There are many reasons why older pets end up in shelters. Many people think they lose their homes because they are troublemakers, but that is not the case. For example, their owners pass away or move to an assisted living community where pets are not allowed. Maybe the original owner has to give up the pet for financial reasons. Or maybe the pet and the new owner don't get along, or the parents don't want to take care of the pet anymore. Or maybe the pet is in poor health after being rescued from extreme living conditions.
There are many reasons why older pets end up in shelters. Many people think they lose their homes because they are troublemakers, but that is not the case. For example, their owners pass away or move to an assisted living community where pets are not allowed. Maybe the original owner has to give up the pet for financial reasons. Or maybe the pet and the new owner don't get along, or the parents don't want to take care of the pet anymore. Or maybe the pet is in poor health after being rescued from extreme living conditions.
Puppies and kittens are so cute, but caring for them is a nightmare. Sometimes you have to become an "accident" handler, sometimes a midnight playmate, sometimes a trainer, etc.
There are many benefits to adopting an older pet. Here are 5 reasons:
- They are well-trained. Older dogs are usually house-trained and understand basic commands, such as sit or stay. Training a puppy requires a lot of time and money, but you can skip this step and enjoy the results directly - going out for walks and playing Frisbee with your adult dog. If you want to teach a few other tricks, it's easier for an experienced dog to learn because they have a longer attention span, which is conducive to learning. Adult dogs are usually potty trained, so it's easier to teach them to use the potty.
- What you see is what you get. The pet is an adult, everything is set, and you can directly see its size, personality, how long its hair is, and how much attention it needs. Usually when you adopt an elderly pet, you can learn its medical history - if it is suffering from any illness, you can clearly understand its current situation and the corresponding care after you bring it home.
- They don't cause trouble. Pets are very destructive when they are young. Older pets don't need to change their teeth anymore, so they won't bite anything they can find, such as table legs, shoes, and sofas like they did when they were young. Old pets are always considered to be troublemakers, but as mentioned above, they don't lose their homes due to misbehavior or personality problems.
- Older pets are quiet. Older pets have passed the stage of excess energy. They are generally calmer and have stable personality traits. Before adopting, you can ask the staff of the shelter to understand its personality to determine whether its personality matches your existing family atmosphere and living habits. Families suitable for adopting elderly pets include: families with elderly people who need companionship, families with children, or families who have raised puppies and cats and want to try to adopt older pets that do not need retraining.
- You become a hero. Often, no one is willing to adopt an older pet. But you adopt it, give it a warm home, and accompany it through the last colorful years of its life.
Summary:
Elderly pets are also worthy of our attention and adoption. They can give us loyal companionship, and we can also give them a warm family environment and care. By adopting elderly pets, we not only provide them with a happy old age, but also have a positive impact on the entire society. Therefore, when we consider adopting pets, don't ignore the value of elderly pets. Let's give them a warm home together.
