November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month! If you've been thinking about getting a pet, consider adopting a fully-mature dog or cat. The need is great, because the chances of an older animal getting adopted are much less than those of a puppy or kitten, but <a href="https://www.aspca.org/news/november-open-your-heart-senior-pet">there are advantages to to adopters, too</a>. Mature pets are calmer, less destructive, and with a little life experience, often very grateful for a loving home. You know what you're getting into, since older pets have a personality that animal shelter staff will be glad to tell you about. <a href="https://bestfriends.org/stories/features/8-reasons-adopt-senior-pet">And it will make you feel good</a>.&nbsp; In addition, if you adopt a dog or cat over five years of age between November first and 30th, you could get a reimbursement <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/stella--chewys-to-cover-adoption-fees-for-senior-pets-rescued-from-us-and-canadian-shelters-throughout-november-301663989.html">of up to $200</a> in adoption fees from <a href="https://www.stellaandchewys.com/">Stella &amp; Chewy's</a> pet food company, plus a $40 coupon for pet food. You'll need to fill out <a href="https://www.stellaandchewys.com/senior-pet-adoption-form/">an application form</a> and submit adoption cost receipts, and be one of the first 500 people to apply. That would be just the icing on the cake in addition to finding your new best friend. -via <a href="https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/stella-and-chewys-senior-shelter-pets-adoption-fees">Mental Floss&nbsp;</a>​ (Image credit: <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Katlanovo_spa,_29.JPG">Bijonse</a>)&nbsp; #adoption #shelter #seniordog #seniorcat #November