Welcome to November, aka “Adopt a Senior Pet Month”! This is the time of year when animal shelters and rescues promote the adoption of senior dogs and cats, emphasizing the many benefits of adopting older pets, including their calm demeanor and often well-established behavior. By choosing to adopt a senior pet, you’re not only providing a warm and caring environment for their golden years, but also freeing up space for more animals in need. So don’t hesitate, bring home a super senior like Chuck Morris, Akneada Baker or Shy listed below today!
Upcoming Events
This Saturday, November 4th, join the Town of Babylon Animal Shelter for their Pups and Pumpkins Adoption Event, 80 New Highway, Amityville NY. From 11am-2pm, there will be tons of amazing cats, dogs, and bunnies up for adoption. Please consider donating a toy or busy bone for a homeless animal.
In person or virtual, join North Shore Animal League America on Friday, November 17th for their Celebration of Rescue Event! For one special evening, they are asking animal lovers nationwide to support their no-kill mission to Rescue, Nurture, Adopt, and Educate. There will be lots of special guests so don’t wait – grab your tickets today! https://us.givergy.com/celebrationofrescue2023/?controller=home
Available for adoption at North Shore Animal League America
*Double Adoption and Senior Alert* 14-year-old Pearl (Adoption #SPC314) and her daughter, 8-year-old Piper (Adoption #SPC315) are a bonded pair in their golden years. While you may find Piper greeting you by the door, Pearl likes you to settle in so she can occupy your lap. Animal League America vets have put together terrific plans for their hyperthyroidism, which are covered at a cost through our Pet Health Centers. They’re looking for a cat-experienced household with older teenagers.
*Double Adoption* Arroz (Adoption #PR00203) and Frijole (Adoption #PR00204) run circles around their roommates during playtime! This bonded pair of one-year-olds will settle into a home easier knowing they can meet new situations together, side by side furever. An experienced home with older children would help them do just that.
One-year-old Opaline (Adoption #D47005) deserves a life full of kindness, patience, and understanding after she put her traumatic past behind her. An experienced owner and older children in the home will help blink away her fears with gentle words of encouragement. This little bundle of joy has never met a toy she could resist so playtime will go a long way towards building a bond of trust.
Meet Yorkshire (Adoption #H212247), an adorable four-month-old kitten with a purrmanent wink! is having a blast in his foster home and has no problem greeting guests to his temporary spot! He would love all the attention as your family’s only pet. A fun, predictable home with older kids will make your home the right place for him to spend furever!
*Senior Alert* Meet the Super Senior, Chuck Morris (Adoption #MA2731)! At 15-years-young, he’s as open as a kitten to discovering new experiences as long as he can share them all with you. Chuck has a heart condition that is covered through Animal League America’s Pet Health Centers at cost, ensuring every obstacle is removed from finding his furever home.
When sweet Bella’s (Adoption #H212383) life took an unforeseen turn, she landed in Animal League America’s care where she displayed quiet gratitude for having a second chance. Two-year-old Bella loves to bask in sunny beds, watching friends and sometimes tentatively adding herself to playgroups aside similarly quiet friends.
When tragedy struck two-year-old Tiger’s (Adoption #H212384) life, he turned to Animal League America for guidance. They’ve promised him safety, and a new loving home where he belongs. Tiger would like a home of his own as your family’s only pet. If you’ve got room in your heart for a worthy companion, Tiger promises to thank you furever for putting his life back on track
If you’re ready to open your heart and home to any of these fabulous felines, contact DoritS@animalleague.org or visit their Port Washington campus today!
Available for adoption at the Smithtown Animal Shelter
*Senior Alert* Akneada (pronounced Anita) Baker is an eight year-old Domestic Shorthair who earned her name because she loves to sing and move her feet like she’s kneading. She was found as an emaciated and underweight stray with severe dental problems that had infected her sinuses and upper airway. She has since had an incredible recovery, and she’s now back to a healthy weight and is looking amazing. Akneada is a little ball of happiness and constant motion. All she needs is a home that will love her and pet her all day long. Sweet Akneada Baker is ready to find her happily ever after, maybe that special home is yours?
If you are interested in adopting Akneada, please fill out an application https://www.townofsmithtownanimalshelter.com/applications or call the shelter at 631-360-7575 for more information today!
Available for adoption at Lend-a-Paw Inc.
Rocky is a loving and energetic boy who needs his forever home. He is great with everyone-kids, cats and dogs! He would love to run around with other doggie friends and relax with you all day. He is about 3 years old and ready to head home with you today.
*Senior Alert* Shy is an 11-year-old mixed breed (Shih Tzu, miniature Schnauzer) who is just a doll. This gal is both wee-wee pad trained and trained to use the bathroom outdoors, so she fits a variety of lifestyles. She gets along well with other dogs, children, and adults. Shy is looking for a quiet home, preferably no young kids and in a suburban or rural area where she can relax in peace for the rest of her days!
Blossom was rescued during a TNR project late September of 2023. She was hissy and so scared when she first arrived. Now, she is a fan favorite. Blossom loves lots of attention and affection. Once she knows you’re just there to love her, she’ll lay on her side and ask for belly rubs! She is so cute and playful and does well with other cats.
Mocha was brought to Lend-a-Paw as a transfer earlier this summer. He was so scared and afraid to trust anyone. Luckily, he was placed in foster where he has completely come out of his shell. He loves hanging out with the other foster cats and can be found cuddling with one of his friends. He loves to run around and play. He’s just 5-months old and would prefer to be adopted to a family who already has another cat.
To apply for adoption, please fill out an application at lendapawinc.com/adoption or text (516) 405-0065 for more info.
As always, thanks for reading and please remember to always adopt, never shop…pass it on!
