Adding
a furry member to your family is exciting. Whether you
get an older dog or cat or a puppy or kitten, these pets
can infuse your household with unconditional love and
happiness. However, you may be hesitant about adopting a
senior animal due to concerns about age or health issues.
Giving an older pet a home comes with a number of
important benefits for you and them. Use the following
guide to learn why you should consider adopting an adult
dog or cat.
Why Should You Adopt a Senior Pet?
1. Save a Life
At shelters, senior dogs and cats are among those most
likely to be euthanized. When you adopt one of these
pets, you may literally be saving a life. On top of the
satisfaction that comes with knowing you helped an animal
in its greatest moment of need, your own life will almost
certainly change in positive ways. You will have the
devotion of a pet who still has a lot of love left to
give. They can provide you with comfort, companionship,
humor, and unconditional love and support.
2. Enjoy a Calmer Environment
Puppies and kittens have boundless energy and
curiosity and a need for more consistent engagement and
monitoring. However, these are less likely to be issues
with senior pets.
Adult cats and dogs are well past the puppy or kitten
stage, so they are more easygoing and relaxed, demanding
less time and supervision. While it may be an adjustment
when you first bring them home, they're likely to settle
into your life and schedule quicker. Their calmer
demeanor ensures they'll always be ready for a snuggle or
leisurely walk.
3. Avoid the Need for Training
Many senior dogs and cats have already received some
training, which can make your life a lot easierand
much less messy. They tend to be better behaved than
younger pets that may chew, scratch, or play with items
they shouldn't. As a result, you can enjoy the love they
are bringing into your life without fear of them acting
out or destroying the home.
You also won't have to spend time housetraining a
puppy or litter box-training a kitten. Adult pets often
already know basic commands, as well. Despite the old
saying, senior pets can be taught new tricks and behaviors,
largely because they are calmer and more focused than their
younger counterparts, which can make the transition of
bringing them into your home even more seamless.
Our
Spaghetti Dinner was another success! We sold
all 500 tickets!
Thank you to all who
purchased tickets or sold tickets for
us.
A special thanks to
Plazas Italian Bistro for stepping up
once again. Thats a lot of
spaghetti!
Great
news with the first annual Freight for Animals Golf Day at
Briar Creek 10/12/24.
Thank
you to All that attended .so many great costumes and
you played golf in them!
You
were so generous .We raised $3,600, plus hundreds of
pounds of pet food and toys.
This
will all be going to the James A. Brennan Memorial Humane
Society in Gloversville to help them continue their amazing
work.
We
have a limited amount of our Raise The
Roof shirts available for purchase at the
shelter. Available in T-Shirts, Long
Sleeve T-Shirts, and Hoodies. Colors vary.
These make a great last minute Christmas
gift. T-shirts are $15 Long Sleeves are
$20 and Hoodies are $30. Colors are Black,
Navy, Charcoal, and Hunter Green. We
currently have small-2xl
available.
click
below and check out some new JABMHS gear
to help raise the roof on the nw
building
Clinics
are for Fulton & Hamilton County residents
Only
Wednesday,
Wednesday
Wednesday, November
6
To pre-register
please call (518) 736-5720 Monday-Friday
8am-4pm
All Clinic Hours Are
5:30pm - 7:30pm
$10.00 Donation PER dog, Cat or
Ferret, we accept CASH ONLY
Cats or Ferrets must be in
a CARRIER or BOX
Dogs must be
LEASHED
2714 State Hwy.
29
Johnstown
NY 12095
Vaccinations
are good for 1 year, unless prior rabies
certificate pesented at the
clinic
You all know that we have amazing adoptable animals,
and amazing staff and volunteers, but did you also know
that we have an amazing groomer too? Tracy donates her
time and services whenever we need her to turn our
retired breeders into the best version of themselves. She
never hesitates to take on these dogs that have never
even been bathed let alone groomed. They say a picture is
worth a thousand words and these before and after
pictures speak volumes. Thank you Tracy! We couldnt
do what we do without you!
If
you need additional assistance, please contact us
at
James
A. Brennan Memorial Humane Society
437
Nine Mile Tree Rd
Gloversville,
NY 12078
Phone:
518-725-0115