Taxi's Carol Kane Sweetly Advocates for Rescuing Senior Shelter Pups
The Princess Bride and Taxi actress, the iconic Carol Kane, is not only amazingly talented and beautiful but also an advocate for adopting senior dogs, which makes us love her all the more.
The 72 year old star of Broadway, television and movies shared with People Magazine in an exclusive why she thinks people should adopt older dogs.
Carol Kane told People in an exclusive, "The last two babies I had were quite elderly when we got together,” Kane, 72, tells PEOPLE exclusively: Johnny, who she had for years and who sadly passed away six months ago, and before that, Dainty.
The latter pooch, the Oscar nominee recalls, “was so old and blind and weak when I got her. And everybody said, ‘That's a hospice situation.’ Well, she lived another solid five years after we got together.”
Kane’s advice to prospective dog owners is to be open to all options. “It's a wonderful thing if you feel like maybe rescuing an older dog,” she says, “because a lot of people don't want them, because they want a quote-unquote, ‘cute puppy.’ But a puppy's not going to stay a puppy, so that's a bad idea anyway!”
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It's always so wonderful to see people, especially famous people, advocating for giving older dogs a chance at a forever home. Hopefully this inspires more people to adopt elderly dogs because there are so many wonderful reasons to do so!
Reasons to Adopt a Senior Dog
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Senior dogs deserve to live out their golden years before they cross the rainbow bridge in a home full of all the love and care they deserve. Many dogs don't do well in shelters, and a dog who has lived all their life with one owner only to be surrendered may have a more difficult time with kennel stress.
Senior pups usually have some form of training all ready in place, whether that be knowing how to sit or how to ask to go outside to do their business. They are also less destructive than puppies when it comes to chewing things. A lot of senior dogs also love relaxing a bit more than high energy puppies, and even though seniors also need daily walks they are great for having a binge-watching sofa cuddle buddy.
A lot of dog parents who have rescued senior pups also believe they are grateful and affectionate because they realize they have been given a second chance at having their happily ever after.
Adopting a senior dog means you will be freeing up kennel space for another deserving pet to find a home. Finally, senior dogs are so loving and grateful and have a lot of life left to live. If you are interested in adopting a senior dog, please check with your local animal shelter or humane society.
