With all the attention & discussion about removing barriers to adoption lately, I was surprised to see a recent social media post about refusing to adopt to people of a certain age out of fears that the adopter would die and leave the pet homeless. We should all make necessary provisions for our pets regardless of age...you just never know. But, I wanted to share this organization that works to help seniors adopt. It looks like they need more shelter partners, too!
Companion Animals for Seniors: Pets for the Elderly
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| Companion Animals for Seniors: Pets for the Elderly |
| Retired and widowed, Pat was looking for a new companion. She knew the value of a good dog; her pal Chloe passed away a year ago. Pat tells us when she saw Brady at the Humane Society, she couldn't resist. "He is very loving, follows me everywhere, and is extremely smart. |
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Shari Cahill
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