A senior already knows how to be a pet. What you see at the meet is who you get.
- Dogs
- Seven years and older.
- Cats
- Ten years and older.
- What they bring
- House manners, a settled temperament, and an easier first month than any puppy.
Right now
Seniors in the network.
Live from our adoption records, oldest first.
Why a senior
The case for the calm ones.
Three things a senior gives you that a puppy cannot.
Known
No surprises
Size, energy, temperament — all settled. The foster’s write-up is a description, not a prediction.
Calmer
Lower key
Past the chewing, the zoomies and the 2 a.m. play sessions. Happy with a walk, a window and a lap.
Ready
Vetted before adoption
Every animal is vetted, vaccinated, microchipped and spayed or neutered before adoption, and any known conditions are on the profile.
Common questions
Senior questions.
What people ask before they meet one.
Are seniors more expensive to care for?
Not necessarily. Every animal is vetted before adoption and any known medical needs are on the profile, so you decide with the facts in front of you. Rescue Network adopters can also turn to our Together Forever Program (Arthur’s Fund) for help with unexpected vet bills.
Is the adoption fee lower for seniors?
The fee is listed on each animal’s profile. Whatever it is, it covers their vetting, vaccines, microchip and spay or neuter.
Can I foster a senior instead of adopting?
Yes. Seniors are some of the easiest animals to foster — calm, house-trained, and glad of a quiet spot. Start on our Foster page.
Meet one of the calm ones.
One application covers every animal in the network. Tell us who caught your eye and we will set up a meet.