When it comes to getting a new dog, most of us automatically think of puppies and assume it’s a furry little canine baby we’ll be welcoming into our home. We don’t usually think of our “new” dog as being a senior citizen, but there are plenty of adult and senior dogs out there in need of loving homes and bringing one into your family can be an immensely rewarding experience. Dog safety expert Peggy Rew is a huge fan of senior dog adoption- join her and Tina today for a discussion about the joys and challenges of adopting older dogs.
Peggy Rew is a professional pet nanny, published wordsmith, copy editor, and pet care educator. A pet rescuer since the ‘70’s, Rew has touched the lives of more than 4,000 animals: dogs, cats, horses, goats, reptiles, llamas, fish, bunnies, and birds, etc. Her penned creations include poetry, short stories and hundreds of published articles.
Resources
Books: Dog Bite Prevention: Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared! by Peggy Rew
Podcasts: YFD 197: Old Dogs go to Helen
YFD 26: Giving Older Dogs the Good Life
YFD 246: Dog Safety with Peggy Rew
