{"id":1500,"date":"2015-11-15T00:18:55","date_gmt":"2015-11-15T00:18:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/?p=1500"},"modified":"2021-11-29T15:02:22","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T15:02:22","slug":"why-adopting-a-senior-pet-means-so-much","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/why-adopting-a-senior-pet-means-so-much\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Adopting a Senior Pet Means so Much"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In the notable book Old Dogs: Are The Best Dogs<\/a>, the virtues of older canines are well documented by the author and a Pulitzer prize-winning photographer. The book describes old dogs as being \u201cvulnerable\u201d creatures who are without \u201cartifice.\u201d They are \u201cat peace\u201d and display \u201cexorbitant gratitude and limitless trust.\u201d Vaughan residents; any of you lucky enough to share your lives with an aging pet will certainly agree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While this beautiful description could apply to all pets over a certain age, those residing in shelters and animal rescues demonstrate perhaps the most vulnerability and gratitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

In honor of Adopt A Senior Pet Month<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 and out of our enormous respect and admiration for senior pets \u2013 we\u2019d like to share some of the important benefits associated with senior pet ownership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Appreciating Senior Pets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While young animals are undoubtedly cute, fluffy, and innocent, adopting one is a huge commitment that entails a lot of responsibility. With a senior pet, you can expect a more tempered and predictable companion \u2013 a sweet, loving, and devoted friend for sure!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Think About It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Senior pets usually remain at shelters much longer than younger animals, and they are among the first to be euthanized. Senior pets arrive at shelters or rescues through no fault of their own and deserve to find a new home quickly. Saving the life of a senior pet is one of the best feelings, but don\u2019t just take our word for it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Adopting a Senior Pet Scores High<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In addition to that adorable face and sweet inclination to please, adopting a senior pet comes with other advantages including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n