SENIORS ARE SPECIAL

My foster mom Jet told me that sometimes life (God) throws stuff at you to get your attention. The stuff (so she says) impacts you forever and if you’re paying attention, these events will trigger some momentous change in character or instill great enlightenment.

One of these events she experienced was nearly losing her Papa last year. She called in the cavalry (Care Flight) to rescue him. He lived but had to go to a special rehab hospital for physical therapy. She said he really missed his little girl Cricket. That’s his dog. Unlike Jet who got to see him every day, Cricket had to pine at home without him. She was sad, he was sad. Jet and her sister Deborah orchestrated a surprise visit for Cricket at the rehab center. What a homecoming! As you can see by the photo below, it was a joyous moment.

Jet says pets are very important for seniors that are healing from surgery too because nothing heals the body like a happy heart. Proof is how fast her Papa got better after he got to enjoy a visit with his dog Cricket at the rehab center.

Jet is on a mission to help seniors (in rehab, in homes or nursing home facilities) to get pets. It gives them a reason to get up each day, it gives them someone to love and care for throughout the day. And, the pet is pleased as punch.

So, let’s talk about senior citizens. You need to be on the lookout for one of these types of humans if you have a buddy who needs an owner. They are usually a little wrinkly like a Shar-Pei and often have lots of white hair.

Seniors make GREAT parents because they have plenty of time to hang out with you and they are almost always lonely so they are very loyal to us. Now, there are a few downsides to hanging out with the silver hairs.

There memory is about as long as that of a goldfish. – About 30 seconds. So they may forget to feed you on time. On the other hand, like a goldfish, they are always happy to see you every time you re-enter their castle. They are slow. If you’re hyper like me, have them take you to the doggie park to run with the other canine kids and use your time with them for slow walks in the woods. Too often, people go for little puppies and forget old dogs can be loyal, loving friends. People seem to have the same problem and forget that older humans have a lot to offer too. Good lessons for all.

Okay, gotta run but first a question from Gus who asked: Now that my owners are turning 65 and getting a gold watch, they are going to be retarded. Do they have any special needs at this time?

Dear Gus:
You may not be the sharpest tool in the shed but you’re awful conscientious (caring). First, it’s retired, not retarded. Retired means they are tired of working all the time and finally figured out what us dogs know from the start: love, laughter, fun and food are better than 9-to-5 jobs. You will find them around more (always a good thing) and less apt to have that phone thingy strapped to their ear all day long. Enjoy these years with them and watch out for the grand kids.



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