Adopt a Pet from a Shelter – November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month
November is national Adopt-a-Senior Pet Month so if you are looking to adopt a pet from a shelter this month take another look at an older dog or cat instead of a younger pet. Around Christmas time many folks often get puppies or kitties as Christmas gifts for their children however this isn’t necessarily the best time.
Usually families are extremely busy around the holidays and training a new pet can be a frustrating experience. Instead consider the possibility of adopting an older pet. While they may need to learn the ropes and in’s and out’s of your particular household the hard work has been done.
There are many benefits to adopting senior pets, including:
They have calmer temperaments and better manners. But don’t let their calm side fool you: Senior pets are still very active, but they are less likely to have that puppy energy that challenges even the most patient owners. Seniors often enjoy just lounging with their family or going for short, quiet walks.
Senior pets are easier to train and maintain their focus. Younger dogs especially have short attention spans, while older dogs learn quickly and are eager to please.
Older pets settle into your household a lot easier. Dogs are often already house-trained and will know how to ask to be let outside, and cats will know how to use their litter boxes. Older pets also are past the chewing and scratching stages and are content to find a soft place to nap.
You’ll have more time for yourself and to enjoy your pet, instead of cleaning up after them, attending to frequent bathroom breaks, teaching them manners, and all the other stuff that’s necessary when you have a youngster.
What you see is what you get. You know how big your dog or cat is going to be, his or her temperament and personality, and their activity level.
Senior pets have a lot of love left to give and form bonds easily.
Senior pets usually need less exercise and have less energy than their younger counterparts.
No matter the age, pets provide us with love and companionship and improve mental and physical health. In addition to the benefits of the heart, independent studies have shown that owning a pet can lower blood pressure, reduce stress levels and depression, increase physical activity and lengthen your lifespan.
While you may feel that you will get less time with an older pet put that thought out of your head, pets are considered seniors generally around the age of 6 – 7 that’s many years left to enjoy. Naturally if you find a dog or cat that are in their last years look at it from the pets side you are giving them a loving home for the remainder of their lives and it could be the best years they’ve known.
So adopt a pet from a shelter and try to find a senior dog or cat first if at all possible they have just as much love to give as a wee one.
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