Teatime with Miss Liz T-E-A Open Discussion with Ardra Cole Founder OF Elderdog Canada

Teatime with Miss Liz joining to share on ElderDog Canada is a spokesperson from their team. To give us awareness of their non-profit for elder dogs. June 15th, 10 Am ESTLIVE STREAMING ON MULTIPLE PLATFORMS AND PODCAST STATIONS AND APPS ElderDog Canada Inc. is a national, community-based, non-profit and registered charity which assists and supports older adults in the care and well-being of their canine companions. We provide care and companionship for older dogs whose lives have been disrupted due to the illness or death of a human companion. We also conduct and support research and educate about the human-animal bond and the significant role of companion animals in the health and well-being of seniors. ElderDog is volunteer-run and provides services free of charge, relying on the proceeds from our online store and donations to fund programs and activities. The items we select and sell in our online store are carefully chosen to ensure we offer only high-quality, environmentally friendly, sustainable products. Thank you for being one of our customers and supporting our important work. To make a donation or for more information, please visit us at elderdog.ca or contact us at [email protected] or call 1-855-336-4226. Our National Office is located in beautiful Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Our mailing address is 907 Feltzen South Road, RR#1 Rose Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada B0J 2X0. You can also find us on facebook.com/ElderDog and follow us on twitter@ElderDogCanada. ElderDog Canada is a national, not-for-profit charity dedicated to supporting older people, senior dogs, and the important relationship they enjoy.  Headquartered in Nova Scotia and with chapters (Pawds) in eight provinces, more than 3500 volunteers carry out the work of ElderDog. Our no-fee services include providing older adults in-home assistance with basic dog care, finding new homes for older dogs who have lost their human due to illness, death, or relocation, helping seniors find a mature canine companion to “grow old with,” and supporting research and educating the public about the important role of dogs in seniors’ lives. I created ElderDog following the sudden death of my brother and my subsequent adoption of his old and ill Chocolate Lab, Mr. Brown. My brother’s death was a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of using time and energy to make a positive difference. My adoption of and care for Mr. Brown raised my awareness of a broader need for attention to the care of older dogs who lose their human companion. This awareness, combined with recognition from a decade-long program of research on seniors and caregiving, that dogs play an important role in seniors’ health and well-being and that that relationship needs support. My volunteer experience with my dog, Tattoo, in animal-assisted therapy in long-term and palliative care, also taught me a lot about dogs' important role in end-of-life care. These three experiences inspired me to create ElderDog Canada to support the relationship between older adults and their dogs. Since the beginning of operations in 2012, and with the dedication of many volunteers who believe in all that ElderDog stands for and does, ElderDog Canada has grown exponentially with 37 Pawds (our name for chapters) across Canada. I am deeply invested and involved in every aspect of the organization, including the national leadership of ElderDog, which is informed by my background as an adult educator. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misslizsteatimes/messageBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teatime-with-miss-liz--5511005/support.