It's National Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month— and nine-year-old retriever mix Rex is currently available for adoption at Best Friends Lifesaving Center in Los Angeles, California.
The dog was once adopted by a family in 2015 — but then was returned to a shelter in November 2021 when his family faced eviction.Best Friends told Fox News Digital that despite that rejection, Rex was still"very loved" in this home.
Since then, Rex has been in the care of two foster families. He’s been"wonderful" in their homes, Best Friends said. Due to his age and kennel presentation, Best Friends said Rex isn’t always the first option for adoption.Though Rex doesn't typically get along with other dogs, he is"super sweet" around the people he knows."Rex is calm and for the most part loves toys and treats," the group said.
With November marking National Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month, Best Friends Animal Society CEO Julie Castle shared in a press release some of the reasons that taking home a senior pet is a great option for people."Whether you’re looking for an active senior to go on walks with or a couch potato to help keep you company, there are plenty of older dogs and cats who would love to be your new best friend," she said.
Senior pets are the most at-risk in shelters despite being"tried and true companions" in need of a second chance, said Castle.The shelter explained that while puppies and kittens are cute, an older pet skips the unpredictable"destruction phase" and instead can be an animal that just wants to hang out.
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