1. Compassion and Companions

2. Seniors Helping Animals Compassion and Companions Compassion and Companions is a program that will address the needs of homeless companion animals as well as the emotional health of an aging population. Seniors will be encouraged to accept dogs and cats from local shelters into their homes. Compassion and Companions will work to match compatible human and pet pairs and offer appropriate assistance with pet care.

3. Why is this service important? For Seniors: The company of a pet can offer pleasure to the elderly, especially for those that live alone. Many pet owners claim to feel as close to their pet as to friends or family. The connection associated with pet guardianship reduces stress levels and has an overall beneficial effect on health.

4. Why is this service important? For Animals: The Compassion and Companions program will also work to improve the situation of homeless pets. According to the HSUS, 6-8 million animals enter shelters each year. Such animals will be paired with a loving senior guardian and minimize shelter crowding.

5. Compassion and Companions Pet guardianship is a serious responsibility: Compassion and Companions recognizes that some routine care that is necessary for a healthy companion animal may be difficult for the elderly. Pairs that are matched through C and C are guaranteed assistance with tasks such as trips to the vet, groomer, and the delivery of pet foods.

6. Funding for a valuable service: Included in the adoption fee: Included in the adoption fee: The initial adoption fee will include the service of matching compatible guardian and pet as well as assistance with previously mentioned service. Also, C and C will work with local pet insurance companies to refer new guardians with options that help pay for animal medical care.

7. A Future for Compassion and Companions Compassion and Companions hopes to expand as the baby boomer generation continues to age. The worth of various elderly services will surely be more apparent in the near future.

8. A Future for Compassion and Companions Start up costs will be limited and depend on small loans. Clients will be referred by cooperating shelters, ensuring clientele. With success of the company, C and C will have an opportunity to make services independent. C and C can establish veterinarian offices, boarding facilities, and the like to then benefit from long term profits as pet and senior pairs stay loyal to the program.