11/19/2025
NOVEMBER is Adopt A Senior Pet Month and is a wonderful time to consider bringing an older pet into your life. This special month highlights the often-overlooked older animals in shelters who are waiting for loving homes.
Senior pets, with their calm demeanor and established habits, can be perfect companions. They often come house-trained and are past the destructive phases that younger animals might still be going through.
One key reason for this celebration is to address the sad reality that senior pets are usually the last to be adopted. These older animals have plenty of love left to give and often need someone to offer them a second chance at happiness.
Adopting an older pet also brings benefits that younger animals might not offer. Senior pets usually require less supervision and have settled personalities, making choosing one that fits your lifestyle easier. They can provide a sense of calm and stability, which can be particularly comforting.
This month encourages potential pet owners to open their hearts and homes to these deserving animals, offering them the chance to enjoy their golden years in a loving environment. While we do not have any truly Senior cats in the rescue, we do have two lovely ladies who are 1 year old. They are both available in our Foster to Adopt program; they are SOBA and AZULA😻😻To learn more about our Foster To Adopt program, please visit our website at https://www.tampacatcrusaders.org/foster-to-adopt and fill out your application for a trial adoption period.😍