The year 2020 was a “ruff” year for everyone, but something that made the year a little easier for Joanne was choosing to enroll in Aging Ahead’s pilot program, Whiskers on Wheels! Aging Ahead partnered with local nonprofit, The Wet Nose Project, to provide older adults with pet food to help alleviate the cost burden of caring for a pet.
Joanne, the proud fur mom of Clara and Mollie, says she finds so much joy in the companionship of her two rescue pups. Before enrolling in the Whiskers on Wheels program, Joanne found it sometimes difficult to afford dog food for Clara and Mollie, and that it noticeably stretched her budget. “This program,” Joanne said, “makes it easier to truly enjoy my time with Clara and Mollie. The cost is one less thing I have to worry about right now.” Joanne is currently undergoing cancer treatments, and said, “I feel so comforted by Clara and Mollie with me, and I really feel like their love is healing.” Joanne later said that she is very grateful for the Whiskers on Wheels program, and that it’s helped keep her spirits high.
Support Highlights
- Whiskers on Wheels
- Meals on Wheels
- Case Management
- Telephone Reassurance
If you would like to donate or volunteer to support Aging Ahead and critical programs like Whiskers on Wheels, please visit us at www.agingahead.org. Thank you!