November is Adopt a Senior Pet month, and at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, we can’t sing (or howl or chirp) the praises of senior animals enough. Most senior animals have had experience living in households, which means they are often house-trained and understand how to live in a home environment. Unlike youngsters, seniors tend to be calmer, though …
Senior Pets: The Fun’s Just Beginning
From the looks of her Instagram page, the beige terrier mix dog named Macy is doing all right. Macy frolics in the yard, snoozes on the couch, cuddles with her people, listens to a little girl read her a story. No matter that she has only three legs and is a bit on the “senior” side. “She’s just a peaceful …
Super Senior Adoption Extravaganza
[cmsms_row][cmsms_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsms_text] What’s better than adopting a senior pet? Adopting a SUPER senior pet, and this weekend only, adoption fees for all our amazing older animals are waived to help you find your perfect pal! How does it work? Check out our adoption page! All of our Super Seniors’ adoption profiles will have a note saying their adoption fee is …
Why We’re Thankful for Senior Pets
It may be National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, but there’s never a bad time to bring a greater awareness to animals enjoying their golden years. Anyone who has adopted a senior animal can tell you that those extra years under a pet’s belt can really bring out their most vibrant personalities. Whether it’s a cat with 12 years of …