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You want to bring a pet into your home but aren’t sure which pet is the best fit for your lifestyle. You think a smaller bird might be just perfect. Birds are colorful, make cheerful noises, don’t take up much space, and seem to require little maintenance. But is a bird a good choice of pet for you?

At 10 West Bird & Animal Hospital, we can help you decide which pet will fit best with you and your lifestyle.

All pets are equally deserving of homes, and yet some animals spend longer than others waiting to be adopted. In stark contrast to younger pets (especially kittens and puppies), older pets have shockingly slow adoption rates. We can do something about this trend by encouraging others to consider sharing their lives and their homes with a sweet, seasoned pet. There are so many reasons to adopt a senior pet, and we’ve got some convincing ones below.

Few of us can resist the charms of young animals, but if you’re looking for constant companionship and devotion, senior pets are where it’s at. Senior pets are deeply connected to their routines, and know exactly where their people are at all times. They have also fine-tuned their instincts and understand implicitly where they belong.