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There are many older Dogs and Cats that need a good home.. And now that I am 78 years old I have older animals in my home…They are great companions and come all potty trained and appreciative of my affection and love. I do not understand why someone who knows they probably won’t be around long enough to out live their pets get Puppies or Kittens…Many think their families will take care of them but that does not happen more times then not. I challenge the above statement “you won’t regret getting a Puppy”- No they won’t regret it because they will be dead but their Pet may end up somewhere that they are very unhappy. I am not that selfish to only think of my desire to get a Puppy or Kitten but what will happen to them when I die.
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@mercuryrose You are singing my song. Our animal shelter often has dogs and cats who outlived their human. It’s confusing and sad for these animals. I know others in my area who feel as you and I do. We have adopted senior dogs. They lived with us for a few years and we gave them a calm and loving retirement home. I miss them but I don’t regret the limited time we had with them.
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@mercuryrose, @mddan216 cannot have a dog or cat. I’m highly allergic.
More importantly, I live in an area with coyotes, bobcats, owls all of which have an appetite for cats and small dogs.