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Consider Senior Pet Adoption

Consider giving an older homeless pet a home. Senior pet adoptions are rewarding and they often make better pets.

One cannot deny the irresistable attraction to a cute kitten or that cuddly puppy. But what people often forget, when looking at that adorable ball of fluff, is all the work that is involved when adopting a younger animal. All the chewing, potty training, socializing, exercising and don't forget the kitten swinging from the curtains and scratching up the furniture, that is a constant for the first few years of their life.

With a senior pet, what you see is what you get. Senior pets have already developed their personalities and characteristics. You will know right off the bat if it is a good match and if the pet will fit into your lifestyle.

Most senior pets are already housetrained. Their chewing days and swinging from the chandelier days are over and they are naturally calmer and require less exercise. The senior pet is just looking for companionship and a warm comfy place to lounge around. While the senior pet still has spurts of energy and they still do require daily walks or playtime, the demands on your time is much less.

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There are many senior pets that are euthanized or languish in animal shelters around the country because people walk right past them when they are drawn to that cute puppy or kitten.

Here at Stratford Animal Control, the homeless senior pets in our care get lots of love and attention from our dedicated volunteers and staff, but they are still difficult to adopt. These wonderful animals just want to be in a home where they spend their final days with a warm bed, affection and a family to call their own.

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Please consider giving one of these animals a home. Stop down at our new facility, 225 Beacon Point Road, and visit with Emily, a senior dog with a kind and gentle soul, or Josie, a sweet and friendly cat who loves to "talk" to you and thrives on human companionship.

Thanks to generosity of the Stratford Animal Rescue Society, the adoption fees for Emily and Josie have been waived to any quailified adopter. Qualified adopters must fill out an application and be approved. Both animals have been spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and are disease free.

Can't adopt? Tax deductible donations of pet food, cat litter, treats, gift cards or money are always welcome to help expedite adoptions, provide medical care, food and other daily needs for the animals in our care.

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Checks or gift cards can be mailed to:

S.T.A.R.S.

P.O. Box 1371

Stratford, CT 06615

Items can be dropped off at:

Stratford Animal Control

225 Beacon Point Road

Stratford, CT 06615

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