For many, this is the season of gift-giving. Most older adults have all the things they need. It’s a challenge finding just the right present.
If you have a loved one in this category and they have a dog or cat living with them, there are plenty of items or services you can provide to help make the holiday a bit brighter for pets and their owners.
Want to keep up appearances?
Offer to pay for pet grooming services.
Feeling generous?
Make a donation to their favorite pet-related charity in their honor.
More time than cash?
Give a coupon book filled with chores you can do to help them care for their pet over the year.
No time?
Pay for pet cleaning services so they don’t have to pick up pet waste from the yard. Or ask their favorite veterinarian if you can pay for their veterinary care services.
Feeling strong?
Buy heavy supplies such as pet food or cat litter and deliver it to older friends or family members to save them a trip to the store.
Like the outdoors?
Schedule a walk with them and their dog once a month or once a week.
