Free Cats For Seniors - Did You Grasp That Cats Are Natural Healers Too?

Free Cats For Seniors - Did You Grasp That Cats Are Natural Healers Too?

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You recognize there are edges to dog ownership - especially since they drag you far from your laptop to be walked every day. But did you know that cats are natural healers too? There's one thing about the tactile stimulation of warm fur and also the rhythm of a contented purr that has a positive effect on blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory frequency. The results of these tests are surprisingly similar to the body's condition once deep meditation.

[While I'm writing this text, my hubby, Laurence, is in my "cat space" - putting in a giant used crate that a friend gave me. I'm fostering some felines from the Larger Sudbury Animal Shelter. His hobby is books, mine is cats. It works.]

Ah the Zen of cats - a study conducted in Texas found that nursing homes that allowed pets had lower medication costs than those that didn't. And cats may be the companion of choice for seniors. They are low maintenance - you do not have to steer them and scoop a back yard, and if you are gone for the higher half of the day, they'll just sleep through it. However the come back is high - you get greeted while not obtaining balled over, and cats are quite happy to allow you to sit, so long as you let them curl up beside you or on you.

[Hmmm. Laur is going in and out of his workshop - trying to seek out some pieces to supplement those that are missing from the crate package, and hammer off people who he can't see any reason for. I expect he isn't feeling "in the zone" right now.]

The Arizona Humane Society has started an innovative program where they can provide mature fixed cats - free of charge - to senior citizens. It's called Partnering Animals with Seniors or P.A.W.S. The AHS adoptions coordinator explains, "Several senior voters are ideal pet parents. They are retired and are home most of the day. They have masses of love to share with an animal."

[My hubby who is "fifty+" currently qualifies as a senior. I'm not sure how full his cat "love tank" is correct now. Laurence has given up on the crate, and its intended occupant is currently sitting on Laur's shoulders. I suppose the pirate-parrot look is cute - however Laurence objects to the feline talons.]

Hearing about this got the hamster wheel in my head turning... Why could not there be a "Free Cats for Seniors" program in Sudbury. A volunteer (moi) may keep a list of cats needing a home, and of seniors or individuals on a fastened income who are looking for a cat. There should be guidelines. Cats on the list should be spayed or neutered, healthy and friendly. Seniors (or disabled folks) should agree to provide an extended-term loving home and vet care as needed. I know I can count on the All Peoples United Church girls's cluster to donate some home-made cat toys.

[My senior half notes that dogs are mentioned fourteen times in the Bible, however domestic cats aren't mentioned even once. I note that there are lots of books dedicated to "church cats," but none to church dogs.]

If you're curious about a "Free Cats for Seniors" program - by that I mean you've got a mounted, friendly cat to list or you are wanting for a friendly moggy - you are welcome to decision me at 522-5126. Be sure to depart a message. [My hubby requests that you simply be certain to ask for "Parrot the Cat."]

About the Author:
Dorothy Frank has been writing articles online for nearly 2 years now. Not only does this author specialize in Retirement for Seniors ,you can also check out her latest website about:
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