Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In reality, nobody wants to take the dog. (Notice no one on here is offering to adopt him?) And pushing him off into a rescue org's foster environment will likely be very stressful for him. I vote for euthanasia.

This. A puppy is easy to rehome. An adult purebred, also somewhat simple. A geriatric dog? Not so much.

The dog has had a good, long life. Give him a great last day and a good death. Trying to rehome him at that age is cruel.

Agree. Also, if rehomed and the dog becomes sick then it's becomes a burden to the new owner.

Let the dog cross the rainbow and reunite with your auntie!

Anonymous wrote:In reality, nobody wants to take the dog. (Notice no one on here is offering to adopt him?) And pushing him off into a rescue org's foster environment will likely be very stressful for him. I vote for euthanasia.

This. A puppy is easy to rehome. An adult purebred, also somewhat simple. A geriatric dog? Not so much.

The dog has had a good, long life. Give him a great last day and a good death. Trying to rehome him at that age is cruel.

Anonymous wrote:In reality, nobody wants to take the dog. (Notice no one on here is offering to adopt him?) And pushing him off into a rescue org's foster environment will likely be very stressful for him. I vote for euthanasia.

No one is going to offer to take a dog from a stranger on an anonymous message board--scammers are everywhere.

If you set the dog up with a good rescue, someone will want him.

I would try a senior dog rescue. Here is one I follow on social media https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/md/rockville/miris-haven-senior-dog-rescue-md514/

In reality, nobody wants to take the dog. (Notice no one on here is offering to adopt him?) And pushing him off into a rescue org's foster environment will likely be very stressful for him. I vote for euthanasia.

I am sorry about your family member's passing. If you are rehoming perhaps offer to cover vet bills and/or food for a year. That would make a big difference.

Anonymous wrote:Op here. I will try a few rescues. Would anyone here be interested in him? He’s tan and white and about 15lbs and has AKC paperwork although given his age I doubt anyone cares. Per his vet records he’s up to date on shots, neutered and had his teeth cleaned at the vet in 2023. He sleeps a lot, likes his food and doesn’t have any major issues getting around - he’s just a bit slow moving. He’s also been groomed recently.

I’m sorry about your family‘s passing. Where do you live? I can point you to a really good organization that will try and rehome your dog.

Rehome lost dog rescue will take him!

Anonymous wrote:Rehome, take to a shelter. that's terrible to euthanize with no health issues.

Extremely small chance that anyone will adopt a 16 year old job from a shelter. His last days will be stressful. Better to euthanize in his home, if possible. Give him as good a last day as you can. He’s already grieving.

Anonymous wrote:My aunt died and left behind a 16 year old dog. The dog besides being really old doesn’t have a lot of health issues. I live in a no pet building and can’t keep him (small shih tzu). Would you try to rehome this dog (obviously most people don’t want a 16 year old dog and I can’t hold on to him for more than 2 weeks due to building policy) or would you ask the vet to euthanize him due to his age and the stress of a new home?

Honestly, this depends on the dog. An easy-going, sociable/socialized, friendly dog might have no trouble finding a new home, even at an old age. If you can find a foster or a rescue group, not a shelter, you might be able to find a new home. Don't take him to a shelter though. That will likely result in poor kennel presence, a non-adoption, and the dog being put down alone after being abandoned in a strange place.

Personally, I'd put the dog down. A comfortable death while the dog is functional is a good end for a 16-year old dog. All other options mean major upheavals. While survivable, that's a risk and probably more trauma for the dog. For what gain?

Euthanasia exists for a reason. If you don't have a viable home lined up for him, please give him a great day and then put him down.

This is a local senior dog rescue you might try: https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/md/rockville/miris-haven-senior-dog-rescue-md514/

At least try to rehome. After two weeks of effort, you can take him to the vet.

From what I have seen, small senior dogs with no behavior problems get adopted fast through the local rescues. The fact that he had a recent dental is also in his favor, since dogs this age often need a lot of expensive dental work.

What else do you know about him--does he like other dogs? Get along with cats?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Rename. Like the pp, my mother also only adopts elderly or special needs dogs and has cycled through a lot of them. There are people out there who would happily take the dog

I don't know why you'd want to change his name.

They meant rehome.

Op here. I will try a few rescues. Would anyone here be interested in him? He’s tan and white and about 15lbs and has AKC paperwork although given his age I doubt anyone cares. Per his vet records he’s up to date on shots, neutered and had his teeth cleaned at the vet in 2023. He sleeps a lot, likes his food and doesn’t have any major issues getting around - he’s just a bit slow moving. He’s also been groomed recently.