Pet Support for Ageing Pet Owners
Pets and Positive Ageing recognises that keeping ageing pet owners with their pets is a priority.
If you or a family member need assistance there is more information at www.myagedcare.gov.au. You can also arrange an Aged Care Assessment Team visit (at no charge) by phoning 1800 200 422. It is important to also mention your pet during your assessment, so that your pet can be included in your package. We have produced a useful flyer about how to ask for pet support services as part of your ACAT package, available here.
Dog Walking, Grooming and Transport
Northside Community Service offers assistance with petcare activities via their Pet Assistance and Wellbeing Service. The service is run by a group of volunteers and is incredibly useful, particularly for dogwalking and transport to the vet or groomer.
Veterinary Services
If you need to transport your pet to the vet, consider using the Pet Ambulance or the Pet Assistance and Wellbeing Service is able to assist with transport.
Many veterinarians also offer home visits for your pet including Healthy Paws and Canberra Mobile Vets.
Financial assistance with vet bills can be provided by ACT Pet Crisis Support through any local veterinarian.
Care for your Pet
The RSPCA runs a Pet Legacy Program, where you can make provisions for your pet should something happen and you can no longer take care of them. Details about the program are here. Rainbow Paws is also often able to provide emergency assistance to care for your pet.
If you or a family member need assistance there is more information at www.myagedcare.gov.au. You can also arrange an Aged Care Assessment Team visit (at no charge) by phoning 1800 200 422. It is important to also mention your pet during your assessment, so that your pet can be included in your package. We have produced a useful flyer about how to ask for pet support services as part of your ACAT package, available here.
Dog Walking, Grooming and Transport
Northside Community Service offers assistance with petcare activities via their Pet Assistance and Wellbeing Service. The service is run by a group of volunteers and is incredibly useful, particularly for dogwalking and transport to the vet or groomer.
Veterinary Services
If you need to transport your pet to the vet, consider using the Pet Ambulance or the Pet Assistance and Wellbeing Service is able to assist with transport.
Many veterinarians also offer home visits for your pet including Healthy Paws and Canberra Mobile Vets.
Financial assistance with vet bills can be provided by ACT Pet Crisis Support through any local veterinarian.
Care for your Pet
The RSPCA runs a Pet Legacy Program, where you can make provisions for your pet should something happen and you can no longer take care of them. Details about the program are here. Rainbow Paws is also often able to provide emergency assistance to care for your pet.
Pet Friendly Aged CareThere are now many facilities that allow pets. You can explore the list of Canberra and local villages here. Just be sure the check with the facility prior to signing any contracts.
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Northside Pet Assistance and Wellbeing Service (PAWS)Northside Community Service runs a very successful support service for pet owners who need assistance with walking, grooming and transport of their pets. Details about the Pet Assistance and Wellbeing Service are available here.
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Renting with PetsThe recent changes to the Residential Tenancies Act to reduce discrimination against renters with pets, will improve access to pet-friendly rental accomodation. A Factsheet on what these changes mean is available here.
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