First I want to thank one of our volunteers for her wonderful brain storming and coming up with this one. Many if not all of you know that placing an older dog is next to impossible. With that in mind SFF will be implementing, immediately, our new Seniors for Seniors program. The goal of this program is to match up senior citizens with senior canines that are in need of homes. Their will be no cost to the senior adopting the senior dog. It is our hope that thru sponsorship we will be able to fully vet a sr. dog and adopt it out at no cost to the adopter. SFF will also, as funds allow, provide the new adopters with monthly food donations and free yearly rabies vaccination.

There are so many benefits to this program, the most obvious of which is saving the dogs life. However there are many benefits to the older adopter as well including companionship and an increase in excersize. Not to mention the medical benefits of owning a pet, studies have shown that just petting a dog can lower a persons blood pressure.

I should also mention that these dogs prior to adoption will remain in the care of SFF for two full weeks after being rescued so that their tempermant can be properly accessed.

Qualifying is fairly simple, the potential adopter must be 60 or older, must pass a home inspection, vet check, ( if they had previously owned pets)and must have never been charged with animal abuse,neglect or cruelty at any time in his/her life.

Qualifying for the canines is as follows: Large breeds qualify if they are 7 years +, Smaller breeds qualify if they are 10 +

No animal exibiting ANY type of aggression will qualify for this program.

If you know of a Senior in need of some companionship, please email us at SavingFurryFriends@yahoo.com or call us at 276-706-6477.