It has been a dream of mine to either foster or adopt an older child, but due to other family responsibilities, this dream has never been realized. And now, at my age, I don't know if I would be considered or think I would have the physical stamina to keep up with the family responsibilities and give the time needed to a teen. However, I'm not totally letting the dream die. If my family circumstances should change, I might look into it. If it were up to me, however, I would adopt a "puppy" in a heartbeat!