FOR THESE DOGS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE KILLED, AND THE SENIORS WHO ADOPT THEM, WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE LONELY,  THIS IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF CREATIVE THINKING

Great way to help seniors with two and four legs!!!!
Another great idea for helping place dogs in good homes.
Improves senior’s lives. Saves animals’ lives. Cost reductions.
Positive publicity for group who organizes and for all companies who
donate to help with the success.
Free Pet Adoptions for Seniors
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.
VISIT YOUR LOCAL POUND TODAY AND ASK ABOUT THEIR PROGRAMS AVAILAB.E