LRROF Seniors for Seniors Program

Purpose:
The purpose of the SR 4 SR program is to connect individuals that are 60 or over with a Labrador Retriever that is 8 years or older. It has been shown that people with pets stay healthy by having lower blood pressure, fewer heart attacks and less illness. Both the Labrador and person live happier and longer lives.
Qualifications:
Adopter must be 60 years of age or older
If you or a friend could benefit from this program please contact Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida and we will find you a very special Labrador friend.
Program Details:
A program for individuals that are 60 + years of age and wish to adopt a Labrador Retriever that is 8 years or older.
This program only applies to the adoptions of dogs over the age of 8 years old to Florida residents age 60 or older.
Approval Process:
Adoption application must be completed on line or sent in by mail.
http://www.labradorrescue.net/index.html
Telephone interview to be conducted by adoption counselor.
Home visit conducted by adoption counselor.
Once approved the following conditions would apply:
Applicants are eligible for a 50% discount on the adoption fee.
Vetting prior to adoption: shots, spay/neuter, HW testing, fecal
Lab will be micro-chipped and carry trial period of pet insurance
Access to Purina Give a Bowl Program
http://giveabowl.com/home.aspx?LI=1
Starter Supplies– toy, 14 days of food, collar, lead and bowls
LRROF will supply 3 months of Tri-Heart and Frontline.
Bonus for the SR Program
If the SR Adopter must go into hospital or nursing facility they may call LRROF and set up free “foster” care for that period. Once the owner is back home the Labrador will be returned to the adopter.
If Lab must be surrendered LRROF is an option. Give us a call if you need us.

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