DID YOU KNOW? Some shelters and rescues have strict age limits that deny seniors the opportunity to own a pet?
The Upper Credit Humane Society’s Caring Companions program is proud to pair seniors with shelter animals either as a temporary or permanent foster placement. Not only does this provide seniors with the love and companionship of pets as well as the proven health benefits, but it gives animals who may be overlooked in the shelter a chance to find a loving home.
"Living alone after my husband died was made easier by having something to care about and care for. She ‘talks’ to me and cuddles on the sofa with me, wakes me up in the morning by meowing for breakfast. I don’t feel alone. She is my constant buddy and I am grateful for her."
"Pets have been a part of my family for most of my life. As an elderly recent widow, living alone, I’m realizing their major importance to my well-being. My dog and cat offer vital companionship, someone to talk to, someone to keep me moving. They give me a reason to get up in the morning. Caring Companions fulfills a special need not only for seniors, but for lonely pets currently living in shelters."