Adopt a Less-Adoptable Pet Day

Adopt A Pet, Live Longer

Today, Wednesday August 12, is Petfinder’s Adopt A Less-Adoptable Pet Day. This day is dedicated to trying to get the harder-to-adopt pets adopted out to caring and loving owners.

Just what makes a pet less-adoptable? Senior cats and dogs are the hardest to place, according to Petfinder’s survey of animal shelters and rescue groups. The second most difficult animals to place are those with medical conditions.

Following closely as the third less-adoptable group are cats and dogs who are victims of breed prejudice. Dog breeds such as Pit Bulls are hard to adopt because of their reputation. Black cats are often overlooked because of people’s superstitions.

Why should you consider a less-adoptable pet?

Older animals are often mellower than their young counterparts, and are already trained. Senior animals often wind up in shelters because their owner passed away, and for whatever reason, the family couldn’t keep the pet.

Animals with a disability usually don’t let their physical handicap affect them. It’s a human mindset that prevents these animals from being part of someone’s life. Adopting one of these deserving animals will make you look and feel like a hero.

Less-adoptable pets shouldn’t be overlooked when you are making the decision on which animal to add to your family. Having pets makes life more enjoyable. As the picture states, “Adopt A Pet, Live Longer”.