MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP - That's the call of a lovable, furry friend that could be a senior citizen's cure for loneliness. Pets can offer affection, unconditional love and help ease the loss of a loved one. Many studies have been done to examine that a pets love can help an elderly person feel needed and bring an added love into their life.

To help reduce the cost of a companion animal, Capital area Human Society has partnered with Pets for the Elderly Foundation for over 15 years. Any one sixty and over could qualify for the discount. Depending on the adoption fee determines how much Pets for the Elderly will supplement. There are many different pets waiting for a companion.


Julia Palmer, President and CEO of Capital Area Human society had this to say about the partnership,
"It's great to offer this to people, especially if they are on a limited income because then they don't have to stress or be worried about the addition fee. Its a win for the animals for sure. Its a win for the senior citizens. We really see a lot of happy endings, we get great news and great feedback about a great experience it waste take home a pet and what an important part that that pet is now. really grateful that makes it possible".

Pets for the Elderly Mission Statement is to give both a lonely, elderly person and an innocent unwanted animal the gift of health and happiness through companionship. The cure for loneliness could only be a meow away. Adopt a forever friend.