The shelters around here don’t allow Seniors to adopt dogs for that reason. Not sure what the limit is, but a friend was denied because of his age, not his fitness, which was good.
I am over 60 and my husband and I have 1 cat and since he recently retired we are thinking of getting a dog. We will probably get an older dog due to our ages but we won’t hesitate. There are so many animals needing adoption in shelters, that if you are able to care for a pet you should seriously consider getting another. Especially for single seniors, caring for a pet can give you a purpose and it has been shown that petting can lower blood pressure. Of course you need to be able to afford the pet and know that there is someone who can take them when you are gone. Or perhaps you can foster pets so there is no long term commitment. It will benefit both you and the animals.
Fostering is a great idea if you are afraid of outliving your pets. Initially, it would be difficult to care for an animal and then have to give them up, but after the first few, it’s like watching your kids graduate.
seanfear over 1 year ago
how …. considerate (time to re-check that life insurance)
Lotus over 1 year ago
The shelters around here don’t allow Seniors to adopt dogs for that reason. Not sure what the limit is, but a friend was denied because of his age, not his fitness, which was good.
ladykat over 1 year ago
That’s a bit cruel.
pheets over 1 year ago
For some of us, we pray daily that we outlive them. Quality of life, security, love…Don’t want ANY of my animals going to anybody else.
catsrule411 over 1 year ago
I am over 60 and my husband and I have 1 cat and since he recently retired we are thinking of getting a dog. We will probably get an older dog due to our ages but we won’t hesitate. There are so many animals needing adoption in shelters, that if you are able to care for a pet you should seriously consider getting another. Especially for single seniors, caring for a pet can give you a purpose and it has been shown that petting can lower blood pressure. Of course you need to be able to afford the pet and know that there is someone who can take them when you are gone. Or perhaps you can foster pets so there is no long term commitment. It will benefit both you and the animals.
Diane Lee Premium Member over 1 year ago
Fostering is a great idea if you are afraid of outliving your pets. Initially, it would be difficult to care for an animal and then have to give them up, but after the first few, it’s like watching your kids graduate.