Animal shelters around the world are filled with healthy and active elderly animals looking for a loving owner and a permanent home. The sad reality, however, is that these pets are often the last to be adopted – and the first to be put on the euthanasia list.
“I grew up with a lot of pets,” the man told The Dodo. “Both of my parents are animal lovers and almost always let me have whatever I want as long as I can take care of it.”
Well, one man is trying to get more people to understand the joy of adopting more senior animals using the power of social media. A 52-year-old animal lover named Steve Greig can’t stop bringing older dogs into his home in downtown Denver. So far, he has adopted about 10 old dogs, 4 chickens, 2 ducks, a rabbit and a pig.
“You almost know what you want out of life when you reach a certain age,” he says. “These older dogs know who they are and it is very easy to develop a relationship with a person or pet who knows who they are. So happy to know that these adorable animals are happy, loved and cared for. It makes my days worthwhile.”
“The Gang” has gained a pretty impressive following on Instagram, where they currently have close to a million followers.
If you want to know more about the lives of 10 old dogs, 4 chickens, 2 ducks, a rabbit and a pig, watch the video below.
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Source: HIS Education