Senior pets wait the longest in our program and settle in the fastest once they get home. If you want to know exactly who you are adopting, adopt an older animal.
What you already know about them
Their size, coat, energy level, and social preferences are fixed. Our fosters can tell you whether a senior dog likes other dogs, tolerates cats, or needs a quiet house, and they will be right.
House training and basic manners are usually already in place, which means fewer chewed shoes and fewer 5 a.m. wake-ups.
The health question
Every senior in our program gets bloodwork and a dental assessment before adoption, and we tell you exactly what we found. Many need nothing more than a joint supplement.
When a senior has a known ongoing condition, we say so up front and often cover the related care after placement. Ask us about the specific pet you are interested in.
Making home comfortable
Rugs or runners on slick floors, an orthopedic bed, a ramp for the car or couch, and shorter, more frequent walks handle most of what an older body needs.
The adjustment period for a senior is often days rather than weeks. They know a good couch when they find one.
Give an animal a second chance
There are so many animals who still need a safe place to land. Whether you’re ready to adopt, open your home as a foster, or simply want to support our work, there’s a way to help.