Free Pet Adoptions for Seniors (Pasadena Humane Society)
Posted by Eddie Ho in Pasadena, CA (08/11/2008)http://www.phsspca.org/adoptions/seniors_for_seniors.htm
Free Pet Adoptions for Seniors!
http://www.phsspca.org/view_pets.htm
The Pasadena Humane Society is proud to sponsor a program that encourages senior citizens to adopt senior pets. Seniors for Seniors enables people 65 years and older to adopt a dog or cat that is 5 years or older from the Pasadena Humane Society for free. (The mandatory cat microchip fee of $20 is being paid until the end of 2002 by Fresh Step, however the adopter does pay $12.50 for the lifetime registration fee.)
Play With Rover Each Day and Keep the Blues Away
Quiet and tired, the seventy-year-old woman watched children playing outside her window. But when her 7-year-old shepherd mix put his head in her lap, she smiled and told him bring her his ball. It has long been known that animals soothe the elderly. They may also promote health, psychological well being and social interaction. Although many of the health benefits people get from their pets can be attributed to the power of touch, the practical benefit of taking a dog for a walk encourages owners to get up and exercise.
According to a 1996 study by the American Veterinary Medical Association, only 10% of older singles owned cats and 20% owned dogs. Among retired couples, 16% owned cats and 20% owned dogs. One reason for these low numbers is that seniors generally have less discretionary income than other groups. Mindful of these facts and studies, the Pasadena Humane Society is taking another step to reduce euthanasia and increase the adoptions of older animals through our Seniors for Seniors program. Like all dogs and cats from PHS, each animal will receive an initial health check, vaccinations and will be spayed or neutered.
You are welcome to visit the animals anytime. Maybe you?ll find your best friend.
Free Pet Adoptions for Seniors!
http://www.phsspca.org/view_pets.htm
The Pasadena Humane Society is proud to sponsor a program that encourages senior citizens to adopt senior pets. Seniors for Seniors enables people 65 years and older to adopt a dog or cat that is 5 years or older from the Pasadena Humane Society for free. (The mandatory cat microchip fee of $20 is being paid until the end of 2002 by Fresh Step, however the adopter does pay $12.50 for the lifetime registration fee.)
Play With Rover Each Day and Keep the Blues Away
Quiet and tired, the seventy-year-old woman watched children playing outside her window. But when her 7-year-old shepherd mix put his head in her lap, she smiled and told him bring her his ball. It has long been known that animals soothe the elderly. They may also promote health, psychological well being and social interaction. Although many of the health benefits people get from their pets can be attributed to the power of touch, the practical benefit of taking a dog for a walk encourages owners to get up and exercise.
According to a 1996 study by the American Veterinary Medical Association, only 10% of older singles owned cats and 20% owned dogs. Among retired couples, 16% owned cats and 20% owned dogs. One reason for these low numbers is that seniors generally have less discretionary income than other groups. Mindful of these facts and studies, the Pasadena Humane Society is taking another step to reduce euthanasia and increase the adoptions of older animals through our Seniors for Seniors program. Like all dogs and cats from PHS, each animal will receive an initial health check, vaccinations and will be spayed or neutered.
You are welcome to visit the animals anytime. Maybe you?ll find your best friend.
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