Adopt a Senior Pet Month

Many dogs go gray in the face as they get older. Cats, on the other hand, tend to maintain their youthful color and often do not show their age until they…

A dog's muzzle often turns gray as it ages, but in cats it is difficult to distinguish an older animal. Even so, as a pet ages, its needs change - as your…

In my personal experience, I have enjoyed the companionship of an elderly dog who lived to be age 19, and a senior cat who lived to be over 20. I know…

Dogs tend to show their age because their muzzles go gray. It's harder to tell with cats. A cat may never go gray (unless that's its original color, like…

Senior pets in animal shelters have a tough time finding homes. Just being in a shelter may be traumatic if they are accustomed to a home and a caring…

This is a time of year when there are fewer puppies and kittens available to adopt. But shelters still have lots of great adult animals and even some…

Some folks may be hesitant to adopt an older pet, but the advantages usually outweigh the disadvantages. Often the adoption fee is reduced for senior…