The Truth Behind the Myths

Its really tough to be a homeless pet. Its even harder for senior pets. Adopters often overlook lovely seniors because of some sad misconceptions:

Myth #1 Seniors will have more health issues.

The great thing about adopting a pet from rescue is that known health issues are never kept hidden. Age is never a guarantee as I have lost younger pets to cancer while my seniors have surprised us all.

Myth #2 Only puppies and kittens can bond to their adopter.

Boy that's a real misconception because with older comes the wiser bits. Seniors are smart enough to get what a blessing a second chance is.

Myth #3 You can't teach an old dog new tricks.

Actually, older pets are more settled and focus much better for learning

Myth #4 Seniors won't live as long.

Gosh.... these days with good food and living in a warm dry home, pets of all types live ever so much longer!
A pet is not an appliance or a car !
There is no such thing as a fifteen, ten or even five year guarantee with any pet. People have suffered the heartache of losing pets of all ages ... not only senior pets. I have adopted a senior dog who lived with us for years .... and suffered the unanticipated loss of a five year old fellow less than a year after I adopted him. At the end of the day, all we can do is take good care of our pets and love them while we can.