Too many options out there. Too many young dogs, too many all-desirable puppies. At four years old, maybe. But five years old nah. Find me the newer model.
People look at the number.
It s a story animal rescuers and shelter operators alike repeat. Old dogs are difficult to place in homes. Puppies have the best chance to be adopted, followed by young dogs. And old, in the public s view, isn t that long a grace period. They fell in love with her, and her previous owners agreed to let her stay.