Why You Should Adopt a Senior Dog  Adopting a senior dog has a
lot of advantages. These golden oldies are already housebroken,
obey obedience commands, and require significantly less exercise
than their younger counterparts.  "There's nothing quite so wise
and wonderful as an old dog," says Judith Piper, founder of Old
Dog Haven in Arlington, Washington.  The rescue group has a
dedicated network of foster homes that specialize in saving dogs
eight years and older. Most pets usually arrive at the
organization after their elderly owner dies or is no longer able
to care for them.  Senior dogs are also surprisingly in demand
with adopters -- in part, Piper says, because what you see is
what you get.  A dog's size, personality, and energy level are
already known. There's no guessing what that small pup will
become as an adult, and that's a big bonus for many people
looking to add a pet to their household, especially if you don't
want long-term ownership commitments because of expected life
changes including retire