What it’s All About
The idea for the Seniors for Seniors program is to give our senior citizens an opportunity to experience the enjoyment of having a senior cat as a companion. The goals of the program are (1) to make it easier for seniors to get involved, (2) provide an opportunity to those who might want a cat but are not sure they can take care of one, and (3) for those who want to help the cats in our community find new, permanent homes.

Who is Eligible
Senior citizens over 60 years of age and cats 6 years or older – or special needs cats.
   
Requirements
Interested senior citizens must complete a volunteer form (on line or in person), and a ‘foster’ or ‘foster to adopt’ form and be approved by the coordinator. Renters must supply their landlord’s name and phone number. All fosters need a room where the cat can be isolated from other pets.

Expenses
AWLMC pays all medical expenses for foster cats. The fosters pay for food and litter (note that there are exceptions to this policy)

AWLMC Guarantee
AWLMC guarantees to take back any cat at any time.

• Short Term Fosters:
  New cats coming into the AWLMC system need a two week foster unless the cat develops health issues or needs to be neutered.
• Long Term Fosters:
  Generally keep the cat until it is adopted and show the cat at our scheduled adoption events.

Foster to Adopt Program
AWLMC counselors help match the cat to the potential adopter. The trial period is one month. After that the adopter decides to adopt the cat, return the cat, or continue on as a long term foster volunteer.

Cost to Adopt
For senior citizens, the cost to adopt a cat is $75.00