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SENIORS FOR SENIORS FOSTER PROGRAM

If you are a senior in need of companionship or know of someone who is then the Sheltering Hands Senior for Seniors Program may be for you.  The program has been active for the past 3 years and currently has 12 cats in senior homes in Marion county.  There are several cats currently in our foster homes who would qualify to provide companionship to a willing senior.  Although all of the cats are adults, they are not all seniors themselves. Because this is a foster program, once the senior home can no longer provide care the cat is returned to the Sheltering Hands foster network.  This alleviates the need for family members to take on the responsibility of the pet when circumstances change.  A few of our candidates are profiled below.  All candidates are spayed/neutered, are current on vaccines and are microchipped.
If you would like an application or need further information please call 352-817-0663 and leave a message on our voice mail.  A volunteer will respond within 48 hours.

Whiskey:    A longhair but easy to care for coat.  She is 5 years old and is declawed.  Very affectionate

Dharma:    A shorthair, calm girl with a tendency for being plump.  She lost her eye as a kitten and is
                is not handicapped by it in the least.  She is 3 years old and loves attenti

Posey:    A shorthair loveable 3 year old girl.  She is for the active senior who needs
                an assistant to help with all the projects around the house.