Adopting an animal is a personal experience, and most families enter the process with preconceived ideas about what type of animal they want to adopt. While it’s fair to outline qualities you would like in an animal – some homes mandate smaller dogs or cats, while other families are looking for an active dog to accompany their adventures – we encourage families to come in with a relatively open mind. In the adoption process, families are introduced to adoptable animals and wait for the “spark.” But that magic moment sometimes takes time, and if you’re limiting the animals you will consider adopting, you might be missing out on the perfect animal for your family. One criterion that many families use to eliminate animals from their list of potential animals is age. Families with young children often look for puppies or kittens that will grow old alongside their children. While that desire is understandable, many senior pets are the perfect companion they’re looking for. Have you considered adopting a senior pet? Some of our senior pet adoptions are some of the...
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