Why You Won’t Regret Adopting a Senior Pet!
Hi, Faithful Readers! Max here! Just wanted to let you know that November is Adopt A Senior Pet month. I get why all those wonderful people who choose pet adoption want puppies, kittens and younger pets. But, just like grandmas and grandpas, older homeless pets need love, too.
The folks at SanctuaryforSeniorPets.org agree with me that older pets can be as cute and lovable as puppies and kittens, and—especially when it comes to senior dogs—they often come with many wonderful qualities that puppies take years to grow into.
Why You Should Adopt a Senior Dog
- Senior dogs love to sleep and cuddle the day away. They enjoy a brisk daily walk, but the best part of the day is the nap. They love for you to join them.
- Senior dogs have a tremendous amount of love to give. When you rescue a senior dog, you have a best friend for life.
- Senior dogs reward your care with an unwavering devotion. Nothing matches the love of a senior dog for his rescuer.
- Senior dogs have learned many of life’s lessons. They know, for example, that shoes are for walking and bones are for chewing.
- Senior dogs know that great outdoors is for eliminating and the house is for relaxing. Your carpet will last longer with a senior dog.
- Senior dogs can learn new tricks and be valuable family and community members. They make excellent therapy dogs.
- Senior dogs often fit into your household with ease. They find the softest, warmest spot in the house and claim it for their own, but they will share with you, too.
- Senior dogs make excellent companions for everyone, especially senior people.
- Senior dogs are often the first to be killed in area shelters. Passed over for cute and cuddly puppies, they often do not have a chance and must go to make space for more puppies.
- Adopting a senior dog saves a life!
Think about it. When you get older, start turning gray and move a little slower, you’ll still want to be appreciated, cared for and loved. Imagine the love and affection you’ll get from a senior dog who never believed he’d get a chance to love and be loved again. To those of you who adopt a senior pet this month—Mittens and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
