Grantline Veterinary Hospital has been honored to serve our community, providing compassionate care for your pets. It is with a heavy heart that we must announce that our practice must temporarily close, effective December 22nd. The nationwide labor shortage has hit the veterinary industry hard, and we are unable to keep our hospital open without a doctor on site.

While we are actively recruiting for a new veterinarian, we cannot provide medical treatment or authorize prescription refills without a provider onsite. However, our phone lines will remain open to help you. If you need medical care in our absence, we can assist in referring you to another hospital and transferring your pet’s medical records there.

While we cannot provide a timeline for reopening at this time, we want to thank you for the trust you have placed in Grantline Veterinary Hospital over the years, and we hope to see you again soon!

​What most don’t know is that senior pets often make some of the most affectionate, trained, and loyal companions out there. No matter the circumstance, whether ending up at a shelter or rescue, senior pets have so much love to give. Here are 5 reasons why senior pets make the best pets. 

 

#1: Senior pets are often housetrained

The worst part of bringing home a puppy is tackling housetraining. Pee puddles and poop piles pop up in corners, your favorite shoes, or the center of your rug. A senior pet is likely already housetrained and won’t leave “presents” all over your home.

 

#2: You know what you’re getting with a senior pet

When you adopt a senior pet, you won’t be startled at how big they get or how their personality changes as they mature. What you see is what you get, with no surprises.

 

#3: Adopting a senior pet saves a life

Senior pets are often overlooked in shelters and may spend their final days without a family, but nothing is more heartwarming than an older pet’s soulful gaze. Knowing you saved their life and gave them an excellent home for their golden years will be rewarded by your older furry companion’s warmth and devotion. 

 

#4: Senior pets require less exercise and playtime

Young pets, especially puppies, are exhausting. They demand constant supervision and attention when all you want is a snuggle buddy during your weekend Netflix binge. And, don’t forget that young pets need extensive exercise and playtime to ward off problem behaviors induced by boredom.

 

#5: Senior pets let you have a good night’s sleep

Kittens are prone to midnight zoomies, and puppies may not take well to crate-training at night, leaving you lucky to grab much shuteye. Senior pets don’t need multiple nighttime potty breaks and are more than happy to cuddle up under the covers and get a full eight hours of rest. 

 

Have you welcomed a delightful senior pet into your family recently? Contact us to schedule a wellness visit for your new faithful companion to ensure their health is ship-shape.