The Virtues of Older Dogs

A Bull Mastiff was given up because of his old age.

We are often called upon to rescue old dogs and many a time we find ourselves with a fair number of Senior Citizens.  Many people tell us they are not interested in them because they are too  old. 

It is not surprising that shelters consider these animals virtually unadoptable if they are over five years old.  We find these attitudes senseless  and unacceptable.  There are many virtues in older dogs.  Having been through a fair bit, they are  typically calm, gentle and easy-going.

Beethoven was given up when he was 5 years old
because he started to misbehaved.

Many older dogs have at least half of their lives ahead of them if they receive proper care. These can be very special, loving and productive years, if human companions open their minds and hearts to welcome them.

It is apparent most people want puppies, and therefore puppies are easy to adopt.  In many cases, people do not realise what they are getting into when they get a puppy.  When they realize how much work and attention a puppy requires, many wish they had adopted an older dog that isn't as energetic and is comparatively easier to care for.




Abigail was from SPCA Selangor,
she given up because of her skin problems
and it was difficult to rehome.
After tender  loving care (TLC), Abigail
is a pretty lady.

If you could adopt one of them, you would be giving an older dog a second chance at the life he or she deserves.  Please remember they are in need of homes through no fault of their own.  It is certainly not their fault that they have gotten older.  It happens to all of us. You may be surprised how little age matters when you see some of these great dogs.

In fact, if we didn't tell you how old some of them are, you would probably have a hard time guessing. These dogs are the ones who really need special people to come forward.

I am Bond

Hi! My name is Bond.

I arrived at Noah's Ark on Tuesday  evening. Thanks to Noah's Ark for giving me a second chance to be alive.

My ex-owner brought me to the vet to be put down because I met with a road accident and injured my left mid femur which had to be amputated. 

The ex-owner refused to pay for my surgery - what an owner he was.

This would not have happened if he had allowed me to pee and poo in the garden.  He made me do my business outside the house - till one day a car hit  me.  Can you feel the pain that I went through for a few days with no treatment? 

I am only 1.5 years old and I have so much to live for.

 
Such owners are super irresponsible and a miser, they have no heart or compassion for their pet that bring them love,  joy and companionship.
 
You took me in when I was a cute puppy.  I still have my looks. Now that I am no longer a perfect dog, you have conveniently wanted to end my life.
 
I will be receiving medical treatment to amputate my left hind leg soon at Noah's Ark ABC Clinic* and I will soon be able to walk like my friends.

If you visit me at the sanctuary, remember  to say "Hi" to me.
 
Licks from
Bond

Footnote:

 * Noah's Ark ABC Clinic (ABC = Animal Birth Control)

News from Noah's Ark Cares - 28 August '13

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In Loving Memory of Shanti

How Wang Wang escaped death

Wang Wang, may even be described as the biggest ‘survivor’ of them all. For a long time, he suffered, tied to a tree where he was beaten by the rain and scorched by the sun. Wang-Wang also had severe injuries on his back – the result of a scalding three months earlier, as well as a deep cut caused by the metal chain tied tightly around its neck. These painful wounds were never attended to. Although his ex-owner was pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three days in jail and a fine of RM 200, she could well have been jailed for six months for this extreme cruelty.

Wang Wang was sent to the SPCA Selangor, afraid and confused, he bit a volunteer who’d unwittingly walked into his kennel. He probably mistook the volunteer for someone who would ill-treat him again. The biting incident would have sealed his fate if not for the compassion of his kennel supervisor who called Raymund and asked if he could be re-housed at Noah's Ark.

Wang Wang has been living at Noah's Ark since 2006, running freely and cheerfully with his pals.