ElderDog is a national, 100 percent volunteer-driven non-profit organization dedicated to ageing people, ageing dogs, and the important connection they enjoy.
Its purposes are to:
- Assist and support older adults in the care and well-being of their canine companions
- Promote the welfare of older dogs whose lives have been disrupted due to illness, relocation or death of a human companion
- Educate about the human-animal bond in general and the significant role of companion animals in the health and well-being of seniors
- Support and conduct research into the human-animal bond with a focus on seniors and canine companionship
The organization is always looking for new volunteers on PEI to help with in-home care (such as dog walking, transportation to/from vet visits), foster families for temporary pet care, and/or fundraising and PR activities.
For more information about ElderDog Canada, click here
For volunteer opportunities, click here
Visit the PEI “Pawd” Facebook page here
Contact Volunteer Coordinator Nancy Burnell at elderdogpeinancy@gmail.com