Finding a Dog or Cat for Your Elderly Parents
Elderly Care in Frederick County VA
It would be a great companion when you’re not there, especially if they already live alone. But where do you begin finding the dog or cat that will be the best fit for your parents?
- Animal shelters are a great option. Shelter staff and volunteers have spent time with the animals in their care, so they may be able to make recommendations on the best fit for your parents. According to the Humane Society of the United States, approximately one-third of the animals in shelters are purebred. Just because an animal is in a shelter does not mean it’s broken or has something wrong with it.
- Rescue organizations are another great resource. There are breed specific rescues, for those searching for a purebred dog or cat; there are also general rescues which offer all kinds of pure and mixed breed dogs and cats.
- Online pet shopping is good, provided you use a responsible site. Petfinder.com is an extremely popular place which usually leads you to a shelter or rescue or organization. In fact, on average, there are approximately 250,000 pets featured on Petfinder.com from some 11,000 animal shelters and rescue groups throughout the United States. So it’s a way to inquire about many organizations from one site.
- Oftentimes you will find shelters that offer pets at a reduced cost for senior citizens. Purina Pets for Seniors is a program through Purina which works with some 200 shelters nationwide to help seniors get pets a reduced cost. Visit www.petsforpeople.com for more information.
- Depending on where you live, there may be a local program similar to that which offers reduced adoption fees for the elderly.
If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring a professional elderly care in Frederick County, VA, please contact the caring staff at LivinRite Home Care. Call Us Today at (703) 634-9991. Serving Northern Virginia, The Valley, and Surrounding Communities
Co-Owner at LivinRite Home Care
LivinRite is a Medicare certified agency based in Manassas, VA. Since 2003 we have been committed to providing the best home health care available. Our company was started by a registered nurse who still owns and operates the company today. Julie McCormick and Brendan McCormick are co-owners and founders of LivinRite Home Health Services. Between the two of them comes over 35 years of home health care experience. Julie is a Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Emergency Medicine, Cardiac Critical Care, Oncology & Infusion Services.
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