Japan NGO matches senior shelter dogs with senior citizens english.kyodonews.net

KYODO NEWS - 36 minutes ago - 14:35 | Lifestyle, AllA nonprofit organization in central Japan has started an initiative to match aging abandoned dogs with older hopeful dog owners.
Dog Duca, a Nagoya-based organization which finds homes for shelter dogs, is running what it calls a "senior dog supporter system" -- a matching service for elderly dogs and citizens 65 years or older.
The elderly are often hesitant to give homes to shelter dogs for fear future illnesses would render them unable to look after their new pets.
In the same vein, most elderly dogs are shunned by prospective owners due to their short remaining lifespan.
They are also likely to get more attention from elderly owners, who are no longer preoccupied by other responsibilities such as work and children.