Senior Cats & Dogs and Long-Term Shelter Resident Resources

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Candid animal photography featuring a tabby cat and a shaggy dog resting together on a blanket at an animal shelter. The atmosphere is quiet and hopeful, highlighting a bond between rescued animals.

These resources support people interested in senior cats and dogs and long-term shelter residents, providing tools for their care and advocacy.

Senior Shelter Cat & Dog Adoption Resources

Long-Term Shelter Resident Resources

Adoption Resources

Foster Care Resources

Best Friends Animal Society

8 Reasons to Adopt a Senior Pet

Senior pets are often among the most overlooked animals in shelters. This resource highlights the benefits of considering an older cat or dog when adopting.

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ASPCA

Reconsider Senior Pets

Learn why older shelter pets can make wonderful companions and why adopters should look beyond age.

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Petfinder

Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month

Older pets often search longer for homes. This resource highlights advocacy tips to help senior animals get seen.

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ASPCApro

Behavior Support for Long-Stay Shelter Cats and Dogs

Practical strategies for supporting the behavioral and emotional well-being of cats and dogs during extended shelter stays.

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ASPCApro

Animal Behavior Pathway Resources

Essential tools for assessing animal welfare and behavior for animals with longer stays.

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Best Friends Animal Society

Length of Stay Manual

A manual providing strategies to help move animals toward positive outcomes through advocacy and care.

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