List of Contributions

I have a wonderful heartwarming story that proves how much pets can do for our health. A few years back a gentleman (Mr. G) called to see if he could qualify to get a pet from Knox PAWS, he had been denied at several local shelter and rescues. He believed the reason was because he was wheelchair bound. ...

Kayla your discussion reminds me of so many of my clients in the Knox PAWS (Placing Animals with Seniors) program here at the Office on Aging in Knoxville. The entire purpose of this program is to increase physical, emotional and mental stimulation for the seniors that apply. What a better way than to ...

Linda as a previous and current recipient of MOWA/PetSmart Charities grant funding I feel like the data that they have maybe very beneficial to you in your research here in Knoxville. I am happy to share my membership credentials with you in order for you to see all the organizations that are supported ...

So sorry I am always so behind in responding. I see the discussions and think OHHH I need to respond and then the office phone rings, the work cell phone rings and I am late for a veterinary appointment with a client and their pet...so I dismiss the discussion and think I will get back to it later...later ...

Hello Heddie and the other folks reading through this discussion. My name is Monica, I am the former Operations Director at our local open intake facility. About 7 years ago I left there after obtaining a BA in Human Social Services. My goal was to combine my 38 years of animal welfare experience with ...

The Knoxville TN Knoxville Office on Aging's Feed-A-Pet program is very similar to VPHO, in that all our pet food is obtained via donations. We also are very selective in the pet foods we accept and distribute each month. FAP serves seniors only (60 or older) in Knoxville/Knox County. We currently ...

Allowing for relaxation and engagement outside of our everyday home/work/home cycle can be difficult. It is so much easier to use the "I'm to tired" excuse but in my opinion when I take advantage of these opportunities I feel regenerated. As I have gotten older I truly have learned the importance of ...