Senior Dogs Visit Senior Citizens in Nursing Communities

Ohio's Animal Charity is trying to get older dogs adopted by having them visit seniors living in nursing communities, reports WKBN . The organization launched the Senior for Seniors Program last month in collaboration with healthcare providers and Three Wishes for Rubies. The initiative not only helps the dogs find homes, but also helps residents find companionship. "When you really think about the two populations of senior residents, they're often forgotten," notes program co-founder Kristin Dimidovich. "They're here and the joy that it brings to them when they are around pets and animals, it just lights up. Our biggest thing is to spread more joy and companionship and raise awareness for . . . both seniors in the different community settings and also senior pets." Six dogs have so far been adopted since the program's launch.