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PHOTOS: Collier senior pets wait for forever homes during National Adopt a Senior Pet Month

Alex Driehaus
Naples Daily News
Four, a 10-year-old male, sits up on his back legs for a treat at Collier County Domestic Animal Services in Naples on Thursday, October 31, 2019. November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month.
Four, a 10-year-old male, sits up on his back legs for a treat at Collier County Domestic Animal Services in Naples on Thursday, October 31, 2019. November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month.
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Animal Services Program Coordinator Danielle Somerville pets Four, a 10-year-old male, at Collier County Domestic Animal Services in Naples on Thursday, October 31, 2019.
Animal Services Program Coordinator Danielle Somerville pets Four, a 10-year-old male, at Collier County Domestic Animal Services in Naples on Thursday, October 31, 2019.
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Four, a 10-year-old male, sniffs the ground in a play area at Collier County Domestic Animal Services in Naples on Thursday, October 31, 2019.
Four, a 10-year-old male, sniffs the ground in a play area at Collier County Domestic Animal Services in Naples on Thursday, October 31, 2019.
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Maggie, a 9-year-old female, sits in a play area at Collier County Domestic Animal Services in Naples on Thursday, October 31, 2019.
Maggie, a 9-year-old female, sits in a play area at Collier County Domestic Animal Services in Naples on Thursday, October 31, 2019.
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Maggie, a 9-year-old female, sits in a play area at Collier County Domestic Animal Services in Naples on Thursday, October 31, 2019.
Maggie, a 9-year-old female, sits in a play area at Collier County Domestic Animal Services in Naples on Thursday, October 31, 2019.
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Alexandra, an 8-year-old female, sits in a play area at Collier County Domestic Animal Services in Naples on Thursday, October 31, 2019.
Alexandra, an 8-year-old female, sits in a play area at Collier County Domestic Animal Services in Naples on Thursday, October 31, 2019.
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Alexandra, an 8-year-old female, runs along the fence in a play area at Collier County Domestic Animal Services in Naples on Thursday, October 31, 2019.
Alexandra, an 8-year-old female, runs along the fence in a play area at Collier County Domestic Animal Services in Naples on Thursday, October 31, 2019.
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Bacchus, a 10-year-old male, walks around a play area at Humane Society Naples on Thursday, November 7, 2019. People who adopt a senior dog, classified as seven or older, at Humane Society Naples receive a $500 credit for in-house veterinary services.
Bacchus, a 10-year-old male, walks around a play area at Humane Society Naples on Thursday, November 7, 2019. People who adopt a senior dog, classified as seven or older, at Humane Society Naples receive a $500 credit for in-house veterinary services.
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Bacchus, a 10-year-old male, drinks water at Humane Society Naples on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
Bacchus, a 10-year-old male, drinks water at Humane Society Naples on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
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Minnie, an 8-year-old domestic shorthair calico, lays in a cubby at Humane Society Naples on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
Minnie, an 8-year-old domestic shorthair calico, lays in a cubby at Humane Society Naples on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
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Diego sits on a shelf and cleans himself at Naples Cat Alliance on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
Diego sits on a shelf and cleans himself at Naples Cat Alliance on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
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Cats lounge on furniture at Naples Cat Alliance on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
Cats lounge on furniture at Naples Cat Alliance on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
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Frederick waits to be pet at Naples Cat Alliance on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
Frederick waits to be pet at Naples Cat Alliance on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
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Rasha sits on a blanket at Naples Cat Alliance on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
Rasha sits on a blanket at Naples Cat Alliance on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
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Snickers lays on her favorite chair at Naples Cat Alliance on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
Snickers lays on her favorite chair at Naples Cat Alliance on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
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A basket of items is provided to people who adopt a cat through the seniors for seniors program at Naples Cat Alliance on Thursday, November 7, 2019. The program pairs cats over five years old with people 55 and older and waives the cat adoption fee.
A basket of items is provided to people who adopt a cat through the seniors for seniors program at Naples Cat Alliance on Thursday, November 7, 2019. The program pairs cats over five years old with people 55 and older and waives the cat adoption fee.
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