by The Arizona Pet Project | May 4, 2022 | Caring for our Community's Senior Citizens
Like most seniors living in Arizona, Linda lives on a fixed income. Following a strict budget allows her to afford her bills and care for her sweet pup, Princeton, even if it doesn’t leave much room for extras. And Princeton is truly her companion! His warm and...
by The Arizona Pet Project | Sep 22, 2021 | Caring for our Community's Senior Citizens, Intervention Success Stories, Uncategorized
Margie and Rebecca are an aunt and niece duo living together as roommates. They live together with their cats, Blue and Oreo, and were managing squeaking by on their limited income until hard luck hit them in the spring. Margie, who just turned 80 years old, fell...
by The Arizona Pet Project | Mar 1, 2021 | Caring for our Community's Senior Citizens, Intervention Success Stories, Uncategorized
When Vonnie’s landlord told her she had to get rid of her 4 cats so he could fix up the house to sell it, Vonnie was afraid that she would have to give up her sweet kitties. Living in Laveen and working as a waitress at a local restaurant for the past 30 years, Vonnie...
by The Arizona Pet Project | Nov 12, 2020 | Caring for our Community's Senior Citizens, Intervention Success Stories, Uncategorized
Did you know a substantial demographic we serve through our Shelter Intervention program are senior citizens in our community? It may be surprising to think of your grandparent, or maybe an elderly neighbor who you always see walking their dog, arriving at the shelter...
by The Arizona Pet Project | Nov 12, 2020 | Caring for our Community's Senior Citizens, Intervention Success Stories, Uncategorized
We have seen quite a few powerful monsoons this summer and as the rain, wind, and dust subside, our community faces the destruction left behind. A few weeks ago, Marliyn’s entire fence was torn down by the strong gusts during a storm and she was left with an urgent...
by The Arizona Pet Project | Nov 12, 2020 | Caring for our Community's Senior Citizens, Intervention Success Stories, Uncategorized
Shelter Intervention Impact Story: Laurie and Her Beloved Pippa What do you do if you get sick and have no support system to lean on to help you care for your pet? Like us, we know you think of your pets as family, too. For our friend Laurie, her dog was all she had....