Helping Animals - Helping People

 

- Assistance for Seniors

 

As senior citizens age, they often face many changes in their lives such as less mobility and fixed incomes. However, animals are a source of unconditional love and companionship for many senior citizens. In order to encourage and sustain such a bond, the Assistance for Seniors program aims at helping older residents adopt or keep their animals. Shelter staff or volunteers will assist in matching older shelter animals to senior citizens. Animals will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and adopted to seniors at a reduced rate. In addition to lower adoption fees, senior citizens will also be eligible for low-cost vaccinations and wellness checks for their companion animals. 

 

- Families in Crisis

 

When tragedy or turmoil strikes a family, emergency sheltering for family pets is often needed. Eviction, house fire, domestic violence, or temporary hospitalization can result in beloved family members having nowhere to go. Through providing temporary placement in the shelter or a foster home, a family or individual can concentrate on dealing with the emergency situation knowing that their animals are safe.

 

- Disaster Relief

 

When families are displaced due to natural disasters such as floods or tornados, pets are often left with no emergency sheltering available. It’s important that the animal shelter be prepared to house animals in such emergencies. Knowing that their family pets are safe provides peace-of-mind for those already dealing with loss.

 

- Food Bank

 

The Food Bank program assists families experiencing temporary or extended financial hardship. The program is intended for people who are unemployed, on state or government assistance, disability, or just need some extra help. Our goal is to keep animals with their families whenever possible. The Food Bank is dependent on the generosity of the public.

 

- Low-cost Euthanasia Services

 

Although saying goodbye to a cherished companion animal is never easy, we will provide a serene, secluded place that is respectful and sensitive to the needs of the individual or family. Through providing low-cost to free euthanasia, families that do not have the funds can receive the compassion- ate care and support they need.