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Slightly Used Pets is provided by Young At Heart Pet Rescue, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization formed in April 2005 to assist in the rescue and rehoming of older dogs and cats. For more information, visit www.yahpetrescue.com or call 847-529-2025.
  Shot gun! I call dibs on the front seat! I’m Penny, and if you’re looking for a true companion, I’m your girl! I’m a very sweet and loyal 8-year-old lab mix who loves to be by your side to adore you better. I can’t wait to find that special someone who loves to go for walks and car rides, enjoys snuggling with me and letting me lay my head in your lap, and really knows what a faithful friend is.  Though I am 8-years-old, I still have some good energy that makes me a fun dog and allows me to go for nice long walks, playtime at the beach, and allows me to chase those squirrels in the yard! …
  Well hi! This message brought to you by me, Skye! Now, I don’t want to toot my own horn, but I am a gorgeous girl. Don’t you agree? Of course you do! I am a fabulous 8-year-old black kitty, and I am so happy to be at Young at Heart Pet Rescue!   I was going a bit batty in the cage I was in at the animal shelter I was rescued from. You can’t imagine how stressful those places can be for a delicate flower like me! I mean, I’m a little shy, and enjoy the quieter things in life – like soft beds, warm laps, and patches of sunshine through the windows. But the shelter environment got me down, …
Hi there! We’re Fred & Ethel, an adorably low-key pair of basset hounds in search of a loving home to spend our golden years with. And if you have been talking about adopting a pair of dogs, we’re all ears! Big long ones!After 11 loving years, our guardian had to go to a nursing home, where dogs like us are not allowed, and we found ourselves at the pound with our days numbered. Thankfully, Young at Heart Pet Rescue rescued us, and now we are enjoying our foster home and a second chance at a happily ever after! We are the most hilarious duo — and when we say we’re low-key, we’re about as low-…
Hi there, folks! It’s Me! Rihanna! Aren’t I a pretty girl? I’m so sweet and have so much love to give that I know my forever family is right around the corner.I am a complete sweetie pie, mellow and friendly, and I just adore TLC. Yes, I am a love hog, I will admit. I enjoy lap time, being brushed, playtime, snuggles, and whatever other sort of love you would like to bestow upon me! And you won’t be able to resist petting my butter-soft coat! I am about 8 years old, healthy, and very good with my litter box. I enjoy the company of other kitties and all the volunteers — everyone loves me! Come…
Shhh...I'm being very very quiet. My name is Reba, and I am a very quiet girl who is waiting for a forever home.I am a sweet yellow lab mix about 8 years old or so. My ears came from the “mix” part of my background, as they are not lab ears! But they're cute and very expressive. My nickname is Mellow Yellow because I am super low-key and very well-behaved. I stand at the back door to go out and lightly tap on it to come back in (so as not to actually scratch, which could be damaging; you see, I have excellent manners). I don't get on the furniture or into anything, even when the humans leave…
Hi there! I’m Lady Bug, and I am a very good girl. I’m a 9-year-old collie/lab mix, and I lost my home when my family was forced to move into public housing ... and though they tried to sneak me in, I got evicted, and found myself at the pound. At the pound, I was so upset; I stopped eating, and was miserable. On the day that the pound was going to give up on me, Young at Heart took me in. I was so happy! When I arrived at my foster home, I found the fluffiest bed and took the world’s longest dog nap. I was exhausted! I have proved to be a very good dog since day one. I’m completely …
Hi there! I’m Daisy, a gorgeous and sweet lab mix who is ready to light up your life! My tail never stops wagging, and my happiness is contagious.If you’re looking for an easy addition to your family, I’m your gal! A cute and compact little redhead lab mix, I’m ready for anything you’d like to do. I’m happy all of the time, and love everyone I meet, spreading sunshine and happiness wherever I go.I am about 8 years old and, whether I’m your first dog or your 10th dog, I am a dream come true! I go with the flow, and really just love life. I love to be loved on, to go for car rides, to go for …
Hi, I’m Mia! I’m an adorable and sweet little 10-year-old butterball who loves to be loved! I love being the Princess and I have aptly been dubbed “Princess Mia” in my foster home. Though some might say I’m a Diva, I’m an easy kitty to fall in love with. I’m up for adoption through Young at Heart Pet Rescue, and if I can take a minute of your time, I’d love to tell you all about ME! Everyone adores me; I love to hang out in whatever room you’re in and I have the BEST purr, if I do say so myself (you can hear it from across the room).  I love to be brushed and my favorite thing is to be …
Howdy! I’m Allie, and I am a soft-as-suede little girl who is oh-so-sweet! The day Young at Heart Pet Rescue rescued me from a local animal shelter, I was so scared of the noise and the environment that when they took me out of the cage, I tried to hide anywhere I could – including inside the volunteer’s jacket! I curled myself into a ball in the cat carrier, so scared of everything, but as soon as I got to the quieter adoption center at Petco, I simply blossomed. I am still scared of loud noises, but I LOVE attention and to be quietly doted upon.I’m about 7 years old, and just as snuggly as …
Howdy! I’m Nacho, and I am one lucky little fella! I’m funny and friendly, and my favorite thing in the world is working for a snack. I will do anything for a treat! I am a very typical Chihuahua, and I love my people and am very eager to show you just how much I love you. I was surrendered to animal control as part of a hoarding case with dozens of other Chihuahuas! I watched all the other Chihuahuas go to other rescues and shelters, but I was 8-10 years old, so I kept getting passed over. The day Young at Heart Pet Rescue came to the animal control I was at, the shelter manager couldn’t …
