Thoughts On Senior Pets And Adoption

[lizbud]

I must admit that I am one who has always looked at younger animals for adoption, but
this article certainly gives me a lot of food for thought.

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireSto...inglePage=true

[Karen]

It makes me think of Valerie and Dasher!

[Grace]

That's a wonderful article, liz. Thanks so much for sharing it.

We're down to 4 cats from 6 a year ago. All of them are "seniors" - ages 9, 10, 11, 12. We've talked about what we might do when they are all gone - and decided if we are still here and able to care for a pet, we would adopt a senior cat. Over the years we've had our share of kittens - now it's time to love an older one

[pomtzu]

That's a wonderful article, liz. Thanks so much for sharing it.

We're down to 4 cats from 6 a year ago. All of them are "seniors" - ages 9, 10, 11, 12. We've talked about what we might do when they are all gone - and decided if we are still here and able to care for a pet, we would adopt a senior cat. Over the years we've had our share of kittens - now it's time to love an older one

My RB Meezer Ming lived to the ripe and ornery old age of 20! You've still got a long way to go with your "babies", Gretchen!

[Taz_Zoee]

I am all for adopting a senior pet. But my BF thinks it's not a good idea. More vet costs and you wouldn't have it as long as a younger animal.
Well, we shall see what happens the next time I am ready to adopt. But that won't happen any time soon. The four I have now are fairly young. Zoee is the oldest at 8 1/2.

[phesina]

My Poppaea (aka Princess Poppaea Sabina Eugenia) is more than 20 years old!

She keeps on plugging along..

[cassiesmom]

This thread reminds me of Moosmom and her senior kitties, and of Yodee and Slick

Hello, Princess Poppaea Sabina Eugenia! You are looking very regal and wonderful!