November Marks "Adopt a Senior Pet Month"

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Rescue and adoption groups spotlight older pets awaiting homes.

Throughout the month of November, rescue organizations and shelters from coast to coast are encouraging individuals to consider older pets when adding a new member of the family during Adopt a Senior Pet Month.

On the heels of October’s Adopt a Shelter Pet Month, November’s event highlights the benefits of owning a senior pet — and shines attention on the many older animals who are often passed over at shelters in favor of younger dogs and cats.

In support of the event, the ASPCA compiled a list of reasons to adopt an older pet, pointing out that senior pets are often easier to train, calmer and more affectionate, and settle down quickly with both humans and other pets.

Online pet adoption sites such as Petfinder.com are also joining in, highlighting senior pets looking for a forever home. Many local rescue shelters are also promoting Adopt a Senior Pet Month by raising awareness of the needs — and the benefits — of senior pets.

Want to know how you can get involved? Here are some of our favorite ways to help:

Tell your friends about the advantages of adopting a senior pet. You can share the full list of reasons from the ASPCA’s website at www.aspca.org/adoption/adoption-tips/reasons-to-adopt-an-older-dog.html

Contact an animal rescue center to see if they need special donations of food or medicine for their older pets. Find one near you at www.zootoo.com/petservices/animalshelters

Add an “Adopt a Senior Pet” widget from Petfinder to your website. You can download one at www.petfinder.com/widgets-banners/index.cgi?id=7

Have you heard of other ways that individuals and organizations are promoting Adopt a Senior Pet Month? What do you think are the benefits of owning a senior pet? Tell us your thoughts below!