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Originally Posted by TexasKat08  I totally get what you are saying. My parents are getting up there in age and are thinking about getting a kitten. Their 14 year old cat just died of cancer and they have another cat that is several years old that is now confused and lonely. I'm wondering who's going to take the cat in 10-15 years when mom and dad are too old or God forbid not here anymore? |
That's the problem right there! I cannot begin to tell you how many dogs and cats are left at shelters or surrendered to rescues after a person dies. I have had people say that while they had promised to care for their family member's and or friend's pet(s) it is just too much. It is much more common than people realize. Being in rescue has definitely awakened me to a lot of things I wish I did not know.
I am not 80 yet and I would NOT adopt a
puppy at my age. I do not want my pups to outlive me. Oh....I realize nothing is etched in stone, and while I have made arrangements for my pups, I still want to outlive them if at all possible.