You know Pie in the Sky is about more than just delivering fresh produce to the homes of hungry seniors. You know Pie addresses the issues of loneliness and lack of social connectedness and the adverse impact on a seniors health. And you know Pie is always looking for ways to help our seniors stay, healthy and happy and age in place. But did you know about the benefits of pet ownership for seniors and the challenges having a pet can create?
A recent poll found that companionship and social connection are positive side effects of pet ownership.
In fact, more than half of those who owned pets said they did so specifically to have a companion — and a slightly higher percentage said their pets sleep in bed with them. Sixty-five percent of pet owners said having a pet helps connect them to other people, too.
Still, there is one negative and that is the difficulty some older adults face when it comes to feeding their pets. Animals provide companionship and a sense of purpose to seniors, and they are key factors in what makes a house feel more like home. Not being able to feed a pet can lead to the senior either losing independence or the animal. Just imagine if you had to choose between feeding your pet or yourself. It's not a choice any of us would like to think about. But our seniors do think about it.
You know Pie in the Sky fills in the cracks and this is a big one and we need your help.
We have a wishlist on Amazon. You can order it and have it delivered straight to the warehouse. Large bags will be divided into smaller bags to share with more seniors. Or you can shop in town and drop it by the warehouse or you can donate on our website and designate it for pet food. Either way, you can help us keep our seniors and their furry friends together and happy.
The links and info are listed below.
Thank you, in advance for helping us, help our seniors.
Call the warehouse at 904-217-4863 to make an appoitment to drop off food in person.