COUNCIL ON AGING - ORANGE COUNTY OC Animal Care Offers Senior for Senior Pet-Adoption Program In an effort to provide exceptional customer service, OC Animal Care offers a Senior for Senior program. The program provides a discounted adoption rate for senior citizens, 65 years and older, that adopt any animal 5 years of age or older. This is limited to one adoption per household. In addition, licensing fees are also reduced for those 65 years and older. There are many advantages to adopting from your local animal shelter, but adopting an older pet may be even more rewarding. Homeless animals over 5 years of age that come to OC Animal Care are more difficult to place. However, older animals endure the stresses of a shelter environment much better than their younger shelter mates. Many adult animals have received some obedience and/ or potty training and are generally more calm and affectionate. There are many benefits of pet ownership. The top 10 are: n Pets lower blood pressure and pulse rate Braille Institute Orange County A broad range of Free programs and services to help people with vision loss. CONTACT US to learn more about our programs and our new South Orange County location! Braille Institute Orange County 527 N. Dale Avenue, Anaheim CA 92801 (714) 821-5000 BrailleInstitute.org/OrangeCounty n Senior owners have 21% fewer visits to the doctor n Seniors experience less depression n Easier to make friends (enhanced social opportunities) n Seniors become more active n Pets offer affection and unconditional love n Pets ease the loss of a loved one n Pets dull the feeling of loneliness n Seniors take better care of themselves n Pets provide a sense of security Pets instinctively know when their owners are sad or physically not well and provide comfort and cheer. Pets enrich our lives by offering unconditional love! Contact: OC Animal Care at (714) 935-6848 Additional resources: n Irvine Animal Shelter: Seniors Helping Seniors: (949)724-7740 n Orange County SPCA (714) 964-4444 Council On Aging-Orange County | 714-479-0107 | www.coaoc.org Answers Guide 2016 121 COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMUNITY * RESOURCES * SUPPORThttp://www.BrailleInstitute.org/OrangeCounty http://www.coaoc.org