Yes, but some elderly cannot take care of their animals. Some animals rule the elderly. The animals can and do provide comfort and give the elderly company, and something real to love. The animals have saved lives of many elderly, and often are the last to see the elderly alive. The animals are loyal, most of them, and can even help the elderly in emergency situations.

Yes . Everyone should . A dog is a man’s / woman’s best friend .

It’s been proven that having an animal lowers your blood pressure and provides companionship. Check it out on the web.

I enjoy my dawg for the companionship and comfort. She’s always non-judgemental and happy to see me around.

Yes I do - providing that the Seniors are healthy! I have a cat and I will not part with her - - - even tho’ I am dying. However, she is in my will and goes to a beautiful no-kill home when I am gone with a suitable dowry! And with conditions. I have spelled out what she has to eat, how to clean her litter box, where she sleeps and other little details - including her Chrystal dishes that she eats off! Yes I am crazy (about her) and nutty as a fruit cake when it comes to animals. But she is one fat, pampered feline who loves me unconditionally and her life in my home!

We adopt many animals out as companions for Seniors but not the type most of you would think. The majority of customers who live alone are women and their new buddies are usually guinea pigs, parakeets, rabbits, or Cockatiels. Many times a relative comes with them to help pick out the pet. Sometimes we provide a free cage and supplies too. Senior Citizens are very responsible with pets. We do not enable people to become collectors or overwhelmed with the pet. Our concern is the pets care and the person’s happiness. Parakeets and Cockatiels are the favorite choices by far in our area.

An animal companion is such a joy and comfort to all. Elederly people who -after their children get married and leave home- stay alone, would find it much comfort to own an animal. to take care of.
The only thing that should concern us, is that as much as a human is expecting from an animal, so much the animal is expecting from the human as well. The person should respect animal’s needs, take good care of it, love it, protect it. As in all relationships, the human - animal relationship should be a two way relationship. So that it can be fulfilling to both parties.

Only if they want the animal and are able to take care of it properly. An animal can be a comfort but many elderly people can’t/won’t take care of it and it isn’t fair to the animal.

Yes, under certain circumstances, what better to aid in loneliness then a warm, fuzzy pet who will forever be true to you. You will not come home to a empty home when kitty/dog whichever if you have ,your buddy the pet. They are always happy to see you and they show it, no strings attached.

It gives you a loveable cuddle, change water dish and feed or give a treat.

Your living conditions are a big priority, wonderful if you live in a home where you can just open door and let them go run around and do their thing. Then if you are in apt, you put them on their leash and you both take a walk, most owners enjoy the walk also.
In a senior bldg i.e. I live in, pets are allowed, but its a big difficulty when in the middle of night , your pet has to go out, particularly in winter. The folks I know do not seem to mind but I would, on the 3rd floor , as are others, I can’t rationalize it being fair to the pet either.

The most logical indoor pet other than a fish, or bird, really is a cat, many have them, but we are not that stable on our feet, and kitties tend to get under foot.

Its a big decision, think it out.

Good Luck

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Yes there many reasons, if you ar healthy enough it will help you exercise, with letting them in and out every day.
it is proven by dr.’s that it improves your health to own and stroke and love a cat or dog! It lowers your blood pressure…
The sense of security and love and devotion you receive is priceless! If I can help in the selection in any way let me know..I an well read and I rescue.