get a 9 year old dog?

[preslove]

So, I really want a welsh corgi, but feel guilty about buying a pure bred puppy. There's a 9 year old corgi in an animal shelter 2 1/2 hours away from me & I'm considering it. 9 years is a long time, but she would still live for several years more, at least.

Pro's

Save a dog from destruction
Don't support puppy mills
Already house trained
Already neutered
$45 adoption fee vs $400-500

Con's

Will die in a couple years.
Don't get that raise-through-its-lifetime-experience


:/

 

[James3shin]

I think you should get the Corgi from the pound. 9 years old is a long time, but I'm certain the Corgi is going to be a great companion regardless. If anything, you don't have to train the dog and if you really are worrisome about the Corgi's health/longevity, then get pet insurance. Insurance for dogs is very cheap especially when they cover check ups.

 

[Pacfanweb]

One of the best dogs I ever had was an older dog. I highly recommend the experience.

 

[sixone]

Originally posted by: preslove
Con's

Will die in a couple years.
Don't get that raise-through-its-lifetime-experience

:/

Once you bond with the dog, neither of those will matter. And you cannot not not put a price on not having to house-train a new dog.

 

[Insomniator]

I would go for it...

 

[sixone]

Originally posted by: preslove
Con's

Will die in a couple years.
Don't get that raise-through-its-lifetime-experience

:/

Once you bond with the dog, neither of those will matter. And you cannot not not put a price on not having to house-train a new dog.

 

[SLU MD]

just a pet peeve of mine,

Its a rescueD dog, not a rescue dog.

Big difference, he likely will not save your life, but it would be great of you to save his!!

 

[TastesLikeChicken]

Does the shelter have a test-drive program where you can try the dog out for a few days, or a week? Some do. It's a good way to find out if this dog is for you.

 

[xeno2060]

Corgi's are fine Dogs

 

[KaOTiK]

Adopt the pooch.

Sure the dog is a bit old, but that shouldn't stop you. Plus, older dogs tend to not be adopted as much and thus are put down more (I was told that years ago by someone who worked at the shelter iirc) so you might be the pooches only chance too.

Go for it, you'll feel great and have a new friend for a long time still.

 

[Oil]

Corgis live to at least 15 so you have plenty of time to bond with the dog

 

[UnatcoAgent]

Go for it! Still lots of time left, you can rescue a little critter and completely turn its life around, make it so happy!

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: Oil
Corgis live to at least 15 so you have plenty of time to bond with the dog

Yep, a nine year old Corgi will still have plenty of energy and provide you many years of companionship.

You'll be doing a great thing for him and yourself.

 

[RgrPark]

Don't make the mistake of turning your back on a potential loyal, loving pet!

 

[0roo0roo]

are u ready to pay medical bills?


anyways i wouldn't feel guilt about supporting a good breeder. no worse than having a child instead of adopting.

adopting from the pound doesn't really affect the problem of too many stray/abandoned dogs in any significant way. its certainly not a disincentive to f**kup owners.

and there are loads of questions about a dog that old. let alone any problems. its an act of charity. but its certainly not for someone with little experience or time.

 

[RaistlinZ]

A 9 year old dog reminds me of This comedy classic.

3:10 - 3:20 LMAO! :laugh:

 

[Farang]

Sorry to be a grammar nazi but its "an 9 year old dog"

 

[Skyclad1uhm1]

If you adopt a dog which has had a crappy life so far you can give him/her something he/she otherwise would never have had.

One of my sisters brought home a German Shepherd when she was studying to be a vet. He was probably over 9 years old, and had been abused badly by his previous owner(s) before being sold to serve as lab animal. The university had given him shelter but had given up on him since he was in such a bad shape. As we already had a female German Shepherd at home (and two cats, some guinea pigs, and a rabbit) my sister wanted to give him a decent time at the end of his life still.
While he didn't even dare enter the house at first (his previous owner apparently beat him badly if he ever tried to do so) in the end he was a very kind dog to have, and he lived for over 2 years still.
And for those wondering: He fancied our female cat, and just accepted the other animals as part of the family, so he never gave any problems. Except when trying to be nice to my uncle by giving him his lead ball to play with. By dropping it right in his crotch while my uncle was drinking hot tea. Which subsequently also dropped.

 

[between]

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

Originally posted by: Farang
Sorry to be a grammar nazi but its "an 9 year old dog"

Ummm.... wut? No.

 

[Skyclad1uhm1]

Originally posted by: between

Originally posted by: Farang
Sorry to be a grammar nazi but its "an 9 year old dog"

I thought you used "an" when it is followed by a noun starting with a vowel or the letter "h"..?

grammar nazi!

 

[skace]

Originally posted by: Farang
Sorry to be a grammar nazi but its "an 9 year old dog"

9 is spelled nine, as in, starting with an "n". "An nine" sounds fucking awful.

 

[alkemyst]

two dogs are better than one, having an older dog to help educate a younger one is pretty helpful.

Get the older dog and get it used to the home and keep your eyes open for another younger one. No need to go to a breeder. Check if there are any Corgi rescues in your area or close by.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: SLU MD
just a pet peeve of mine,

Its a rescueD dog, not a rescue dog.

Big difference, he likely will not save your life, but it would be great of you to save his!!

Well unfortunately you'd be just a grammar nazi and most refer to them as a rescue dog to differentiate from a pound dog (which is also rescueD).

A rescue dog is one usually specifically from an organization that specialized in finding homes for one or more specific breeds.