Old Pets, New Lives!

Senior pets make great companions for senior people.

As I was perusing story entries for our new blog launch next Saturday, one of our members reminded me of a subject we have not discussed in a while when she sent me the story of her senior cat. Today I want you to think about adopting a senior animal.

Most people automatically think of a puppy oe a kitten when they think of adopting a dog or cat. Puppies and kittens are warm and cuddly, and everyone wants to hold and pet them. But puppies or kittens demand patience and energy to help them become wonderful family members and companions. Older animals, however, can be as cute and lovable as babies, and they often come with many wonderful qualities that babies take years to grow into.

Perhaps you are reluctant to adopt a senior pet because you fear that your time with your new best friend will be short, bringing that painful time of loss closer. But the privilege of loving a senior pet makes every single day special, as you and your companion share love, friendship, and a special relationship that grows stronger with the knowledge that you have given this fine old pet a second chance at life. The love that grows from this knowledge is stronger than the pain of eventual separation.

So spread the word! Adopting a senior dog is a wonderful experience for you and your new pet. You will gain a faithful companion. You will save a life. And don’t forget, senior pets and senior people bring out the best in each other. Old pets make great friends!

Reasons to Adopt a Senior Pet

1.) Senior pets 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.

2.) Senior pets have a tremendous amount of love to give. When you rescue a senior pet, you have a best friend for life.

3.) Senior pets reward your care with an unwavering devotion. Nothing matches the love of a senior pet for his/her rescuer.

4.) Senior pets have learned many of life’s lessons. They know, for example, that shoes are for walking and bones are for chewing, how to use a litter box, and not to scratch your furniture.

5.) Senior pets know that great outdoors is for eliminating and the house is for relaxing. Your carpet will last longer with a senior pet.

6.) Senior pets can learn new tricks and be valuable family and community members. Senior dogs make excellent therapy dogs.

7.) Senior pets 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.

8.) Senior pets make excellent companions for everyone, especially senior people.

Senior pets are often the first to be killed in area shelters. Passed over for cute and cuddly puppies and kittens, they often do not have a chance and must go to make space for more puppies and kittens. Adopting a senior pet saves a life!

Does your local shelter euthanize senior pets before offering them for adoption? Call your local shelter and tell them you would like a senior pet! Let them know that senior pets make wonderful companions. Save a life. Spread the word: Old Pets,make Great new Friends!

Until Tomorrow Remember

BE THE CHANGE YOU SEEK!

Janette