Benefits of Owning a Pet

Pets are a great source of comfort to many baby boomers these days. Pets have always been a source of comfort to people, but as you age, they help to fill many gaps. The benefits of living with pets are many. Here we will discuss only a short list. Please feel free to share how your pets…

My husband and I have always had pets. In the past, we have boarded our pets when we traveled. In recent years, we have found that we prefer to take our pets with us. This means that in addition to planning for ourselves, we must also plan for them…

Callie and Tori are the two furry heartbeats of my home and bring joy every day. They’re both rescue mutts, full of personality and fluff – and the reason I bring a lint roller everywhere I go. I affectionately call them Ms. Needy and Ms. Greedy…

Dealing with complicated pet loss grief is very challenging to a pet lover. Have you ever experienced the loss of a pet that ran away? Did this pet ever come home? Are you suffering from the pain of not knowing what happened to them?

We adore our pets, but not everyone feels the same. Some people are afraid of cats and dogs. Some folks are allergic. You just never know. If you’re looking to sell your home, you don’t want to lose a potential sale if a buyer walks in to a barking dog, mess on the floor or a litter box…

For many women of a certain age, taking on the full-time responsibility of a pet can be out of the question. Despite the well-documented advantages that pets have on relieving loneliness and isolation, their care and feeding can add up to a significant expense…

If you love dogs, you’ll understand how strongly I feel about the responsibility that comes with dog ownership. The last thing you want to do is bring home a puppy just because they have a cute face. Yes, I understand. Puppies are ADORABLE. However, they also come…

I guess you could say it depends on who you ask. If you ask me, it’s non-negotiable. My pets have always been a deciding factor where I live. As a baby boomer who loves dogs, I won’t live in a place they’re not welcome. But, hey, that’s me. Will your cat or dog decide…

Pets are great for your health, especially if you’re a woman over 60. It’s a fact. Don’t take my word for it – it’s been proven by medical professionals. Your furry friends are very good for you, which begs the question why pets are restricted in so many communities. But that’s a blog post for another day!

Moving takes planning but with pets, it takes extra planning. Your pets will sense something is up. Having a plan in place will help to ease the stress and make a smoother transition for all. Moving to a new home is exciting, but for women over 60 it can be a stressful time…