“Holly Thompson, CVCOA Wellness Coordinator, said that ‘Animal companions are vital to fighting the isolation and loneliness that many older adults experience. Pets provide companionship, love and purpose. For some people, their pet is the only other living creature they connect with in the day.”
The Grey Muzzle Organization is the largest national non-profit organization focused specifically on the well-being of senior dogs. Funds are used to provide medical and dental treatment, foster and hospice care, and adoption programs that help keep older dogs in loving homes.
Read fthe full July 29, 2024 article from MyChamplainValley.com.
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