The Senior for Senior Program or Retiring Together was developed to allow older individuals to still have the companionship of an animal when they may feel they are too old to start with a new companion animal. Many times, older individuals feel that they may not be able to care for an animal for its entire life having to surrender the animal at some point.
By matching an older or special needs animal with an individual on a long-term foster basis, if it becomes necessary to surrender the animal the animal will go back to the rescue from which it was obtained.
Sometimes older animals, like humans, need medicine which may require an expense they simply cannot afford. This program, based on income qualification, may pay for these expenses. Food may also be provided based on income and qualification.
Below are samples to see how the program works.
14Y Neutered Domestic Mh 10.01lbs MEDICAL: BAR. Dental needed for built-up tartar. Otherwise appears healthy. AHS BEHAVIOR EVALUATION: Krysia, is…
A593075 3Y Neutered Am Pit Bull ter 59.84lbs MEDICAL: Mass in left ear predisposing to chronic ear infections. May benefit…
7Y Spayed Snowshoe 5.92lbs MEDICAL: Elevated liver enzymes, in-house bloodwork has been performed. Being treated for URI as well. Geriatric.…
A600132 7Y Male Chihuahua Sh 12.10lbs MEDICAL: Abnormal front left limb (very firm/bony swelling of the antebrachium with carpus rigidly…
8Y Spayed Domestic Mh 5.46lbs MEDICAL: Geriatric, chronic URI in the shelter and weight loss. Recommend further medical workup at…
1Y6M Neutered Toy Fox Terrier/Mix 13.64lbs MEDICAL: History of significant allergies (diagnosed at regular DVM) - red skin and itchy.…
14 W Neutered Chihuahua 3.56lbs MEDICAL: Neurological. Vocal and playful. Eating well. Severe head tilt to right. Walking in circles…
3Y Spayed AM Pit Bull Terr 48.84lbs MEDICAL: Signficiant arthritis of both knees, suspect chronic cruciate ligament tears. AHS BEHAVIOR…