Pets for Life Campaign
The ambition of the Pets for Life campaign is...
...to encourage housing providers to develop responsible pet policies that enable more older people considering residential care or sheltered accommodation to make an informed choice about their future.
When forced to give up their pets, older people are also giving up the proven health and well-being benefits such interactions provide. SCAS has secured cross-parliamentary support for this issue and we are committed to ensuring it moves up the social and political agenda.
How you can help SCAS would like your help in raising awareness of the importance of older people being able to remain with their pet. Are you or a member of your family concerned about the future of your pet as you consider a move into alternative accommodation? Have you had to give up a beloved pet in order to move? Perhaps you are currently living in a supported setting and miss the company of animals...or you may be living independently and looking for assistance to ensure you can continue to care for your pet? Whatever your situation, SCAS would like to hear from you.
Please visit our Pets for Life pages to learn more about our research in this area and the history of the campaign or contact Liz Somerville for further information.
The research supporting the campaign was funded by the Pet Food Manufacturers' Association.
