It’s Kimmie, reporting from the coziest corner of Freeman-Fritts. Did you know November was National Adopt a Senior Pet Month? Well, here at the shelter, we made it our mission to make it extra special for our older fur friends — those wise, gray-muzzled souls with stories to tell and love to give.
Let me tell you, being a senior pet isn’t easy. But seniors in need have always held a special place in the hearts of the staff over at Freeman-Fritts. These are the dogs and cats that need them the most — the ones most often passed over, time and time again, because they are “too old” or “too frail.”
They have a soft spot for those golden oldies and have made it a part of their mission to find them the best home possible to live out their Golden Years. They know they are not “too old” or “too frail” — just ready to share some seriously sweet love.
Last month, we celebrated a few heartwarming tales.
My friend Bullet was surrendered to a very full Kerr County Animal Services because he was “too old.” If being a rather large boy wasn’t a big enough strike against him, add to that being 9 years old. Can you imagine?
But guess what? A wonderful family came along who wanted him because he was a senior with limited options. Talk about a purrfect match!
Then there’s BB and Mattie, two old pals who needed a soft place to land after their person moved into assisted living. They didn’t have to wait long before finding the perfect humans who couldn’t wait to bring them home.
And let’s not forget Trixie, a sweet 9-year-old who found herself as a stray at Kerr County Animal Services. She hoped to land somewhere soft quickly, and sure enough, she stole the heart of her person instantly. Now, Trixie spends her days soaking up love and comfort in a home where she truly belongs.
Another inspiring story is that of two kitties, Hope and Hailey, two sisters who spent their lives at Freeman-Fritts after being rescued as tiny babies from a horrific beginning. Year after year, they were passed by, overlooked as they continued to age. But these resilient girls never lost hope. Now, at 7 years old, they’ve finally found their forever human!
So, if you’ve got room on your couch, think about adopting a senior pet. It doesn’t have to just be Adopt A Senior Pet Month to do so.
Everyone deserves a chance to grow old with a friend.
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Kimmie the Cat is the “spokescat” for Freeman-Fritts Animal Shelter and Vet Clinic, a nonprofit working to save animals through rescuing them and getting them in condition to be adopted or transferred to other rescues.
