thepawandfeatherplan

  Preparing for the Unexpected: Ink's Story and the Importance of Planning for Those Who Depend on Us Ink was a loyal companion, his every wag a testament to the bond he shared with his owner.  But when tragedy struck, his unwavering love led him to take a dangerous leap—literally.     “ T his can’t be happening: that’s my dog, my companion, my best  friend…”     “No … he’s hungry. He’s desperately pacing... Ink, don’t do it,  wait!”     Ink took a flying leap through the closed front window of his  1940's-built one-story home in Louisville, Ky. He’s a big, strong dog  so he survived, and fortunately only a few scars on his arms and legs  remain testament to his misadventure.     Ink couldn’t hear nor heed his owner’s warning and dismay— because she was already dead. Ink was alone in his home for day s  when hunger finally gave way to his brave yet risky escape.     Ink's story is a stark reminde...

  More Options Now Than Ever for Pet-Loving Seniors   Something shared by a friend on Facebook caught Margaret’s eye last fall. It was a post about including pets in planning. As an owner of 3 dogs, a single, middle-aged, woman, Margaret identified with the post. She had wondered, “who would take care of my pets if something happened to me?” 2020, among other things, could easily be considered, Year of the Pet. With Covid-19 came a yearning for constant companionship in the home, which led many to seek out pet ownership. Fortunately, there are more options now than ever for older Americans with pets. Many Senior Living Facilities are Now Pet-Friendly Most elder care professionals recognize the vast array of health benefits that pets offer seniors, like lowering the rates of bad stuff such as cardiovascular disease, anxiety and depression, and increasing the rates of good stuff , like social interaction and calmness. This has led many senior living faciliti...