I think the message is out there, and folks are getting pets - if only for a while. In an aging society, we would hope that people over 65 getting a pet would 1) opt for a senior pet and 2) make provision for the re-homing of the pet when the adopter goes into a nursing home or hospital or dies. This happens more than people realize and the pet (especially cats) end up on the streets or turned away from an overcrowded shelter.
Thank you, Elaine—such an important point. Senior pets and senior adopters can be a perfect match, but planning for the pet’s future is essential. I appreciate you highlighting this often-overlooked issue.
Thank you, MM, for your thoughtful comment! It is amazing how our furry companions impact on our lives, isn't it? Like I like to say, "animals make better people"! Our pets truly have a way of bringing out the best in us, and it's wonderful to hear how they've enriched your life. Here's to the healing power of paws and whiskers!
I think the message is out there, and folks are getting pets - if only for a while. In an aging society, we would hope that people over 65 getting a pet would 1) opt for a senior pet and 2) make provision for the re-homing of the pet when the adopter goes into a nursing home or hospital or dies. This happens more than people realize and the pet (especially cats) end up on the streets or turned away from an overcrowded shelter.
Thank you, Elaine—such an important point. Senior pets and senior adopters can be a perfect match, but planning for the pet’s future is essential. I appreciate you highlighting this often-overlooked issue.
It’s great to see the research backing what we’ve all experienced anecdotally. Every dog I shared my life with changed me for the better.
Thank you, MM, for your thoughtful comment! It is amazing how our furry companions impact on our lives, isn't it? Like I like to say, "animals make better people"! Our pets truly have a way of bringing out the best in us, and it's wonderful to hear how they've enriched your life. Here's to the healing power of paws and whiskers!