Why should you adopt a Senior Pet?

Senior pets need your love and attention too! Shelters are filled with cute puppies and kittens who generally get fist pick at a new home. But older pets are often overlooked but they too need that second chance. Why adopt a senior pet?

• Senior pets are generally already housebroken
• Senior pets are past the stage of destruction – most of them won’t chew on your shoes or scratch your furniture.
• Senior pets enjoy a quiet moment with their owners, and are happy to simply just take a nap once in a while. They don’t feel the need to throw the ball 24hrs a day!
• The senior pets calm demeanor and less intense exercise needs make senior pets perfect for Senior Citizens, Full-time working couples, and anyone living with a restricted outdoor space.

Where can you find a senior pet?

There are so many places you can find a senior pet these days and many of them will offer discounts for adopting mature pets. Your local shelter would be a great place to start looking. Many of the pets there are in IMMEDIATE need of adoption.

If you want to adopt a specific breed, then look for breed rescues. The cost of adoption is much less than going to a breeder and chances are you will get a pet that has already been to the vet, been spayed and had all of its immediate health care needs resolved. Most of the time these pets will only be released once they have recovered and are in the maintenance stage, which will minimize the cost to the new owner. These pets are also generally already housebroken, and many of them have been to training already. All of this adds up to a lot of savings for you and a second chance for a senior pet.

The ASPCA has named November the official "adopt a senior pet" month. Open your heart – not your wallet – adopt a senior pet today! They are waiting for you to give them that second chance. I guarantee you that they will not disappoint you!

Ready to get Started?

Are you ready to open your home to a senior pet but not sure where to start? I can help! Let me know where you live, your preference (breed, age, sex) and I will try to help you find a new friend through a local shelter or breed rescue. Most breed rescues or local shelters will charge a modest adoption fee - often much less than purchasing a pet from a breeder. Open your heart and your home to a senior pet today! E-mail me today to get started!