Woods Humane Society waiving adoption fees for senior pets in November
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.- Woods Humane Society is waiving the cost for adoption fees for senior pets in the month of November.
November is adopt a senior pet month. Woods Humane is waiving the fee for any pets that are 7 years or older.
“Our senior pets are often overlooked compared to our younger dogs and cats. Obviously, a cute little kitten and puppy doesn't last very long in the shelter, but an older dog or a cat sometimes stays here a little bit longer. People think that they might be a little bit more work or more expensive, or they want that younger pet to have for their entire lifetime so sometimes senior pets stick around in the shelters a little bit longer, which obviously means that it's a more stressful time for them because they're not in a home," said Catherine Armstrong Woods Humane Society Volunteer & Event Coordinator.
The animal shelter says there are benefits in adopting a senior pet, because a lot of times they are coming from homes so they have a little bit more experience with families compared to a puppy or kitten.
“Senior pets are just so amazing, and they sometimes will get overlooked because of their age, but they're actually just some of our favorite animals. They really know their way around living with people. They are really simple in what they love and what they want. Some snuggles, a warm cozy bed to lay down in, and they're pretty happy. So they often come with a lot of personality. We have all kinds of senior dogs and cats that we'll get and we'll just fall in love with because they have such sweet personalities and they bring so much to you and would bring so much to your life if you adopted them," said Jamie Relth Woods Humane Society Communications Manager.
The animal shelter also says now is the best time to adopt because shelters across the country are overcrowded.
“Shelters are overcrowded and filled up with animals, and the more animals that we here at Woods can adopt out, the more we can actually bring in and help other animals that might be in life threatening situations, so we want to promote adoptions. We want people to come out and adopt these amazing animals so we can go out and help even more cats and dogs," said Catherine Armstrong.
Both Woods Humane Society locations in San Luis Obispo and Atascadero are waiving the fee prices for adoption that are normally $65-$100 for a senior animal.
