Senior pets for senior people
Older animals are reportedly “better matches” for older adults living in America. A new program underway in Atlanta, ‘Seniors for Seniors’, involves older people adopting older dogs to improve social isolation among seniors. According to veterinarians and pet adoption agencies in the city, older pets are generally better trained and easier to control.
Older animals are reportedly “better matches” for older adults living in America.
A new program underway in Atlanta, ‘Seniors for Seniors’, involves older people adopting older dogs to improve social isolation among seniors.
According to veterinarians and pet adoption agencies in the city, older pets are generally better trained and easier to control.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports older pets can be “good companions, especially for a person living alone”.
According to experts, adopting a dog “well beyond” the puppy years gives owners a better sense of the personality and temperament of the pet, and while older pets may not have the longevity of younger pets, it can be “satisfying” to take care of a mature pet as they age.
However, senior pet owners have been warned they must consider the potentially high cost of caring for an older pet; which may include regular wellness checks, and keeping up-to-date with vaccinations and preventative health screenings.
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