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WCHS launches “Senior Companions” adoption program |
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 Research shows that companion animals can improve our physical and mental health. Adopting a new pet can help keep people healthy and vibrant by reducing blood pressure, stress and loneliness. Animals can provide people with love and companionship throughout their golden years.
Older animals are often overlooked in favor of younger ones, but, more mature pets make wonderful additions to the lives of seniors by offering gentle companionship, lower activity levels and previous training. To an older animal, a senior citizen who gives gentle attention and affection provides an ideal new home.  Because adopting and caring for pets can be expensive for those on fixed incomes, the WCHS has implemented the Senior Companions program. The shelter will waive the usual $60 senior adoption fee for a suitable cat or dog 4 years or older when adopted by someone age 60 or older. The pet will be spayed or neutered and vaccinated; dogs will be tested for heartworm and cats for leukemia/FIV. Program participants will also receive a coupon for a free physical exam at an area veterinarian.
The program will continue as long as grant funding is available. For more information about the WCHS Senior Companions adoption program, please call the shelter at 419-352-7339 or stop by the shelter for a visit. This WCHS Program is made possible by funding from the Bowling Green Community Foundation. |
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