Senior Pup Day Saturday/Sunday

Yup, it’s #SeniorPupSaturday (Sunday) (thanks to the fun “We Rate Dogs” handle), which has led people from all over to share some truly adorable snapshots of older dogs they have the privilege of sharing their lives with. This from redstate.com.

Here are just a few of the many good dogs:

Hey, Bella!

Maggie is “glad it’s Saturday”!

This adorable old girl below came without a name. Any suggestions? ‘Toothless,’ perhaps?

And here’s Genevieve’s beautiful adoption tale, courtesy of her parents:

This is Genevieve! When we brought her home from the @NSSPCA 12 years ago last week, we were told she was 5, so we think she’s 17, although sometimes it’s hard to believe when she gets excited for a walk 🙂 She’s a very good girl. Old dogs are the best <3 #SeniorPupSaturday.

Now, in a related story, animal shelters across the country are helping find “furever” homes for aging  dogs and cats by waiving adoption fees in many parts of the nation. Try it out yourself. In just a couple seconds of searching online with the keywords “waive adoption fees” and your location, you will likely find results like the examples here.

One Chicago group held a similar event back in April — which makes sense, if you think about the new pup and kitten litters that (pardon the pun) tend to spring up around then. But in all seriousness, they must really be in dire need of help, by offering the special program for adult adoptees.

The “Don’t Forget Me” virtual adoption event began Friday and runs through April 24 by PAWS Chicago, the city’s largest no-kill humane organization, PAWS spokeswoman Julia Poukatch said Tuesday.

While thousands of dogs and cats have found homes through PAWS’ online adoption process, many adult dogs and cats “have been passed over for puppies and kittens, causing them to stay in the shelter much longer,” Poukatch said.

“Many of these pets are searching for an extra special adopter or foster who has the room in their home and heart to welcome an overlooked animal into their family and allow them to blossom,” Poukatch said.

One Tyler, Texas, shelter will give you a break on all adoption fees this month — if you bring in a donation of a fleece blanket to help comfort these deserving creatures, according to KETK.

The Tyler, Texas Animal Control and Shelter will waive adoption fees for the month of August with the donation of fleece blankets.

Those who donate six 50″ by 60″ fleece blankets will have their adoption fees waived.

All the animals will be spayed, neutered, microchipped and vaccinated.

As Susie Moore might opine about such a festive occasion, “Giggity!”

Happy Sunday Def-Con News readers. As you may have opined this article is about old dogs. Yes, puppies are cute, but they quickly become pains in the ass. My wife and I have learned over the years that 18 months is the age when dogs (large dogs) have begun to fit in well to the family and have ceased to be frequent pains in the ass.

Enjoy!