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“For the last couple of days, she’s climbed from under the bed on her own, and I’ve got a cat’s bed. So she’s starting to work her way to see more people.” “The companionship of a pet will offer many positive benefits to the elderly, but it is a great responsibility to own a pet,” said Dan Rossi, CEO of the Animal Rescue League Shelter and the Western PA Humane Society.
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Guidance
He also has a warning as well as some clear guidance on what to do in this situation. “If a family member, friend, or neighbor owns a pet, please help them ensure that there is a support system in place if / when mental faculties begin to decline,” Dan pleads.
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