• What you see is what you get! Seniors are full grown and have developed personalities. You will be able to gauge if the pet will fit in at your home, with your family and your environment upon meeting them at the shelter.

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• Adaptability - Seniors' experiences will shape how quickly they adapt to their new home, human family and routines. The great news is that senior pets can adapt when given love, time and positive training.  

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• Seniors have manners! Most are house and/or litter box trained and know basic manners. The pet's history prior to adoption is often known by the shelter.

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• You can find the purebred you want and you can also find a pet that you know has lived with and gets along well with small children, other dogs, cats and other animals. 

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• Unconditional Love  - They do know that you are giving them a brand new well-deserved lease on life! Many new owners form a close bond very quickly with their senior dog or cat, because the pet shows them a level of attention and devotion that is unique to older, adopted animals. 

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• Older pets are less demanding and are relaxing to be with! They are happy to be quieter companions, to humans of all ages. They are much less likely than a boisterous puppy to knock over small children or elderly people.

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• Timeframe - It may be scary to adopt, knowing that your new best friend may not live too long. With this comes one of the most rewarding relationships you will ever experience.