November is adopt a senior dog month so we will be featuring some great seniors that need homes in our upcoming Feature Fridays but today I wanted to share some reasons why you should consider adding a senior dog to your family.

Most dogs are considered to be "senior" starting at age seven. Larger dogs are considered senior earlier than smaller dogs because the mature slower. Most people over look the seniors and go straight for the cute puppies or younger more active, less grey looking dogs. Unfortunately, due to over crowding senior dogs are the first to be euthanized.

Senior dogs lose their homes for a variety of reasons, usually having nothing to do with their behavior or temperament, but more due to the fact that their owners are unable to keep them for reasons including: the death of a guardian, a new baby, loss of a job, a move, or a change in work schedule.

Here are some great reasons why you should consider adopting or fostering a senior dog: