Fur-Ever Friends Pet Program
Support for Your Furry Family Members
Helping hands for cherished companions.
For many homebound people, a pet is a treasured companion and an important tool against loneliness. To help clients care for their furry friends, Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels offers free delivery of pet food, cat litter, and other pet supplies through its Fur-Ever Friends Pet Program.
If you are a client and need pet care assistance,
please call 734-487-9669.
Essential supplies delivered monthly.
In partnership with the Humane Society of Huron Valley and Meals on Wheels America’s We Love Pets program, YMOW delivers thousands of pounds of food, treats, and cat litter to dozens of YMOW clients’ pets. Supplies are delivered monthly to the clients’ door.
In addition to food and supplies, YMOW clients may be able to access pet grooming and veterinary services, including nail trims and preventative care, for a small contribution.
Reducing stress and enhancing well-being.
Pets play an important role in the lives of many seniors. But for those living on a fixed and limited income, the cost of keeping a pet can be daunting. Our pet program allows seniors to enjoy the many benefits of pet ownership without the financial stress, leaving the senior with more money to care for themselves and their home.
YMOW believes the Fur-Ever Friends Pet Program does more than provide care for a pet. Research shows that seniors with pets are 36% less likely to suffer from loneliness and have 21% fewer doctor visits than those without a four-legged companion. By caring for a senior’s furry friend, we’re improving the lives of our homebound neighbors.
