• Older pets bond to new owners just as quickly and sometimes even quicker than puppies.
• Most older pets have already lived in a home and are accustomed to daily routines.
• Older pets can be left alone for longer periods of time without having to worry about potty breaks thus they are often a better choice for people that work long hours.
• Many people are afraid to adopt older pets (5 and 6 year olds) because they don't want to get attached and then have them die.  However, large dogs can live 12 - 14 years, small dogs can live 16-18 years and cats can live 13-18 years  
  

Questions about Adopting an "Older" Dog... 

Top Ten Reasons to Adopt an Older Dog

• The personality of an older cat is already known - making it easier to match you with the right cat!
• Older Cats are generally less demanding than youngsters, and need less supervision
• If you work outside the home, an adult cat is much better able to content itself while you are out than a youngster
• Most older cats are seeking little more than a warm lap, regular food and love!
• Adult cats from a rescue will be neutered, litter trained, and calmer than a youngster
• If you have an older cat already, another oldie, carefully introduced, can be less stressful for him/her than a kitten
• Cats regularly live into their late teens these days, so most seniors will have many years of life and love to give
• A senior puss is unlikely to leap up on your shelves and knock your ornaments off, or to climb up your curtains!
• Mature cats are so grateful to have found a loving home again - they will repay your love ten-fold!
• And last but by no means least ... Senior Kittizens Rock! (between naps)