12 REASONS TO ADOPT AN ADULT/OLDER DOG 1.)WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET 2.) LESS VET TRIPS They have a stronger immune system. 3.) INSTANT COMPANION 4.) LOYALTY,LOYALTY,LOYALTY They make exceptional, extremely loyal companions. 5.) ALREADY HOUSE-TRAINED/EASIER TO TRAIN 6.) HEALTH BENEFITS Petting a dog lowers stress levels. Walking a dog strengthens the heart. 7.) THEY ALREADY KNOW THE DRILL No chewing/frenetic puppy stages.Most already have been in households so they adapt quickly. 8.) JUST AS AFFECTIONATE AS PUPPIES 9.) EXCELLENT COMPANIONS 10.) NO HUGE LIFESTYLE CHANGES No wondering what to wipe up or clean up. No puppy proofing the house. 11.) EASE OF GUARDIANSHIP 12.) SAVE A LIFE They are often the first to be euthanized. Passed over for puppies simply because people are not aware that exactly what they are looking for is already waiting patiently in a cage nearby, sometimes slated for euthanasia soon unless adopted. Adopting an adult/older dog is like bringing home an already complete package of loyalty, dependability, and love. The work has already been done for you. It's all there in the adult/older dog. All you have to do is open your life and heart to one. <A HREF="http://www.reginahumanesociety.ca/rhs?PAGEID=115" TARGET=_blank>http://www.reginahumanesociety.ca...</A> <A HREF="http://www.mjhs.ca/" TARGET=_blank>http://www.mjhs.ca/</A> <A HREF="http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/SK03.html" TARGET=_blank>http://www.petfinder.com/shelters...</A> <A HREF="http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/SK12.html" TARGET=_blank>http://www.petfinder.com/shelters...</A>