[the OlLine Rebel]

They aren't old as far as we can tell.

Although I've known of many old animals who DO adjust.

An anecdote is not a good scientific sampling of how the average animal behaves.

There are always going to be those who can't handle much. I just have extreme doubts they are anywhere near the majority.

And by this reasoning - every dog and cat who "loses a master" (i.e., he died) should be killed off because they might not handle the change.

[bkepley]

They aren't old as far as we can tell.

They were old according to the article.

There are always going to be those who can't handle much. I just have extreme doubts they are anywhere near the majority. And by this reasoning - every dog and cat who "loses a master" (i.e., he died) should be killed off because they might not handle the change.

Just suggesting the lady might know these particular animals better than we do.