10/25/2024
November is Senior Pet Month!!!
The month of celebrating senior pets is in November of each year, just in time for a few of America’s other holidays. National Senior Pet Month was established to highlight the many senior animals living in shelters throughout the United States that are looking for loving, caring homes. The idea is to get people who are thinking about adopting a pet to consider a senior animal instead of a younger one.
Puppies, kittens, and other pets are adorable and tend to get homes more easily than senior pets do. Many times, seniors are overlooked because they are thought to have “already experienced life” or “won’t be easy to bond with.” The truth is that senior pets still have plenty of life left to experience, and they are just as eager to bond with human companions as younger animals are.
Generally speaking, any animal within a few years of their expected lifespan is considered a senior. This includes Cats 8-10 years, Dogs Over 50 Pounds about 6 years, Dogs Under 50 Pounds about 8 years (with some variation).
There are many good reasons to consider adopting a senior pet in November or any time of the year. First, most seniors are just as cute and cuddly as younger animals. They love to snuggle and are just as willing to bond.
Most senior pets do not require constant supervision and are less likely to be destructive inside the home.
Most senior pets are already housetrained, know the basics of leash walking and how to get along in a household setting.
Senior pets appreciate their new home and have a way of helping us slow down and enjoy the small things in life.
With so many reasons to adopt a senior pet, it’s no wonder that an entire month is dedicated to helping these loving and deserving animals find forever homes. Even if you can’t adopt a senior pet yourself, you can promote the idea to others who are looking for a pet.
For more information about available senior pets, contact the Outer Banks SPCA, 378 Airport Road, Manteo at 252-475-5620, or click the prompts below to scan available pets.
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