If you are 60 years of age or older, and would like to adopt one of our mature cats/dogs that is 7 years of age or older the "Seniors for Seniors" Program will WAIVE the adoption fee. Knowing that Seniors are on a fixed income with each adoption, your lovable companion will be spayed or neutered and will have had all of their vaccinations before they go home with you.

After you take your New Best Friend home CAT OR DOG a volunteer from Massachusetts Humane Society will do a follow-up call to YOU and to make sure ALL IS WELL or to talk over any questions or concerns you may have. Massachusetts Humane Society will offer all and any advice that you need!

If for any reason, such as you become unable to take care of your cat or dog, due to long-term hospitalization or stay in a nursing facility, you and your family may contact Massachusetts Humane Society to make arrangements in returning the animal back.

For more information on the "Seniors for Seniors" Program, contact Massachusetts Humane Society, at 781-335-1300

MHS Adoption POLICY: Massachusetts Humane Society DOES NOT DECLAW CATS. However, the available cats that are up for adoption may ALREADY be DECLAWED from their previous owner.

YOUR LOVABLE MATURE COMPANION IS WAITING FOR YOU!!

10 Health Reasons Why Pets Are Great For Seniors

1. Pets Lower Blood Pressure.A study of health patients showed that people over 40 who own pets had lower blood pressure than people who did not have pets. Another study showed that talking to pets decreases blood pressure.

2. Fewer Trips to the Doctor. Seniors who own dogs go to the doctor less than those who do not. In a study of 1,000 Medicare patients, even the most highly stressed dog owners in the study had 21 percent fewer physician's contacts than non-dog owners.

3. Less Depression.Studies show that seniors with pets do not become depressed as often as those without pets.

4. Easier to Make Friends. Seniors with pets meet more people and like to talk about their pets.

5. Seniors Become More Active. Seniors with pets go for more walks and are generally more active than those without pets.

6. Pets are Friends. Most everyone, but especially seniors, will say that pets are their friends.

7. Pets Ease Loss. Older people who suffer the loss of a spouse and own a pet are less likely to experience deterioration in health following that stressful event.

8. Pets Fight Loneliness. You are less likely to be lonely with a canine or feline friend around.

9. Taking Better Care of Themselves. Seniors take good care of their pets and better care of themselves when they own a pet.

10. Sense of Security. Pets help seniors to feel that someone they trust is always around.


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MHS - CFC Code: 70726	If you are 60 years of age or older, and would like to adopt one of our mature cats/dogs that is 7 years of age or older the "Seniors for Seniors" Program will WAIVE the adoption fee. Knowing that Seniors are on a fixed income with each adoption, your lovable companion will be spayed or neutered and will have had all of their vaccinations before they go home with you. After you take your New Best Friend home CAT OR DOG a volunteer from Massachusetts Humane Society will do a follow-up call to YOU and to make sure ALL IS WELL or to talk over any questions or concerns you may have. Massachusetts Humane Society will offer all and any advice that you need! If for any reason, such as you become unable to take care of your cat or dog, due to long-term hospitalization or stay in a nursing facility, you and your family may contact Massachusetts Humane Society to make arrangements in returning the animal back. For more information on the "Seniors for Seniors" Program, contact Massachusetts Humane Society, at 781-335-1300 MHS Adoption POLICY: Massachusetts Humane Society DOES NOT DECLAW CATS. However, the available cats that are up for adoption may ALREADY be DECLAWED from their previous owner. YOUR LOVABLE MATURE COMPANION IS WAITING FOR YOU!! 10 Health Reasons Why Pets Are Great For Seniors 1. Pets Lower Blood Pressure.A study of health patients showed that people over 40 who own pets had lower blood pressure than people who did not have pets. Another study showed that talking to pets decreases blood pressure. 2. Fewer Trips to the Doctor. Seniors who own dogs go to the doctor less than those who do not. In a study of 1,000 Medicare patients, even the most highly stressed dog owners in the study had 21 percent fewer physician's contacts than non-dog owners. 3. Less Depression.Studies show that seniors with pets do not become depressed as often as those without pets. 4. Easier to Make Friends. Seniors with pets meet more people and like to talk about their pets. 5. Seniors Become More Active. Seniors with pets go for more walks and are generally more active than those without pets. 6. Pets are Friends. Most everyone, but especially seniors, will say that pets are their friends. 7. Pets Ease Loss. Older people who suffer the loss of a spouse and own a pet are less likely to experience deterioration in health following that stressful event. 8. Pets Fight Loneliness. You are less likely to be lonely with a canine or feline friend around. 9. Taking Better Care of Themselves. Seniors take good care of their pets and better care of themselves when they own a pet. 10. Sense of Security. Pets help seniors to feel that someone they trust is always around.
Massachusetts Humane Society, Inc. is a section 501(c)(3), No-Kill, Non-Profit, Volunteer Work, Private Organization, and your donation is tax-deductible. Please mail your Donations to: Massachusetts Humane Society, P.O. Box 890127, East Weymouth, MA 02189 Phone: 781-335-1300 Webmaster: Liz Feitelberg