Pets in Assisted Living Settings

Does your facility have any resident pets? If not, have you thought about adding a cat, dog, or even birds or fish to the community? This video from ourparents.com is a quick look at things to consider when adding
permanent pets to the mix.

Many facilities are adopting pets beyond common cats and dogs. A nursing home in Oregon welcomes therapy rabbits, and a retired pastor in upstate New York trains a herd of therapy donkeys! The sky's the limit when it comes to love and "fuzz therapy".