Seniors… how to extend the joy in your life in Santa Cruz, Ca.

Seniors… how to extend the joy in your life in Santa Cruz, Ca..

Avoiding the Foreclosed Home Pet Syndrome

Saving money is something most of us like to do. Over time we realize there is a difference between cost and value. One of the things that is a joy to me and many, is friends and pets. Both can go together or be individually enjoyed.

As we age, we sometimes lose friends or a mate. It has been found that having a pet extends peoples lives and gives purpose. Many times when we lose loved ones, a part of us starts to ebb away. We need purpose in our lives to continue on. Often when a mate is lost the other can quickly lose their will to live. We have seen it time and again particularly for the much older seniors who have been together for four, five, or six decades.

One way to help the person get through this grieving period is with a pet. One of the things we find is that pets give love unconditionally .Often a younger pet provides enthusiasm and zest, which can give a spark to someone whose flame, is starting to dwindle.

An Ohio organization, Pets for the Elderly Foundation, will help pay up $50 of adoption costs. Fees such as medical exams, spaying or neutering are covered when someone over 60 adopts a pet from one of 58 animal shelters in 31 states. For details click on this link and click on the Adopta Pet Link, www.petsfortheelderly.org You can call them to find more details at 1-866-849-3598. You can contact the Santa Cruz SPCA at (831) 465-5000 for pets you may wish to adopt in Santa Cruz County.

If you have a problem with keeping a pet at your Santa Cruz condominium or need to get a smaller home, give me a call as I am a (SRES) Seniors Real Estate Specialist. I can help find that pet friendly environment, whether it is a home, mobile home or condominium that will be right for your pet.

Foreclosed Home Pet Syndrome

One of the phenomena is this devolving real estate market, though not so much so in Santa Cruz, is the “foreclosed home pet syndrome.” With the national trend towards people leaving their homes, pets in the United States are being abandoned or surrendered to shelters at astronomical rates. This is due, in large part, to a high number of people losing their homes. Often the family pet is considered more a non-essential luxury, in times of distress. The Santa Cruz SPCA urges anyone at risk of foreclosure or eviction to plan ahead for your animal's care in the event you lose your home. If you are concerned that you will possibly be facing that situation, give me a call, there are several things we can do to try to save your credit, your house, and your situation. You can reach me, Gregg at 831-464-4423. If the time has come to find a place for your pets, please do not leave them behind; take them to your local shelter. 

Think kindly of yourself and your pets and have a great life. If you would like to read my other blogs go to www.propertyinsantacruz.com and look for the Santa Cruz Seniors and Real Estate blog on the left.