Senior Pets are Great Company for Senior Citizens
Senior pets are great company for senior citizens. Many elderly people find the calm presence of an older pet very comforting. They appreciate having a companion who is also “getting up there” in age, doesn't mind hearing the same stories again and again, and is content to move through life at a slower speed.
Older pets are relaxing to hang out with. Senior dogs and cats have all the basics down and aren't full of wild energy to burn. Because you're not constantly chasing around or cleaning up after your older pet, you have a lot more time to spend finding fun things to do or just relaxing together.
Adopted senior pets are grateful for your kindness. Somehow, older pets seem to know you gave them a home when no one else would. Many new owners form a close bond very quickly with their senior dog or cat, because the pet shows them a level of attention and devotion that is unique to older adopted animals.
Almost without exception, people who adopt older animals feel a special sense of pride and purpose in opening their heart to a hard-to-place pet. Doing a good thing really does make you feel good!
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Generous donors sponsor a portion of the adoption fees on these special orphans to qualified homes. In addition:
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The pet is spayed or neutered.
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Up-to-date on vaccinations including an eight-way distemper shot, Bordetella and rabies,
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The pets are started on heartworm and flea and tick prevention.
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All adopted pets receive microchips for identification in case they are lost.
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Dogs are heartworm tested, stool checked; and wormed, if needed.
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Cats have a four-way vaccination, stool checked, and wormed if needed; if over 12 weeks old they also receive a rabies vaccination. All are leukemia & combo tested and started on flea prevention.