Fuzzies for Seniors is a program designed to bring joy to the lives of seniors ... and to the kitties who love them!
Participation in our program is simple -- there are only three ingredients:
- A senior who is seeking a kitty companion and who lives in a pet-friendly home, condo, apartment, or nursing facilty;
- A rescue organization willing to work with Pets Bring Joy to suggest cats available for adoption who would be suitable as senior companions;
- An advocate for the senior -- a friend, family member, or care provider -- who is willing and able to assist the senior with those aspects of pet care that prove difficult (for example, taking the cat to a veterinary appointment, going to the store to purchase pet supplies, etc.), and who will serve as a liaison between the senior and Pets Bring Joy.
What are the costs normally associated with adopting a cat?
- First, there are the normal costs for cat care items -- high quality cat food, cat litter, grooming, and routine veterinary care.
- Another important aspect of adopting a cat is having the capacity to afford medical care as needed if the cat should become ill or injured, or to purchase veterinary insurance coverage for these items.
- Costs will vary, but will likely fall within these ranges:
- Food: $10 - $25 per month
- Cat litter: $10 - $20 per month
- Annual wellness exams/vaccinations: $200 - $300 per year
- Pet medical insurance: $50 - $70 per year
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Depending on the rescue organization involved, the senior may be required to pay an adoption fee directly to that organization.
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Please note that Pets Bring Joy does not charge any fees for the Fuzzies for Seniors program! All of our operating expenses are covered through our separate fund-raising activities. :o)
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