole lives with you.
I adopt senior dogs because I love them; however remember that people want puppies. There are very, very few people who adopt senior dogs, and even less who will take one with health issues.
The issues you are describing are minor, and with proper care and diet, it’s not unlikely for her to reach 13-14.
seven is not old
eye problems can be treated and arthiritis can be managed with a prescribed drug or maybe some glucosamine would help my alfie has that has he as joint problems the vet said glucoseamine would help and it does he improved alot
so yes it is worth rehoming this dog she deserves a loving home
as for how long she will live nobody really knows colies have a great life span if they are looked after like all dogs
I agree with Rachel, why are you rehoming this dog? 7 years is not old for a dog they live, with good care and feeding, to be about 12 or 13, so no this dog is not going to die soon.
Are you getting rid of her because she is getting old and worn out her usefulness or because you can no longer care for her properly?
It would be difficult to rehome a dog that has issues whether health or behavioral. Why not keep the dog?
Adopting you mean? If you are adopting this dog then it would be wonderful because you would be saving like 1 and a thousand dogs lives. My dog has and illness and nothing has been stopping her from being her normal crazy self she has Arthritis too. I say adopt the dog old or not because the dog has be dumped on before and it should have a second chance.
Good luck
Well she does sound like she isn’t long for this world, but if she has a Lovely temperment then you should let her have as long as she has left in a nice home, but there is also one thing. VET BILLS because she is old she will cost so much more than a pup/younger dog, but if you can afford it then, you should go and get that dog!!!
Good luck
I adopted my Greyhound when she was six. The fact that I am unlikely to have her for as long as I would have a young dog just wasn’t a factor because I fell in love with her and she picked me – decision made lol. Honestly maybe you will have to spend a bit more on vet fees, etc. but even if you got a young puppy there is no guarantee of perfect health and always a possibility of an accident and them getting injured. Besides the fact that she picked me, I was happy to take on an older dog as many people dismiss them as not being so cute as puppies, etc. so they end up in homes longer. Even if I had only had a few months with her it would have been worth it for me because every day she makes the world better for me, she is now nine and going strong so I hope to have many more good years with her. If you really like the dog and she likes you, you have the time and patience to train and acclimatise her to your home and if you can afford all the associated costs which come with a dog of any age then I would say yeah give her a home, it could be one of the best decisions you ever make. Good luck
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i would go for it, the older animals usually have a hard time finding a home, especially a collie as they are very common in shelters, some places only keep older ones for a certain amount of time before…..but most shelters uk don’t put healthy dogs down.
i adopted an old cat few years ago, she had been there for 2 years, had kidney failure and had a very split personality (tortoiseshell).
i was told they weren’t sure how long she would live, maybe even weeks, i had her just over a year before her kidneys gave up, i never regret a thing, even though she was known for randomly drawing blood, but im so happy knowing that i gave my puss-cat a warm happy home for her last year.
if i lived on my own, i would do it again in a flash.
A middle-sized dog can be expected to live at least into double figures, and many make it into the teenage years, so this dog should have a good few years left, assuming the age is accurate.
Were you there when the dog was checked over? If not are you sure there are no other health issues, like dental disease, which can mean quite a large initial cost in vet bills.
Arthritis is an ongoing problem which may need pain relief drugs on a long-term basis. As this is an existing problem it will be impossible to get health insurance to cover this particular condition from now on.
Also, spend time with the dog to get a real idea if there are any behaviour issues that may cause problems.
Having said all these negative things, it may be that this dog will be a great pet and companion for many years to come. It is wonderful that you are thinking of adopting an older dog as it can be very hard for these animals to find new homes.
Good luck.
Border collies can live to be about 13, 14 yrs old, so you would have some time with her. Go ahead and take her home. Senior dogs need a loving home too, not just puppies.
Seven years old is about middle-age for a collie – so she should be around for a few years yet !
The vet wouldn’t give her the all-clear if he didn’t think she’d have a good enough life. Arthritis can be controlled with medication – and the eye problem should be monitored just in case.
If I were you – I’d go ahead with the adoption – and enjoy your new-found friend.
I sponsor a dog through Dogs Trust.
ask the vet and see what he says as if no one takes her she will either be kept until she is re homed or put to sleep
PLEASE Take her on.How can you ask `is she worth adopting`!!!.She sounds lovely. look on it as shes coming to spend her days with you Not as shes coming to to spend her `last`days with you.(cup half full!!)
Don’t walk away from her .she will repay you,
I think that you should re-home her……Just because she is old doesn’t mean she still happy or fun to play with.
My dog lasted for 14 years so she could maybe last till she is about 14 as well.
Good Luck
And if you do get her then have a happy life with her!
If she is only 7 years old she could have half her life still in front of her. With the right owner treatment she could prove to be an excellent family pet.
Arthritis is not life threatening. Every dog is different but i’d say she has a good few years in her at least, although if the arthritis gets worse, pain relief won’t be cheap.