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 Almost Home has always had a soft spot for senior dogs. When other rescue organizations have passed by seniors at the shelters, we have brought them in.
Our Senior to Senior Project was created to match senior citizens with senior dogs through a permanent senior foster program. Many of our older adults cannot afford the care of a dog. Almost Home would take care of all these needs, i.e., medical expenses, medicines, and food. In exchange, the senior caregiver would safely house our dog, exercise him, perform basic brushing, and transport the dog to the vet. We believe each will benefit through this project. The companionship, love and care-giving will bring joy into both lives.
Pet ownership or fostering can open up a whole new world for older adults. By adopting or fostering older pets, seniors get companionship without housebreaking or training.
The program has received rave reviews from local papers and organizations, and we have since partnered with Senior Citizens Inc. of Delaware County to help expand the program.
(Published in This Week) "A central Ohio organization that finds homes for dogs that might otherwise be euthanized will launch an adoption program next week with local senior citizens. Since being established by three central Ohio women nearly five years ago, Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio Inc. has removed more than 400 dogs from animal shelters and puppy mills, and placed them in homes. Now, the group hopes to tap into a new source for saving dogs by partnering with Senior Citizens Inc. of Delaware County." Read the full article here.
To make a contribution to help fund this program, please click the donate button to do so through PayPal (please enter The Senior to Senior Program under "purpose" or leave blank for a general donation to Almost Home). We are also grateful for mailed donations. If you prefer to mail a donation, please send your check or money order to ::
Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio
488 Chatham Rd.
Columbus, OH 43214
If requested, we will send you a letter acknowledging your gift for tax purposes. Thank you for all past and potential donations. Your generosity is saving lives. |
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