Senior Pets for Senior Citizens
Pay It Forward for Pets funds the adoption fee of senior pets being adopted by a person 55 years and older. The benefits for a senior dog or cat who finds a home with a senior citizen is obvious – and the benefits to the aging person are pretty impressive too! Healthcare professionals believe pet ownership for an aging person adds to their quality of life.
- A loving pet lowers blood pressure and pulse rate
- Senior pet owners experience 21% fewer visits to the doctor
- Seniors experience fewer episodes of depression when a pet is present
- Pets help to make friends and enhanced social opportunities
- Seniors become more active and live more meaningful lives
- Pets offer affection, unconditional love and non-judgmental acceptance
- Pets help to ease the loss of a loved one and offer a sense of being wanted and needed
- Pets eliminate loneliness and decrease feelings of isolation
- Seniors with pets take better care of themselves
- Pets provide a sense of security and safety for those seniors living alone