Hi there! I’m Jackson, a fabulously fluffy and friendly 7-year-old domestic long-haired kitty! I am a love bug, and enjoy any and all attention you are willing to dish out! I enjoy the company of other kitties, as well as lazy days lounging in the sunshine, stalking fuzzy mice, and napping anywhere soft and squishy. I am a social butterfly, and will happily greet you and your friends and keep you company. I am a fantastic boy, and I can’t wait for a home of my own! I came to Young at Heart Pet Rescue after spending many months in a cage at an animal shelter. I was passed over time and time …
Who is sweet, has silly ears, and is so happy his tail never stops wagging? This dog! Hi there! I’m Gilmore, the cutest little “fox” you’ll ever meet! I’m a very handsome and funny little corgi/doxie mix who just loooooooves my people! I am about 10 years old, and I am good with other dogs and cats. Though I get along with them, I’m pretty much a companion for them, as I just keep them company and don’t really play. It’s my people that bring me joy! I love to snuggle with you, whether it’s on the chair, on the couch, in your bed — you name it, I like being right beside you! I’m very …
Hi there! I’m Belle, a gorgeous and snuggly tabby girl, and I am an advocate of all playthings. Fuzzy mice, feather wands, catnip-stuffed frogs — you got it, I’ll play with it!Let me tell you something else. If you love kitties, then I’m you’re girl. I am a huge fan of lap time, and will lay on you and stretch my paws waaaaay up on your chest and just lay there contentedly for as long as you’ll let me. I love to be brushed and be scratched under my chin, and will reward you with buttery purrs. I came to Young at Heart Pet Rescue after my stray hold was up at a local animal control. And, boy, …
There’s nothing worse than losing your way in the wintertime, especially when you are an older indoor kitty with no claws! I’m Percy, a beautiful and very sweet little kitty. Whether I lost my way or was purposefully dumped outside, the good Samaritans that let me stay in their garage while they tried to find my family literally saved my life. But after several days went by, and no one could find my owner, I was picked up by Animal Control, where my future became uncertain.Several rescue groups were contacted, but not many can help a kitty my age. Though I’m a healthy 10-year-old, most other …
Well, hello there! Allow me to introduce myself! My name is Bernice, and though my name may sound a bit old-fashioned, I am anything but! I am a very happy-go-lucky and loveable gal who is as happy as a dog can get. I am one of those dogs who just loves to make people smile. Whether it is with my funny basset-like ways of waddling through the yard, or a quick sneak-attack kiss, or with the most joyful greeting you could imagine when you come home, I feel that my goal in life is to make people happy.I do enjoy a good nap in a cozy bed, and love to romp in the yard. I love walks, as my hound …
Hello, World! I’m Lexi, a quiet, cuddly 7-year-old domestic short hair who loves to play with fuzzy mice and take naps anywhere with a view.I’m a laid back girl that is happy to take life as it comes to me. I’m always looking out the window, not wanting to miss a minute of the action outside. In my down time, I enjoy a good snuggle anywhere that is soft and warm. I’m very sweet and quite laid back. I’m good with other cats, and I have no problem with cat-savvy dogs. I’m also a star with my litter box. I really enjoy the company of my people friends, especially when they are petting or sweet-…
Dear Santa,It’s me, Noel! I’ve been a really good girl this year, so I’m hoping that you will bring me what I want most for Christmas this year — a family.Yes, I did have a family, but for reasons I don’t understand, they never came to get me when I wandered off. I didn’t meant to wander off, but because I have limited sight, it was hard to find my way back home. The people at the pound were really nice, but they ran out of space because of other cats and dogs that lost their way, and I heard them talking about my time being up. But now I’m safe with Young at Heart Pet Rescue until a family …
Hi there! I’m Journey, and I am a 9-year-old domestic medium-hair kitty who is about as gorgeous as I come. With one blue eye, and one green eye to top off my stunning beauty, I’ll steal your heart quickly once you see how friendly I am, too!I am new to Young at Heart Pet Rescue’s adoption program, but I’m hoping I’ll be home for the holidays! After sitting in a shelter cage after my family surrendered me to a pound because they were “moving,” I am happy to once again be sitting in the laps of my volunteer friends and getting brushed. I love to be brushed! I am great with the other cats and …
When you watch me walk gracefully across the floor, you’ll know why I’m named after the goddess of poetry! Slinky and graceful, my beautiful markings and ballerina-like motion will capture your heart.I’m a very sweet girl, and none of those rumors about calicos having attitude can be applied to me! I am very quiet and affectionate, and enjoy my other feline pals just fine. I love heated cat beds, fleece blankets, and snuggle time — and if I can make a request, I really do prefer canned cat food. Treats whenever I ask for them are always appreciated, though I am very lady-like and don’t demand…
Let me introduce myself. My name is Rhett. I am a Manchester Terrier mix around 7 or 8 years of age, and I’ve been waiting for that special someone to come along and be my “furever” home since I was rescued by Young at Heart Pet Rescue. My foster family says I am a “hoot” to just be around and watch. To be honest, I think I am free entertainment for them. Let me tell you about some of my favorite things to do. I love running in the backyard from side to side, keeping on the lookout for squirrels and intruders. I kind of have a crush on a cute Boston Terrier that lives behind us. We like to …

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