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Help homebound seniors with their family member - their pet!
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Description
In partnership with Meals on Wheels America and PetSmart, our upcoming Pet Program will assist seniors with pet care, ensuring they have the resources to keep their beloved pets healthy, clean, and well cared for. Studies have shown that if a senior does not have enough money for pet food, they share their home-delivered meal with their pet – sacrificing their nutrition for their pet’s sustenance. Pets can be the last line of social interaction for some seniors. Many home-delivered seniors do not have family or friends left to promote socialization. Pets provide love, companionship, and purpose. This program empowers seniors to maintain strong emotional connections, supporting their mental health and full potential for happiness and independence while remaining in their homes.
There will be availability to deliver pet food, walk dogs, help to prepare supplies to deliver to seniors, and offer rides to Tractor Supply for their Wellness Clinics for pets on one Sunday a month. There may be other additional opportunities as the program develops and expands into Bayfield County.
Location
Ashland Aging Office
Suite 201
Directions
From Highway 2 (US-2):
- Head toward downtown Ashland.
- Turn south onto Ellis Avenue (by the Kwik Trip).
- Continue straight until you reach 3rd Street West.
- Turn right onto 3rd Street West.
- Continue for about one block — 422 3rd Street W will be on your left.
From Downtown Ashland (Main Street):
- Head west on Main Street toward Ellis Avenue.
- Turn left onto Ellis Avenue.
- Go two blocks and turn right onto 3rd Street West.
- Our office, 422 3rd Street W, will be on your left.
Parking:
Free parking is available in front of the building along the street and in the lot for the Bretting Center.
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