I may be on the older side, but I’ve still got a lot to offer

I know, I know – puppies are irresistibly cute. But you won’t have to puppy-proof your house if you take me home, and I won’t eat your slippers!

“Older dogs are slower and need less exercise and more love,” says Sherri Franklin, the founder and CEO of Muttville. “They are happy to chill with you and binge-watch your favorite TV shows.”

In fact, Muttville’s fastest-growing program is its Senior for Seniors program, which pairs senior citizens with senior dogs.

But senior dogs don’t necessarily want to spend their days lounging and napping either. You can still teach an old dog new tricks.

Franklin’s own adopted Pomeranian never played with toys, but at 15 years young, she now plays fetch. The bottom line: Older dogs can be ideal companions in almost any home.