I don't know how I feel about that. It almost feels ageist and a bit cruel to deny someone a young pet. My elderly mother read it over my shoulder and her first reaction was to view it as "give us animal that will die soon because they think we'll die soon?" - which may be a bit of a morbid way of looking at it but I have to imagine a lot of elderly people may feel this way. It's also heart breaking when I think about it. Elderly people already deal with the loss of friends as they get older to death, the idea that they are only allowed older animals that most likely pass seems like it could be demoralizing for them.
I know many 60-70 year olds who are vibrant and full of life. I feel like if this is going to be a thing, it should 100% be a case by case situation.
I don't know though. I have very mixed emotions because I sort of understand the reasoning behind it, too
I know many 60-70 year olds who are vibrant and full of life. I feel like if this is going to be a thing, it should 100% be a case by case situation.
I don't know though. I have very mixed emotions because I sort of understand the reasoning behind it, too