November is Adopt A Senior Pet Month and you might not have stopped to think of the reasons why adopting an animal over the age of 5 could be the best thing you ever did.

This dog is named Grandma, available for adoption from the Monmouth County SPCA
This dog is named Grandma, available for adoption from the Monmouth County SPCA
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In many shelters, cats or dogs over 5-years old are classified as 'seniors'. So don't let the term throw you off. The positives of adopting an adult pet instead of a puppy or kitten far outweigh the reasons not to.

Best Friends Animal Society reminds us of so many great reasons to overlook a graying muzzle in favor of a lifetime of love. Here are those reasons, accompanied by photos of some senior pets available for adoption at the Monmouth County SPCA and Wag On Inn Rescue.

7 Reasons to Adopt a Senior Pet

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