Chris Evans claimed adopting a fully-grown dog was the ” finest decision of my life”– even though he said he constantly believed he would save a young puppy.

In a new meeting with BuzzFeed shared Friday, Evans was surrounded by both puppies and elderly dogs while answering questions.

The “Buzz Lightyear” actor said that, although his dog Dodger was around 2 years of ages at the time Evans adopted him, he was much older than the puppy he constantly believed he would certainly obtain.

” It had not been the story I had in my mind, but it wound up being the best decision of my life,” Evans claimed, including that it’s a “shame” adult dogs usually get overlooked in sanctuaries.

When he was presented to older dogs throughout the interview, Evans laid on the floor to “build some trust” with the animals.

” These wonderful men, who knows what their story is. It just makes you want to spend time and gain their trust,” he claimed. “No much better feeling than earning a dog’s trust, is there?”

He later on added: “It’s so sweet, I mean they just have such a link with whoever they have actually been around for awhile, and it makes an older dog’s love so special. You got to earn it. No disrespect to the puppies, but these men have probably seen some points, and also as a result, they’re possibly a little wary. It’s why it takes time, I really respect that.”

Evans frequently shares pictures of Dodger on social media. On Might 20, he shared an Instagram photo of the puppy resting on his shoulder for National Rescue Canine Day.

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The “Avengers” star also attempted to provide Dodger a haircut at home throughout the coronavirus pandemic. He claimed the attempt went “so wrong, so fast” after the trim wound up looking patchy.

I assured him I knew what I was doing. He seemed skeptical at first, but with the help of a few treats, I talked him into it.

It went so wrong, so fast. I guess some things are better left to the professionals.

(He hasn’t seen a mirror yet. I told him it looks great) pic.twitter.com/uooHwtmgH3

— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) May 4, 2020

Petful reports that older animals with longer keeps are usually the least most likely to be adopted and one of the most likely to be euthanized. Animal supply company Chewy writes that although puppies are more demanded, the benefits of adopting a senior dog include less training, more stable energy levels, and much more knowledge of the pet’s requirements and personality.