Reason #2: Older Pets Present Few Surprises When you adopt an older pet, you know exactly how large he is full-grown, his personality, any previous health issues, and grooming needs.

According to the cat distribution system, a feline finds its way to the person who needs them most. Although there's no ...

The surprising secret is that older dogs offer a lot of benefits to their potential new families — in fact, these sweet examples of senior adoptions will make your heart melt.

Getting home a rescue dog often means handling their fears, doubts, and heartbreak — but it also means being there for their ...

A 14-year-old girl has raised $14,000 for senior dogs who have been left behind with the goal of helping them find a forever home like she did when she was adopted.

Why you should adopt a senior dog over a puppy Senior dogs, around 7 years of age and older, are typically housebroken, less destructive, and calmer than younger dogs ...

Senior dogs often face longer stays in shelters and fewer adoption opportunities than younger animals. According to data compiled by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ...

November is National Adopt A Senior Month. As the owner of two senior dogs, one of which we just recently adopted, I can attest to the fact that age is just a number. Being in a shelter can be ...

As "Adopt a Senior Pet Month" continues, we would like to remind readers that seniors not only have mellow temperaments and well-established characteristics, but they are also already trained and ...

Marnie the Dog is celebrating November as Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month, a cause near and dear to her heart.

One Central Arkansas rescue is making sure older dogs — often forgotten in shelters — get the second chance they deserve.