Senior Dogs
Some animals are harder to find homes for than others. Kittens and puppies practically adopt themselves. Here at The Toronto Humane Society we want all animals to find loving new homes, especially those who are needy, like senior dogs. We have dedicated this section to older animals to inform the public about the joys of adopting a senior pet.
While shaping the life of a young pet sounds appealing, giving a second chance to an older animal can be equally rewarding. Older animals possess many admirable qualities that come with maturity and senior pets will be forever grateful for the love and attention you give them. Older dogs have many benefits when it comes to behavioural issues: they don't need to be taught not to chew such things as table legs; they are already housebroken; they are less disruptive in a new home environment.
Remember: you might not be able to teach an old dog new tricks, but you can certainly get a lot of pleasure discovering some of the old tricks he or she might have learned over the years! If you want to give a senior pet a new lease on life please see the list below to view some of the senior dogs available for adoption.
Below are some of our senior dogs currently available for adoption:
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Claira
A108033
Female (Spayed)
8-10 years
Claira is a beautiful, affectionate, and loyal old girl of around the ages 8 to 10. As can sometimes happen in the German Shepherd breed, Claira has hip dysplasia. Some days her limp is glaringly clear and others she becomes very playful showing little sign of her problem. She is afraid of stairs and should never use them. She is intelligent as you will soon learn. She recognizes the commands “Sit” and “Stay”. At home she never barks and is a quiet and obedient companion. Claira is a dog who loves and needs the company of her guardians. As she is territorial with her space outdoors, Claira does well in dog parks only when there are many dogs in the area. She does not get along very well with other dogs in one-on-one situations. Soon enough you will be able to predict her warning signs but a muzzle is recommended when walking Claira out on the sidewalk (crowded areas should be avoided). From time to time, Claira poops indoors, so a home with a backyard is highly preferable so she can easily run outside if she needs. It would also be preferable that her owner have air-conditioning as she does shed, and thus it would be good to brush her regularly. Claira has been unlucky in the past and she deserves to find a good home to accommodate her needs as she gets older.
Claira is in a foster home now, but is still available for adoption.
For more information call 416.392.2273
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 New Shelter adoption hours are:
11 River St.: Seven Days a Week, 12pm to 7 pm
2802 Victoria Park Ave.: Seven Days a Week, 11am to 7pm
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