Shelters across America are reporting a remarkable shift in adoption trends: senior pets are finally getting their moment in the spotlight. According to a 2024 study by the Petfinder Foundation and Shelter Animals Count, adoptions of pets over seven years old have increased by 23% compared to 2022, challenging the long-held belief that puppies and kittens are the only pets worth taking home. In this article you’ll discover why this trend is reshaping the pet adoption landscape, and the surprising reasons why older animals are proving to be the perfect companions for modern families. By the end, you’ll understand one heartwarming factor that’s driving shelters to champion senior pet adoption like never before.
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