Around The Park: Pets give seniors a real lift

"Love licks loneliness and love warms the heart."

- Pets On Wheels

When we adopted our yellow Lab Sassy, we were keeping our fingers crossed that she would become the beloved family pet we had been waiting for.

Six months later, we couldn't imagine life without her. She has enriched our lives with her quizzical brown eyes, friendly nature and unending desire for attention. The desire to share her sweet nature with others led me to the local chapter of Pets On Wheels.

The name alone sparks the interest of pet owners.

Pets On Wheels is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of the elderly via...