NYC Animal Rescue Highlights Adoptable Older Pups in Honor of Senior Dog Month
There is this misconception many people have that adopting a senior dog wouldn't make much sense; however, this couldn't be further from the truth.
The Animal Care Centers of New York (ACC), an organization responsible for animal control and welfare services in New York City, shared a video of their senior dogs up for adoption right in time for November's Adopt a Senior Pet Month, which the staff posted on November 7, and it will melt everyone's heart.
Aw, look at all their faces! It's hard to turn back.
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The NYC ACC's mission is to promote and protect the health, safety, and welfare of pets and people in New York City, which includes rescuing and caring for homeless and abandoned animals, facilitating adoptions, enforcing animal control laws, and providing educational resources to the community.
Events, like Adopt a Senior Pet Month, are a great opportunity to highlight the many benefits of adopting older dogs and cats, as senior pets often have a harder time finding homes compared to younger ones, although they can be incredibly loving, well-behaved, and make wonderful companions. Therefore, it is always heartening to see organizations like the NYC ACC advocating for the adoption of senior pets.
Look at all those senior dogs looking for a forever home!
If you're considering bringing a new furry friend into your life, adopting is surely a better option, as these dogs and cats have a lot of love to give, and giving them a second chance at a happy life is a beautiful thing.
It can be such a rewarding experience, whether you're adopting a senior dog or a cat. Since many of these dogs are already house-trained and have a more settled temperament, they often require less intensive training and are generally more relaxed. Additionally, adopting a senior dog can allow them to spend their "golden years" in a loving and caring home.
They deserve to live out their "golden years" in a loving home, not a shelter. Senior dogs often show a deep sense of gratitude when adopted and seem to understand that they've been given a second chance.
For more information on adopting a pet, you can contact the ACC directly.
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