Page 24 2026 Animal Stories Lincoln Daily News February 2026 Remember to research each organization’s adoption policies and available support services, as many offer resources to help you provide the best care for your new companion. Each pet is as unique as each person. If you are considering adopting a pet, please consider an older or special needs animal. The joy, the love, and the happiness you can give that animal and yourself, is priceless. Look past the age, or disability as you would a human and determine your selection on that unwavering connection that you both feel. Each animal deserves the love, security, and respect as much as we humans do. [JA Hodgdon-Ruppel] Sources: 2024 State Level Data - Shelter Animals Count Adopt a Dog, Cat | Participating Animal Shelters | Pets for the Elderly Adopting Pets with Disabilities: A Complete Compassionate Guide Animal laws and pet rules in the USA | USAHello Pets for the Elderly Foundation | Pet Assistance | Free Pets for Seniors | Pet Adoption for Seniors Pet ownership laws by state Senior Pet Adoption - Search for senior dogs and senior cats Senior Pet Adoption: What Older Adults Need Rehoming a Pet With Special Needs | Best Friends Animal Society U.S. Animal Shelter Statistics | Shelter Intake and Surrender | ASPCA Why Senior and Special Needs Dogs Deserve a Second Chance—and a Spot on Your Couch - A-Z Animals
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