tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832387493738769350.post2334767900598080494..comments2023-09-08T13:09:48.069-05:00Comments on Wisconsin Watchdog: The Elderly - How We're Failing the People Who Need Their Pets the MostKathy Pobloskiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02072184840208462648noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832387493738769350.post-83945188702545278542010-07-26T00:33:59.949-05:002010-07-26T00:33:59.949-05:00What a sad state of affairs to make the elderly fe...What a sad state of affairs to make the elderly feel guilty or irresponsible when they cannot take care of their beloved pet without some outside assistance, especially when they can give their pets something that is in short supply these days...time and attention. And their pets give them a reason to live and to get and stay well. Along with Meals On Wheels we need an "elderly pet assistance on wheels", where help with basic grooming needs, getting pet food if needed, and vet visits could be covered by volunteers who enjoy older people and love animals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832387493738769350.post-31534423560639443052010-07-24T08:31:41.756-05:002010-07-24T08:31:41.756-05:00Increases not only in the business aspects of adop...Increases not only in the business aspects of adoptions, pet supplies, and publicity, but in happiness, bonding, and helping. Why not have animal facility or even animal business volunteers like, groomers, pet supply stores, vet offices, deliver these kinds of services for pets to those in need? Have Internet training available for certification for areas that don't have shelters or training available. Maybe an after school program to work within the communities. Good summer program. Reaching out to help pets and people.....awesome!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832387493738769350.post-67745559455277435432010-07-23T13:01:10.118-05:002010-07-23T13:01:10.118-05:00so true something like this needs to be done elder...so true something like this needs to be done elderly people need something to care for to give them something to live for so many of them are all alone with no family and all they have are thier pets hope this happens all over the countryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832387493738769350.post-36502127849275578042010-07-23T12:34:15.987-05:002010-07-23T12:34:15.987-05:00What a brilliant idea. Shelters that demonstrate ...What a brilliant idea. Shelters that demonstrate that they care for their pet parents are going to get more traffic. Period. Such a program would pay for itself in terms of increased adoptions, increased purchase of pet supplies, increase publicity, etc.Lisa Grabowskinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832387493738769350.post-59599797399086237742010-07-20T22:35:13.400-05:002010-07-20T22:35:13.400-05:00Kathy - I look forward to reading your comments an...Kathy - I look forward to reading your comments and I find your insights to have great merit. Such interesting perspectives and ideas. We don't all have to agree on everything but we should all keep an open mind to new ideas. After all, that is the only way to learn and progress. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with other "animal people".Chuck Wegnerhttp://www.petshelter-cchs.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832387493738769350.post-39502946045427721842010-07-20T22:17:37.836-05:002010-07-20T22:17:37.836-05:00Kathy - you make a really good point. I don't...Kathy - you make a really good point. I don't think it is just a Wisconsin issue either. These little dogs bring so much happiness to their elderly owners. It seems like there may be an opportunity to create an organization to help elderly folks care for these pets.<br /><br />As a pet sitter, I receive the odd call now and then from elderly folks needing dog walks for their pets but they can't afford the price. Perhaps there is opportunity for me too. Thanks for bring attention to this issue. It is a really important one. <br /><br />Too often the elderly are forgotten in our day-to-day lives. This is yet one more example.MelFhttp://nodogaboutit.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com