The Benefits of Choosing a Senior Dog

November is National Adopt a Senior Dog month!  While puppies can be irresistibly cute, there are so many reasons that senior pets may be the best choice of companion for many people. Adopting a senior pet may save a life – shelters are often crowded, leaving senior pets at risk of being put down. But even beyond the satisfaction of giving a senior dog a chance at a new life, senior dogs also have several positive qualities that make them particularly attractive to busy families.
This is Rocky, a Puppy Mill Rescue who is 19 Years Old!
Rocky's mom, Kim K, thanks Evanger's Senior Dinner for
keeping her dog so strong, healthy, and young at heart.

Adopted dogs are usually fully-grown and are well beyond crate training, separation anxiety, teething, and destructive tendencies that come along with puppies. Because they are full grown, there’s no mystery in the dog’s growth potential, grooming requirements, or temperament. The dog you meet is most likely the dog you’ll spend years loving. Training a senior dog is also much easier, as they typically know basic commands and don’t require constant puppy monitoring.


Best of all, senior dogs are ready to be faithful companions! They really do seem to know that they’ve been given a second chance. They are grateful for life, and the gentle company of their adoptive parents.

Evanger’s is excellent for senior dog nutrition. Our moist, meaty meals are gently on teeth, easy to digest, and provide the maximum nutritional benefits of fresh meat, fruits, and vegetables that are used in our recipes within 24 hours of collection from our local farms. Our classic Senior & Weight Management Dinners, made with USA-sourced chicken and brown rice, are formulated specifically for older, less active dogs.


Give a mature companion a chance and find out just how gratifying adopting a senior dog can be!

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