Peninsula Humane Society to Hold 'Seniors Rule' Adoption Fair

The Peninsula Humane Society will shine a spotlight on its older animals who need homes at an adoption event on Saturday.

From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the humane society's Center for Compassion, located at 1450 Rollins Road in Burlingame, cats and dogs ages 7 and older will be showcased for adoption, with a 50 percent discount on their adoptions.

PHS/SPCA is hosting this event to draw attention to "fabulous pets who may otherwise get overlooked when visitors focus only on age," humane society director Scott Delucchi said.

In addition to the adoption discount, PHS/SPCA’s Chief of Veterinary Staff, Dr. Linda Janowitz, and staff Behavior Associate, Anika Liljenwall, will answer questions about the senior pets available for adoption and provide advice about caring for older pets in general.

The regular adoption fee for dogs age 7 + is $75, while cats age 7+ can be adopted for $50. During this one-day event, the adoption fees are reduced to $37.50 and $25, respectively.

A few dozen cats and close to 15 dogs at PHS/SPCA’s center qualify for the special adoption fees. To meet some, visit www.PHS-SPCA.org and search adoptable dogs and adoptable cats.

Those who adopt a senior pet during Saturday's event will also receive 10 percent off all pet food, toys, treats, supplies and logo gear in PHS/SPCA’s Furchandise retail store.

In addition, staff will extend the regular post-adoption Wellness Plan to 30 days. This means adopters can take their pets back to PHS/SPCA for up to 30 days, post-adoption, and receive free medical care for any pre-existing conditions.

A small number of local residents who adopted senior pets have been invited to attend the event and share their experiences with prospective adopters.

PHS/SPCA lists many advantages of adopting an older pet. “Mature pets are fully-grown, so they won’t surprise adopters by getting bigger, they are often calm, housetrained and have had some obedience training and socialization,” said PHS/SPCA Customer Service Director Dan Hanley. 

“People who open their homes and hearts to an older pet are special people in our world,” said Delucchi.  “And, to a person, each will tell you how much joy they’ve received from adopting a senior pet.”