Animal Cruelty

Here at the ASPCA, we love our senior pets—that’s why we are thrilled that November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month! If you’ve been thinking about adding a four-legged-friend to your family, consider opening your home and your heart to an older dog or cat in need.

While small kittens and puppies may be adorable, older pets are just as loving and loyal as their younger counterparts. Not to mention, adopting a senior animal companion comes with some cool advantages:

Dick Green, the ASPCA’s Senior Director of Disaster Response, wasn’t surprised when the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services asked the ASPCA to support the Lumberton County search and rescue efforts in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.

“The ASPCA spent about nine months in Lumberton last year for a large animal cruelty case, caring for 40 horses at the county fairgrounds, which were now completely underwater,” says Dick, who also fielded requests from officials in Georgia and South Carolina.

Update: We are thrilled to announce that Jamie has been adopted. If you are ready to open your home to an animal in need, please visit our Adopt a Pet section to find one of the many adoptable pets near you.