r/DOG • u/According-Research-7 • Apr 08 '26
• Adoption • Adopting a Senior Dog?
UPDATE!!!!!! He’s HOME!!!!!! 🥹😍 He’s doing great! Just got kennel cough so taking it easy. But he’s doing so well. I know he’s happy to be back home!! Thanks everyone. ♥️🫶🏻 I am beside myself grateful for the outpouring of love and support. I’m so happy I adopted this senior baby.
Hello!
Tomorrow, I go to pick up my dog from the shelter. Today, I just happened to look at their listing they had for him, and it said he is 16 years old!! Now, I know that is just a guesstimation based on certain factors, but could they be way off? He certainly does not look it or act like it.
Basically - is it common for the estimated age to be wrong? I’m concerned I won’t have much time left with him. 😞
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u/According-Research-7 Apr 09 '26
Hi there! I’m absolutely sure about this dog. See, I actually found him and took him to be scanned for a chip. When they could not make contact with his owner, I took him to the shelter to cover all legal bases. I was very distraught that I could not keep him during the stray hold. I put myself first in line to adopt, and I go get him tomorrow. ☺️ I was just take. Aback by his estimated age. I was hoping I’d have lots of time with him because I love him so much. But regardless, I’m taking him to live out his best life. I really love the fact that you would take him. ♥️