The image of a boy and his dog or the children playing fetch with the dog in their yard or the sweet little kitten with a ball of yarn are all visually appealing to many and stir the desire to get a pet. While many “fur babies” find a wonderful and loving home for their lives, there are times when as a pet gets older, it may end up in a shelter waiting for a new “fur-ever” home.
Senior pets are often left for adoption in many shelters. Among those who have adopted senior pets are my brother and sister-in-law. While younger pets are often the most sought after, the mantra “adopt, don't shop” is one that their household abides by.
