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| When we know the companionship that animals provide, and the loving homes aged owners can provide, shouldn't we work hard to preserve those relationships? |
Can you imagine a life without animals? Most of us don’t
have to, until we get older and the prospect of having to give up companion
animals to move into aged care accommodation looms large. Some people may be
able to continue living at home, but have to give up their companions due to an
inability to care for them (e.g. provide regular walks).
A Canberra-based advocacy group, Pets And Positive Aging
(PAPA), is campaigning to ensure that pet support becomes of the standard
services offered to persons in home and community care. This might involve
helping companion animal owners meet their animal’s needs, for example regular
exercise.
It’s likely that most people reading this blog are fairly
convinced of the benefits – to humans and animals – of responsible pet
ownership. But for many organisations, assisting people with companion animals
sits in the “too hard” basket.
You can assist PAPA by reading and sharing this article.
You can also visit their website here.
Other ways to assist include talking to your local home
and community aged care organisations about assisting companion animal owners.
