| Do you know a senior family member or friend who | | | | being responsible for him. He still has plenty of |
| needs a new "leash on life"? Loneliness and | | | | unconditional love to give away and only asks for |
| depression among the elderly are serious problems, | | | | someone to love and love him. Their needs are few, |
| but the solution has a sweet face and happy tail to | | | | but the attention they would receive from a new |
| go with it! Adopting a new best friend from a shelter | | | | owner would be paid back many times over. |
| can help seniors laugh and give them the satisfaction | | | | Shelters have many older pets just waiting for a new |
| of being needed by someone else. Other health | | | | friend to share their "Golden Years" and enjoy quiet |
| benefits include lowering their blood pressure and | | | | times together. Many humane societies have special |
| improved physical fitness through exercise such as a | | | | adoption rates for seniors wanting older pets. They |
| daily walk in the neighborhood. | | | | also make great friends for other dogs who may |
| Although very cute a new puppy may be too much | | | | need more companionship during the day while the |
| for a senior to handle. Older dogs make wonderful | | | | owners are at work. An older pet can be found in |
| companions and may be the perfect match since | | | | every size, color, temperament, and gender. All you |
| they often experience loneliness, too. Owners who | | | | have to do is open your home and heart... let them |
| have grown tired of caring for them often abandon | | | | do the rest! Life can have new meaning for |
| many older dogs. The once adorable puppy has | | | | everyone! Someone is waiting right now to make |
| grown up, and the family is no longer interested in | | | | new memories with a special best friend. |