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AMINALS & OLDER PEOPLE HEALTH AND WELLNESS
WHAT WOULD HAPPEN TO MY PET IF I WENT INTO A
NURSING HOME OR EVEN PASSED AWAY?
If your family cannot take over the responsibility, the
ISPCA will take back your pet and secure them a
compassionate and safe home. (Where possible we will li-
aise with the new owners about visits to the nursing home).
WHAT ABOUT EXERCISING?
Exercising your pet is a great opportunity for social
interaction, keeping healthy and maintaining a sense of
purpose. The dedicated team at the ISPCA will carefully
select a suitable pet to match your energy levels.
Experienced staff at the ISPA thoroughly assess the
behaviour of ISPCA Cara Programme animals and work
closely with the adopter to ensure they are paired with
the right animal.
THE CARA PROGRAMME STEP 1: VISIT THE ISPCA NATIONAL ANIMAL CENTRE
Our dedicated staff will spend as much time as you
need to ensure you are teamed up with the right friend.
Ever thought of getting a pet but STEP 2: A HOME VISIT
worried about the cost or the A home visit is arranged to see how we can make the
commitment? transition of owning a new pet as easy for both of you
as we can.
Studies show that having an animal can increase STEP 3: ADOPTION
wellbeing and life expectancy, providing a social outlet When you are 100% decided on your friendship, we will
and a companion in exercise. If you would like to have arrange the adoption process with all fees waivered.
a pet you might consider joining the Cara Programme.
The ISPCA’s Cara Programme is a community scheme *All senior citizens qualify for the ISPCA Cara Programme.
that provides pet companionship and support for senior Only special behaviour-tested animals are part of the
citizens. It has long been known that the ISPCA Cara Programme.
companionship of having a pet can be a great comfort
and support providing physical, social and emotional “Pets can have a profound and positive impact on
benefits. people. Age Action is delighted to support the ISPCA Cara
Programme that helps animals and also helps improve
ISPCA Cara Programme breaks down the barriers of pet people’s lives. “
ownership for older people. Often the decision not to
have a pet can be caused by concerns such as: Daragh Matthews, Business Development at Age Action.
I don’t have a large income?
For more information and to see some of the National
The ISPCA ensures that your new best friend is fully Animal Centre ISPCA Cara Programme animals available
vaccinated, treated for pites, neutered, please visit : www.ispca.ie/ISPCA_Cara_Programme.
micro-chipped and has a full clean bill of health.
Or call the ISPCA National Animal Centre on
Adoption fees are completely waivered for ISPCA Cara 043 33 25035.
Programme animals.
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WHAT WOULD HAPPEN TO MY PET IF I WENT INTO A
NURSING HOME OR EVEN PASSED AWAY?
If your family cannot take over the responsibility, the
ISPCA will take back your pet and secure them a
compassionate and safe home. (Where possible we will li-
aise with the new owners about visits to the nursing home).
WHAT ABOUT EXERCISING?
Exercising your pet is a great opportunity for social
interaction, keeping healthy and maintaining a sense of
purpose. The dedicated team at the ISPCA will carefully
select a suitable pet to match your energy levels.
Experienced staff at the ISPA thoroughly assess the
behaviour of ISPCA Cara Programme animals and work
closely with the adopter to ensure they are paired with
the right animal.
THE CARA PROGRAMME STEP 1: VISIT THE ISPCA NATIONAL ANIMAL CENTRE
Our dedicated staff will spend as much time as you
need to ensure you are teamed up with the right friend.
Ever thought of getting a pet but STEP 2: A HOME VISIT
worried about the cost or the A home visit is arranged to see how we can make the
commitment? transition of owning a new pet as easy for both of you
as we can.
Studies show that having an animal can increase STEP 3: ADOPTION
wellbeing and life expectancy, providing a social outlet When you are 100% decided on your friendship, we will
and a companion in exercise. If you would like to have arrange the adoption process with all fees waivered.
a pet you might consider joining the Cara Programme.
The ISPCA’s Cara Programme is a community scheme *All senior citizens qualify for the ISPCA Cara Programme.
that provides pet companionship and support for senior Only special behaviour-tested animals are part of the
citizens. It has long been known that the ISPCA Cara Programme.
companionship of having a pet can be a great comfort
and support providing physical, social and emotional “Pets can have a profound and positive impact on
benefits. people. Age Action is delighted to support the ISPCA Cara
Programme that helps animals and also helps improve
ISPCA Cara Programme breaks down the barriers of pet people’s lives. “
ownership for older people. Often the decision not to
have a pet can be caused by concerns such as: Daragh Matthews, Business Development at Age Action.
I don’t have a large income?
For more information and to see some of the National
The ISPCA ensures that your new best friend is fully Animal Centre ISPCA Cara Programme animals available
vaccinated, treated for pites, neutered, please visit : www.ispca.ie/ISPCA_Cara_Programme.
micro-chipped and has a full clean bill of health.
Or call the ISPCA National Animal Centre on
Adoption fees are completely waivered for ISPCA Cara 043 33 25035.
Programme animals.
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