Older Adults
Some
research suggests that older adults benefit from pet ownership
in various ways. Among other things, older adults who own pets
may get more exercise and, as a result, may be more mobile and
run a lower risk of disability than adults who don't own pets.
Studies have found that dog owners are more likely to walk, walk
further and walk more often than people who don't own dogs. Other
studies have found that just petting a dog can lower blood-pressure!
Some older adults simply do not have the initial funds for the
adoption fees. You can provide that with your special gift.
Those who live alone
The companionship of a dog is like no other. A person living
alone will have a fuller and often healthier life when shared
with a loving pet. Science is showing that the relationship between
humans and their pets isn't as one-sided as it may seem. As people
take care of their companion animals, researchers have found,
the animals are taking care of their owners! In these days when
it so often takes two incomes in the household to make ends meet,
many singles may not be able to pay the initial cost of adoption.
You can help.
Children
There is something almost magical about a child's relationship
with a pet. Pets can enhance a child’s self esteem, provide
unconditional friendship, and help them learn about care and responsibility.
Sometimes parents have to say "no" to a child's plea
for a pet because they aren't able to afford the $50 adoption
fee. Your gift will bring a smile to a child's face and give him
memories that last a lifetime. Anyone who had a pet as a child
has never forgotten those wonderful years and the pet who filled
them!
A Homeless Animal
Have you ever noticed how little a dog asks of its
owner? Just some food, water, a place to sleep, an occasional
pat on the head and he will do anything for you. He’ll guard
you while you sleep, protect you with his very life. We’ve
all heard the stories of the faithful canine that lays at his
dying master’s side, licking his wounds. Yes, dogs are special.
They have a need for companionship. They want to please and they
want to be free to run and play!
How does Sponsoring an Adoption work?
Your donation of $50 will assist in the adoption
of one of our pets by a person who wants the companionship of
a dog and will give him a loving forever home but cannot immediately
afford the adoption fee. Your gift will provide the first round
of shots, worming and spay/neuter costs.
