Senior Dogs:

 A comment on senior dogs: We just recently lost Taylor and he was the third senior dog we adopted. We only had him 6 weeks, but in that 6 weeks we were rewarded beyond measure. When we adopt a senior dog we never know if we will have them for a week, year or more. We were able to give Taylor a comfortable and safe home, 24/7 attention, and pamper him beyond measure. While we miss him very much we are grateful for the 6 weeks we had him. 

He was able to experience many firsts while he was with us. He slept in memory foam beds which eased the pain on his arthritic bones, he got to explore a back yard that is fenced in with 6' fencing which is safe. He got his first taste of peanut butter which it turned out he really wasn't that wild over. He had donut day which is 2-3 donut holes freshly made. He had a chance to walk down the tractor trail and sniff and explore. He had many new experiences but mostly he had two people who loved and cared for him day and night. 

What we gained from knowing him was priceless. I admired him and his ability to forge on in spite of his painful arthritis. He was a true inspiration. He was on pain meds but he still had pain - we could tell. He would come over to me with those loving eyes and get attention and doggy pats as many times as he wanted. He was with one of us constantly. His prior life may have been bad but his last six weeks were good ones. He turned out to be a real character. He would casually pick up a pillow or something else and take it to his bed and wait for us to come and take it back. 

I don't think any fur family member inspired me as much as Taylor did. He fought through the pain of his severe arthritis without complaint. When he would fall down he would struggle back up and go on. Taylor was truly an ambassador dog for senior German Shepherd dogs everywhere. Until he got very sick he always had a smile and even when he was very sick he would give a little smile. We will miss Taylor and look forward to adopting another senior family member. The senior dog has much to give and we have much to give them. Senior's rock!!!!!!