It takes a long time to get this sweet!
Meet Clarabelle! She is a super gentle, intelligent, mature soul looking for her retirement home! We don't know much about her history as she was found as a stray - but those pretty eyes must have quite the story to tell! Our vet estimates that she is 10 years old, and is 35 pounds and appears to be in good health!
The best word for Clara is GENTLE. She is extremely calm and doesn't bark much. She likes to be outside, going for walks (though the days of long hikes are behind her) and gazing out the French doors in her foster home. She is completely fine with the dog and cat in her foster home, and would be very trustworthy around children.
The best home for sweet Clara would be one without a lot of stairs - she is completely fine with a few stairs up and down from the porch/deck, but big flights of stairs may be difficult for her. Also, while she is good with children, small toddlers might be too much for her to handle.
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What are some advantages of adopting a senior dog?
1. What you see is what you get with a senior dog. You already know its size, its grooming needs, its personality, and its temperament. With a puppy, these are all unknowns, but with an older dog, you can be sure you’re getting exactly the kind of dog that will fit best into your lifestyle.
2. Many senior dogs are already housebroken and know basic commands. Generally, they don’t need the extensive training that a puppy requires. And by the way, it’s not true that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. You most certainly can!
3. Senior pets are typically much less destructive than puppies. They’ve already gone through the “chewing stage”, so you won’t have to worry about your shoes, furniture, and newspaper. Your senior dog most likely won’t be interested!
4. If you lead an “low impact” life, a senior dog will fit right in. They don’t usually require a lot of exercise, and they’re happy to cuddle on the couch.
5. Senior dogs are often overlooked in shelters. They’re the last to be adopted and the first to be euthanized. You truly are saving a life when you adopt a senior dog.
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If you are interested in finding out more about Clarabelle, please fill out an
application. Clarabelle is being fostered in Worcester.
The adoption fee is reduced because of her being a senior.
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Visual breed identification in dogs is unreliable, so for most of the dogs we are only guessing at predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality, not by breed label.Clarabelle
