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"Dear Rebecca,

I am the primary caregiver of an 86 year old disabled man. Do you think it is a bad idea to let him have a dog?"

Julia
Vanderbilt, MI



Hi Julia,

It is nice that you have such understanding of the bond the man you are caring for had for his companion animal. He is lucky to have you as a care giver. However, it would be ill-advised for him to take on the commitment of a puppy or any dog that is not already well-trained. This in itself would tend to make adoption the more likely option since not many well-behaved adult dogs are sold (as understandably most dogs sold by their owners are being sold as a last resort).

Can you imagine the companionship that your friend can reciprocate to a rescued older dog from a rescue shelter? Perhaps there is an older dog who has been rescued because their owner has recently died of old age - and these dogs are normally not a popular choice for adoption with families. I think this is a lovely chance for both your friend and his potential adoptee to share some much-needed companionship in their later years.

Sharing in your love of animals,

Rebecca Ann

If you have any more questions about your dog,
please feel free to contact me!

Rebecca Ann
Domestic Animal Behavioral Specialist
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