Hurricane, Utah: Pets are just what the doctor ordered for seniors when it comes to keeping them healthy and happy. They provide comfort in a time of need, company in a time of loss, and friendship free of conditions. This is especially true for senior citizens who can develop health related issues as they age. However, research suggests the unconditional love and companionship provided by a pet can help seniors lead a healthy life. In fact, independently living seniors who own pets tend to have better physical health and mental well being than those who do not — seniors who have pets do not have a need to go to the doctor as often as non pet owners.
In order to communicate the life enriching benefits of pet ownership among senior citizens, and to help homeless pets find loving homes, Because Animals Matter, located in Hurricane, will be partnering with Purina® and other rescue groups in Utah to host an adoption event on 18 April '09, at Petco, 765 W. Telegraph Street, Washington City, Utah, from 10am to 3pm. At the Love A Senior event, local senior citizens aged 60 and older will be invited to spend time visiting with the adoptable dogs and cats and consider bringing a furry friend into their home.
The Love A Senior event is part of the Purina® Pets for Seniors Program which promotes the life enriching benefits of pet ownership among senior citizens across the country. Special discounts may be available to seniors who adopt.
"Finding homeless pets permanent homes is our organization's biggest priority", says Rita Longstreet from Because Animals Matter. "By introducing seniors to our pets, we are hoping to ensure not only the well being of our pets, but also the well being of local seniors."
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