To ensure that older residents in Boone, Kenton, Campbell & Grant counties can enjoy the companionship of their pets without sacrificing their nutritional needs Senior Services of Northern Kentucky began the Animeals on Wheels program which provides donated pet food to pet companions in the Northern Kentucky Community.

 We found that our elderly clients that receive Meals on Wheels were sharing their home-delivered meal with their cat or dog.  We know pets are important because they provide companionship and protection and give a lonely senior citizen a reason to get up in the morning.  We are now accepting dog and cat chow, litter, cat pans and bird seed that will be distributed to seniors in need.  Not only will the dog or cat benefit from a healthy diet formulated for their needs, but the older adult can enjoy their home-delivered meal, which for many, is the only meal that they have for the entire day.  It is a program designed to help our seniors in need, but also cares for our four-legged friends as well.

"Many of our clients benefit from having a pet in their home but struggle to find the funds to purchase pet food and supplies," said Barbara Gunn, president/CEO of Senior Services. "Without assistance, our low-income elderly pet owners are carving portions from their meals to share with their pets."

Each month our volunteers will deliver pet supplies to Meals on Wheels recipients at no cost to them. In doing so this not only provides personal contact for our seniors but also maintains that the seniors nutritional needs are not being sacrificed for their beloved pet..

To find out more about how to donate pet food, or to become a volunteer please call 859-491-0522.