An Age Question

[anngie]

I have been a member of this board for a very long time but have not posted here in quite some time. My 8 year old GSD, Bandit, passed away unexpectedly on this past Friday of a blood clot, the Vet thinks. We are totally heartbroken and missing him terribly.
I am 70 and my husband is almost 77. Would we be considered too old to adopt a rescue?

[carmspack]

sorry for your loss . You are only 70 years old !! Think positive. A new dog-love could very well increase your happiness and give you that boost to live another 40 or so years. I see that as a win - win . I have seen some wonderful sounding deserving dogs available that have some age on them themselves. There have been some beautiful dogs available from shelters where the owners have passed away and there were the dogs , well loved, well mannered , just needing a safe and loving home.

Carmen
Carmspack Working German Shepherd Dogs

[Mac's Mom]

I'm so sorry for your loss. As for being too old - no way!

[anngie]

I wrote the Ga. German Shepherd rescue this morning. I think we should think of a smaller dog but my husband cannot think of anything but another GSD. Bandit was only 8 and our Sarge before him was 10 when he died of cancer.
I am thinking of a smaller GSD and don't want to go through the hurt of being turned down because of age. Bandit was usually around 110 lbs.
I am thinking in the 70-75 lb range if we do qualify.

[gracieGSD]

So sorry for your loss. I would think that your experience with GSD would be a positive with a rescue as far as approval goes. I've only heard that our local shelter will not adopt out adult dogs to homes with kids under 10yrs. You mention a smaller dog? Maybe a GSD mix? Best of luck to you

And never too old!

[kiya]

I recently helped my 85 yr old aunt adopt a cat from a shelter, if I remember correctly I had to co-sign that I would care for the cat if something happened to her. Do you have someone that could co sign if it was required?

[anngie]

I don't think anyone in the family would want a GSD. My son has Bandit's brother and they have a 2 yr old little boy now. When their dog passes on to the rainbow bridge, I think they will get a smaller dog. The others like small dogs. My daughter has a Maltese.

[LaRen616]

Maybe a dog that is 3+ years old?

[anngie]

Originally Posted by LaRen616

Maybe a dog that is 3+ years old?

That is what I am thinking, out of the puppy stage but since we have 2 small grandchildren in the family, he or she would have to be child friendly. Our yard backs up to a pre-school too.

[anngie]

My husband and I are both checking the rescue sites and looking for another GSD or mostly GSD in the 60-70 lb range. I will keep checking here too.
We would drive to SC,FL, or NC. Thank you all so much.