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Animal Companion Care
Application
Animal Companion Care Contract
"Pet Deposit Fee" Assistance Application
Available Companions
Senior Cats and Dogs
coming soon!
Other Programs
Adoption Program
Foster Care Program
Education Program
Holistic Care
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Senior Companion Process
1. Requirements to Participate in the Senior Companion Program:
The intent of this program is to provide both human and animal companions with a
mutually joyful experience. We provide the Senior person with the necessary
food, litter, and medical services for their furry friend and promise the animal
companion a loving, healthy and safe environment. Kindred Souls Foundation
remains a support to the animal for the remainder of his/her lifetime while the
Senior person cares for him/her in their home. Should the Senior person no
longer be able to care for the animal, Kindred Souls Foundation takes the animal
back into the foundation.
● Senior person must be 62+ years
● Non-smoking homes only
● Cats must remain in-door only; dogs must not be left unattended outdoors or
left outdoors overnight
● Permission from Landlord or Manager to have an animal on premises (if
applicable)
● Senior person must disclose any health problems/conditions so that KSF can
ensure we find the best "fit" in a companion
● All medical needs of the animal companion are decided by Kindred Souls
Foundation and KSF medical advisors
● Food and litter selections are decided by Kindred Souls Foundation and KSF
medical advisors
2. Matching
Senior Companions:
Each person's and animal’s needs
are assessed and a profile is developed. Our holistic approach to care ensures that
all components of their being (medical, physical, emotional, and spiritual) are
taken into account when finding the most appropriate "fit" between human and
animal companions.
3.
Home Visits:
Each Senior
person is met at his/her home to discuss potential companions and to meet
potential matches. Monthly home visits are made after the animal is placed. Food
and/or litter is delivered at this time and the animal's health is discussed.
4.
Medical Needs:
When the animal companion is in need of vet care, we arrange for
a KSF volunteer to schedule the appointment, transport to and from Chambers
Creek Vet (when needed), and to ensure the Senior person is aware and
comfortable with the treatment plan.
5.
Animal's Health:
All animal companions will
receive a Well Pet Exam before being placed in the home. The animal will be current on vaccines
(cats: FVRCP, Rabies; dogs: DHPP, Rabies) according to age, altered, de-wormed,
flea-free
and micro-chipped.
Cats will be combo tested for Feline Leukemia and FIV. Some animals may have
medical issues, but all information will be disclosed and only those suitable
matches will be made. Not all Senior animals have presenting medical issues!
6.
Application process:
All completed form applications are mailed to:
Kindred Souls Foundation
ATTN: Senior Companion Program
P.O. Box 88627
Steilacoom, WA 98388
In-person interviews will be scheduled upon reviewing completed
applications.
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