ARTS Senior Animal Rescue

[Catherine]

I suspect that many older dogs are homeless for similar reasons to Molly. The person who cared for them no longer can.
It is sad for the owner and the pet that they have to be separated. It is even sadder if the person has died. I sure the pet knows.
Of course some senior pets are homeless because people don't want them anymore because they are old.

You are right, anyone taking on an older pet would be taking on a dog or cat with special needs. It is a very caring thing to take on a pet during their more expensive older years. Vet bills can end up being a lot of money. Like you and Misty, you didn't count the cost and you were glad to pay it, but the person taking on the pet needs to be in a position that they can pay.

I wish there was a vet fund to help people who want pets pay the expensive bills. It would make it more possible for some people to take on an older pet.