Help Feed the Pets of our
Meals on Wheels Clients.
We all know the benefits of pet ownership. Unconditional love. Joy. Companionship.
For older adults who are homebound, pets can also be a lifesaver. Pets lower stress, reduce loneliness, promote well being, and can give an older adult a sense of purpose.
Unfortunately, some older adults in our community not only struggle to pay for their own food, but also need help feeding their pet.
That’s Where You Can Help.
DONATE PET FOOD!
How You Can Help.
1) Give a monetary donation
Your generous donation can go a long way in providing meals and other supplies for their furry friends.
2) Donate Pet Food
We gladly accept donations of unopened and unexpired bags of pet food at our SCI offices on 3025 Bull Street, Savannah, GA. Just drop it off and we’ll take it from there!
3) Volunteer!
We need volunteers to help deliver pet food to our Meals on Wheels clients. Minimal time commitment and flexible hours.
Call us at 912-236-0363 to learn more!
When almost centenarian, Ms. Agnes lost her son four years ago, she found herself living alone for the first time in years. Then she met Sadie, a black maltese-poodle mix puppy - a gift from her daughter.
Teaching the puppy tricks helped Ms. Agnes process her loss and lean into companionship. Four years later, Sadie rarely leaves Agnes’ side. “She’s always making sure I’m ok”, Agnes explains, “when I take a bath she comes right in the bathroom with and doesn’t leave my side until I get out. Sometimes she knows when I feel bad before I do. She’ll sit in the chair on my lap and won’t leave my side.”
This constant companionship is critical for many older adult as not only does a pet bring happiness to their lives, but having a pet makes them healthier and less lonely.
This is where you can come in. -When you support our pet program, you are technically giving twice: 1) you help homebound seniors in our community, 2) you’re helping their pets too. And as we know, when seniors can take care of their pets, pets can take care of their seniors.