National Adopt a Senior Pet Month

NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL ADOPT A SENIOR PET MONTH: FIVE REASONS TO WELCOME A SENIOR PET INTO YOUR HOME

By Dr. Gary Weitzman, President & CEO, San Diego Humane Society

November 15, 2021 (San Diego) -- November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month and what better way to celebrate than by opening your home to a senior animal in need? All month long, in a promotion sponsored by Purina, San Diego Humane Society is reducing adoption fees for senior pets (7 years of age and older) by 50% to help these special animals find the loving homes they deserve. Across our campuses, we currently have dozens of senior dogs and cats available for adoption. 

Senior pets often experience longer stays in shelters than younger animals — but these older cats and dogs have plenty of love to give and make for wonderful companions. Here are just a few reasons to consider adding one to your family:


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