Housing For Companion Animals Legislation
Housing for Companion Animals
Provide care for animals for abuse victims
Allow seniors to keep animals in assisted living
End landlord discrimination for those with therapy animals
Provide care for animals for abuse victims
Allow seniors to keep animals in assisted living
End landlord discrimination for those with therapy animals
Provide Care for Animals for Abuse Victims
Problem: There are no care procedures in place for the animals of abuse victims when the escape to a Women’s Shelter or end up temporarily homeless. These families often have pets and those pets provide comfort and emotional stability for both the mother and the children. Many times these children sleep with the animals for comfort. Losing their home and this vital emotional support further traumatizes them. If the animal is taken to a Shelter and put down, this is further trauma. A pet offers continuity in a child’s life at an unstable time.
Intended Goal: Keep the entire family, both humans and pets, intact during crisis.
https://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Michigan-senator-introduces-Pet-and-Women-Safety-Act-307141401.html
Providing for Animals Belonging to those in Domestic Abuse: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/pet-friendly-domestic-violence-shelter_561fd6c9e4b0c5a1ce626029
Intended Goal: Keep the entire family, both humans and pets, intact during crisis.
https://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Michigan-senator-introduces-Pet-and-Women-Safety-Act-307141401.html
Providing for Animals Belonging to those in Domestic Abuse: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/pet-friendly-domestic-violence-shelter_561fd6c9e4b0c5a1ce626029
Allow Seniors to Keep Animals in Assisted Living
Problem: When Seniors are moved to Assisted Living they are forced to give up their long time pets. It has been shown the pets reduce the need for pain medication, reduce blood pressure, reduce depression and give the person a sense of purpose. Therapy pet days at facilities are the most exciting days at most facilities.
Intended Goal: Even if there needs to be state funding, the reduction in medical costs and increase in happiness is vital to our Senior community.
Expand "Companion Animal" rights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wMH4NjtqJ8&feature=youtu.be
Pet Rent Feed are too high for many Seniors: https://www.nextavenue.org/pet-rent-puts-the-bite-on-empty-nesters/
Poverty is a major reason for People turning in dogs to shelters: http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-beat-animal-poverty-forum-20151029-story.html
“May was National Pet Month, a time to celebrate the faithful dogs and the people who care for them. Anyone who is a pet owner knows what happiness a dog can bring to a home. Not only are they excellent at keeping the home safe but they are also endless entertainment, excellent listeners, and want nothing more than to be loved.
The benefits for seniors are even more than those mentioned. Retirement can be a lonely time of a person’s life. A dog can reduce some of that loneliness and can even be helpful to introduce the senior to others. Taking the dog for a walk is a great way to strike up conversations with other dog-owners. As the dogs get acquainted with each other, the senior will have a chance to chat with the other owner. The action of getting out of the house and having social interaction can improve the happiness of the senior.
Intended Goal: Even if there needs to be state funding, the reduction in medical costs and increase in happiness is vital to our Senior community.
Expand "Companion Animal" rights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wMH4NjtqJ8&feature=youtu.be
Pet Rent Feed are too high for many Seniors: https://www.nextavenue.org/pet-rent-puts-the-bite-on-empty-nesters/
Poverty is a major reason for People turning in dogs to shelters: http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-beat-animal-poverty-forum-20151029-story.html
“May was National Pet Month, a time to celebrate the faithful dogs and the people who care for them. Anyone who is a pet owner knows what happiness a dog can bring to a home. Not only are they excellent at keeping the home safe but they are also endless entertainment, excellent listeners, and want nothing more than to be loved.
The benefits for seniors are even more than those mentioned. Retirement can be a lonely time of a person’s life. A dog can reduce some of that loneliness and can even be helpful to introduce the senior to others. Taking the dog for a walk is a great way to strike up conversations with other dog-owners. As the dogs get acquainted with each other, the senior will have a chance to chat with the other owner. The action of getting out of the house and having social interaction can improve the happiness of the senior.
A dog can also reduce the senior’s stress level. Although the stress may temporarily increase if the pup decides to use a new shoe as a chew toy, stress levels generally decrease being in the company of a dog. The pup can also give the senior a sense of purpose and make him or her feel needed. And the dog also benefits by having a loving home with regular meals and vet visits. So bringing a dog into a senior’s home and life can be a mutually beneficial relationship of love and companionship.
If your elderly parent or loved one may not be able to adequately care for the pet on their own, there is great solution. Freedom Home Care offers a pet care service where a caregiver will come and make sure the pet is well cared for.” Source: Huffington Post https://www.freedomhomecare.net/pets-help-seniors-stay-healthy
If your elderly parent or loved one may not be able to adequately care for the pet on their own, there is great solution. Freedom Home Care offers a pet care service where a caregiver will come and make sure the pet is well cared for.” Source: Huffington Post https://www.freedomhomecare.net/pets-help-seniors-stay-healthy
End Landlord Discrimination for Those with Therapy Animals
Problem: Housing Laws are not covering the exemption for dogs used for Epilepsy, Diabetes, PTSD, Anxiety and other disorders or disabilities.
Intended Goal: Landlords and facilities should not be able to discriminate against those needing a therapy dog. These animals are vital to the well being of the person and are often well behaved and trained.
Service Dogs given greater access in Michigan: https://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Snyder-signs-bills-improving-access-for-service-animals-334861931.html
Intended Goal: Landlords and facilities should not be able to discriminate against those needing a therapy dog. These animals are vital to the well being of the person and are often well behaved and trained.
Service Dogs given greater access in Michigan: https://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Snyder-signs-bills-improving-access-for-service-animals-334861931.html
Problem: Home Owner Associations are prohibiting fences to contain dogs. This forces people to use shock collars to contain dogs to their property, which some find cruel.
Intended Goal: Ban on home owners associations saying no fences can be built to reduce the use of shock and scent collars on animals.
Intended Goal: Ban on home owners associations saying no fences can be built to reduce the use of shock and scent collars on animals.