Senior Partners: Older Americans and Mature Pets
By Rebecca Simmons
http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/senior_partners_older_americans_and_mature_pets.html
When Marjorie Smith walked into the Idaho Humane
Society in Boise two years ago, the 72-year-old was
struggling with the recent loss of her son and the
9-11 tragedy.
Like thousands of other seniors, Smith was battling a
problem that threatened to consume her. The retired
secretary wasn't suffering from cancer or heart
disease, but from loneliness. Divorced and living
alone, Smith was looking for something, or someone, to
help her.
Gus had been waiting patiently, but his family still
hadn't come back for him. A ten-year-old Scottish
terrier, he had spent his entire life with the same
family. But once the children had grown up and moved
away, Gus was forced to spend his days alone. His
family felt that they didn't have the time to take
care of him anymore and decided to relinquish Gus to
the local shelter.
It's a common scenario all across America.
To read the full article: http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/senior_partners_older_americans_and_mature_pets.html
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