It’s another hectic Monday at the Southside SPCA. The Saturday adoptions were successful and there are empty kennels…but not for long. The directors go in different directions, off to the surrounding counties’ animal controls to save dogs and cats in need. As they walk the halls, their eyes lock with a dog or cat that is lying quietly in their cage. They aren’t jumping up and down or rubbing against the bars. There’s no barking or clawing at the cage doors. Their muzzles are white and the eyes a little cloudy. They are the seniors.
These senior dogs and cats should be loved and pampered in their final years, but instead find themselves homeless. The Southside SPCA has seen an increase in senior dogs and cats in need of rescue. These older pets are often surrendered due to extensive medical needs: tumors, dentals, hearing loss, and impaired sight, to name a few. Others are simply replaced with younger dogs and cats. While rescuing these older pets does put a strain on our medical funds, the Southside SPCA does not discriminate. All homeless animals deserve a second chance no matter how old.
Our adopters tell us time and time again how these senior dogs and cats are so appreciative. Often times they are already housebroken, they don’t chew, they don’t claw the furniture, they don’t require a lot of exercise, and they make quiet, gentle companions. They are perfectly aged!
Please visit our adoptions page and consider adopting one of our most deserving seniors!
Myrtle Ann, is one such deserving senior.
When Myrtle Ann was rescued from an euthanizing animal control at 10 years of age she had a skin infection causing hair loss, severe dental disease, and was suffering from tick borne diseases. She is now in good health and looking to spend her golden years with that special someone.
Vincent van Gogh is another such senior.
Rescued from an euthanizing animal control at 10+ years of age, Vincent was missing part of one ear, the other permanently misshapen, and was severely malnourished.
Sadly, our vets determined he had terminal cancer. He wasn’t able to be adopted, but the Southside SPCA offered him a loving home at the shelter where he was pampered in his final days.
Please visit our adoptions page and consider adopting one of our most deserving “Golden Oldies”!