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They have been there for years. They are your furry friends, and you love them like your children. You would do anything for them, but as you grow older, it might be more difficult to care for your pets. It might even become physically impossible to be a good steward for pets.
It should be noted that pets help to substantially increase the happiness of individuals in old age and that even seniors are more physically fit and happy when they have pets.
It should also be noted that elderly with pets live longer and are less lonely and isolated. In most cases, keeping pets is an extremely positive proposition for seniors, and pets should remain in senior homes when possible.
If you are a senior looking to adopt a pet, many organizations exist to help partially pay the fee to adopt a pet to allow seniors to keep a pet to help with the struggles of growing older and to help keep pets in happy and friendly homes. In the case where funds are lacking to care for currently owned pets, there are certain organizations that can help with payment for food for pets and even deliver food to pets at homes.
Even though the lives of pets are important, under no circumstances should a senior who is in need of food give up his or her food to the pet. Seniors must make sure to take care of themselves in a greater manner than they take care of pets.
Sometimes, outside paid help may be the answer to pets that need help and seniors that cannot help the pets. If you are in this position, look for friends who would be interested in pet sitting or dog walkers who would be willing to help.
In severe cases, when it is simply impossible to continue to keep a dog or animal, the solution may have to be to give the pet up for adoption or euthanasia. As it is often important to the owner to keep the pet alive, it may be beneficial to contact friends and family over social media or in person to help find a decent home from those that the owner knows.
Local adoptive shelters might also help in this process by taking the pets in and looking for a home for them. In rare cases, homes cannot be found, the pets may be euthanized; however, this outcome is still greater than the death of humans.
If you need medical help from Certified Nursing Assistants or other medical helpers and would like to remain at home, call Brightstar for help today!
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