Ottawa Humane Society Cats For Seniors
The ottawa humane society achieved prestigious accreditation from imagine canada s standards program in april 2016.
Ottawa humane society cats for seniors. 258 ask for information about animal id number a231673. Our main goal is to address the problem of cat overpopulation in ottawa. Ottawa humane society in foster home available for adoption adoption pending. Once a questionnaire has been submitted from an interested adopter ohs adoptions counselors will begin the search for a match.
Senior animals in our care are classified as six 6 years or older and senior citizens can qualify for this program once they are 65 years or older. Cats are especially great company for senior citizens for a variety of reasons. Ottawa humane society foster me first animal id. A second goal is to help preserve the human animal bond by providing a service to help pets stay with their owners rather than be surrendered to the ohs.
Please contact us at 613 725 3166 ext. The standards program trustmark is a mark of imagine canada used under license by the ottawa humane society. Elderly people often find the calm presence of a senior pet comforting and many seniors enjoy the company of a pet that is in. Ottawa found cats given the current public health crisis an appointment is required to bring in an animal or search for a lost pet.
The ottawa humane society achieved prestigious accreditation from imagine canada s standards program in april 2016. By the time a cat or a dog reaches their senior years they have usually outgrown the urge to chew up your new pair of shoes or climb your curtains for fun. The standards program trustmark is a mark of imagine canada used under license by the ottawa humane society. Cats make great companions for people of all ages and walks of life.
Hsmc s seniors for seniors program was created in hopes of marketing our senior pets in a positive way by promoting the emotional and health benefits of owning a mature cat or dog. Older pets can make great companions for senior citizens. 221 to schedule an appointment. A231422 for more information about this animal call the ottawa humane society at 613 725 3166 ext.
The cats for seniors program is an innovative matching program that will help interested adopters find the perfect feline companions to match their home and lifestyle. Whether you are a busy single professional living alone in a small apartment in the city a family with children living in a house in the suburbs or a senior citizen living in a retirement home a cat can be your ideal pet.