In a recent interview with Greg Willey, the executive director of Friendship Animal Protective League, a local no-kill rescue in Ohio, Aging Gracefully TV learned that animals are suffering from the quarantine, as well as humans.
New Mandates Create Big Problems at Shelters
Because of the social distancing mandates, normal animal intake had to be reduced by 60% so that staff or volunteers could maintain their 6-foot distance from each other.
Only animals in dire situations are able to be sheltered at this time. As an example, kittens found in a parking lot were recently rescued and are being cared for.
Please Hold On To Your Pets If Possible
Owners that want to relinquish their pets cannot do so now even though the reason may be affordability as a result of job loss. Some shelters are offering to help pet owners with food in those cases and this is one reason your monetary donation is important right now.
YOU Can Give Love To Sheltered Animals
If you thought there was nothing you could do, there actually IS a way you can give love to sheltered animals RIGHT NOW!
PLEASE do help Friendship Animal Protective League or another shelter that is located close to you! Then post a picture of your animal through the link below or email it to Info@AgingGracefully.TV to have it posted HERE!
Another organization you might like to support is Canine Companions for Independence. They help people with physical challenges live independent lives through the help of their companion dogs. Last year, Kathryn Eyring interviewed Lisa Dare, who brought in the BEST BEHAVED pups ever. Click to see that interview and enjoy!
Please share your thoughts in the comment box below…
Had you thought about the difficulties animals are facing right now?
Will you please donate and then email a picture of your pet to Info@AgingGracefully.TV and we’ll post the picture here!
