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.
Please read Before You Adopt
for our adoption hours and policies, and come into our shelter to see the Senior pets we
have available. |
