Studies show owning a pet can increase the quality of life for seniors--and--the Saint John Animal Rescue League is trying to make that connection for more seniors in the city. The shelter is offering a program called 'Seniors for Seniors' that matches senior citizens with old dogs that no longer have a home. Director Janet Foster tells CHSJ news it's difficult to find homes for old dogs and they have more than usual at the shelter right now.
Foster says the cost is only 20 dollars for seniors to get an old dog and they will try to find a sponsor to cover the cost of having the pet spade or neutered if needed.
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