{"id":45,"date":"2023-10-02T07:10:24","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T14:10:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cherrycreekvet.com\/blog\/?p=45"},"modified":"2023-10-09T07:13:54","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T14:13:54","slug":"senior-pet-adoption-benefits-and-considerations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cherrycreekvet.com\/blog\/senior-pet-adoption-benefits-and-considerations\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Pet Adoption: Benefits and Considerations"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Almost nothing warms our heart at Cherry Creek Veterinary Hospital<\/a> more than seeing a family adopt a pet in need of a home. That is, of course, except for when a family adopts a senior pet in need of a home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adopting older pets can be full of rewards, and statistically these animals are much less likely to find a fur-ever home. While puppies and kittens are cute, senior pet adoption can offer a myriad of benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Benefits of Senior Pet Adoption<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over 50% of pets in shelters will be euthanized, and if you are talking about a pet over the age of 3, the odds are even higher. People often end up taking home bouncy puppies and cuddly kittens, which leaves many great pets without homes.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lot of older pets end up in shelters and rescues simply because families are no longer able to continue to care for them.  A lot of these pets are well-trained and loving companions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of adopting senior pets can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n