A.A.R.F. launched it’s Pets for Seniors program, sponsored by Purina, in 2010.  This is a program that we have been trying to get started for over a year now, and it has finally become a reality.  We want to help the Seniors of our community by matching them with a great pet – with Purina’s assistance, we can now reduce the fees and accomplish our goal.  Please spread the word to senior citizens who are looking for a pet to love and care for. 

WHO IS ELIBIBLE

If you are 60 years of age and older and are looking for an indoor pet (over the age of 2 years) to love and spoil and take wonderful care of – then you qualify for the Pets for Seniors Program.  (Approved application required).

WHAT IS INVOLVED

A.A.R.F. has a standard adoption procedure that must be completed.  Contact an A.A.R.F. volunteer who can assist you in finding an animal that is right for you.  To participate in the program, you must be over the age of 60 years, and the animal that you will be adopting must be over the age of 2 years.  Once you find the animal that is right for you, you will be asked to complete an adoption application/contract.  Upon approval, you will go home with the newest love of your life!

WHEN AND WHERE CAN I SEE THE ANIMALS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

All of our adoptable pets can be viewed on our website at www.aarf-tn.com.  Many pets can be seen each Saturday at PETCO in Cookeville between the hours of noon and 6PM. 

WHAT ARE THE REDUCED FEES

Any animal, over the age of 2 years, that is adopted by a senior citizen 60 years and older will be just $60 until our funds are depleted.  We are hoping that the program will be a success and that sponsors will want to contibute to allow this program to continue year round. 

HOW CAN I SPONSOR THE PETS FOR SENIORS PROGRAM

Send a check, payable to A.A.R.F. to P.O. Box 4074, Cookeville, TN  38502.  Be sure to note in the memo section “PETS FOR SENIORS” or you can paypal your sponsorship to [email protected].  In the notes section, be sure to indicate that you want to support the “PETS FOR SENIORS PROGRAM”.

Please direct any questions to [email protected]