Senior to Senior Program

Here at Kim’s Nurturing Nest Animal Sanctuary we hear of so many Senior cats who have lost their human companions or are given up due to aging or medical issues. These animals are often euthanized or spend the rest of their lives alone. Older animals have so much to offer and make some of the best companions.

Our Senior to Senior Foster program is all about senior citizens rediscovering the joys of having a cat in their lives. This is a long term program that helps place senior cats who are 7 years of age and older, with senior citizens who are 62 years of age or older.

When you open your heart and home to an older cat they really do show their appreciation and are likely to form a wonderful bond with their new human caretakers. It has also been shown there are many benefits to adopting an older animal.

We are trying to remove any barriers for senior people and senior cats from being together. So even though foster cats will remain with their senior person for as long as they possibly can, they will still be owned by Kim’s Nurturing Nest Animal Sanctuary and can come back at anytime.

Benefits of the Program

There is no adoption fee as a senior citizen
We offer to cover the cost of food, litter, and any medical need that should arise
If necessary, food, litter, and supplies will be delivered to your home

Benefits of Fostering a Senior Animal

The company of a beloved pet has been proven to reduce depression and help people deal with loss and grief. The quiet home of a senior citizen is the perfect match for an older animal looking for a new home and a less stressful environment.

Cats and dogs provide friendship and opportunities for interacting with others which an older person may miss if family is far away or not around on a regular basis.

Seniors who are living with a pet use medical services less frequently, follow recommended health suggestions more closely, and seem to suffer from physical ailments associated with or aggravated by stress to a lesser degree. Pet owners also have been found to be sick less often.

Research suggests that companion animals, such as cats and dogs, can help improve our physical and mental health. By adopting and spending time with an animal, you may experience the benefits of lowered stress levels.

Senior animals are often a gentler, calmer companion and usually are already trained. The benefits of pets for seniors are not just psychological, but also physical. There is even one study which looked at men aged 55 or more who had suffered from their first heart attack which found in follow-ups of 1 to 4 years, that those individuals living with a dog were much more likely to still be alive.

If you are interested or know someone who may be interested. Please contact us at KNNrescue@gmail.com

Let's talk about our Senior to Senior program!

Meet our Senior to Senior cats needing homes!

Cole

Cole was found abandoned out by the Oakland airport in the industrial area and due to a previous trauma before being taken in to the Sanctuary, he is one of our special warriors. The trauma broke his pelvises and rehealed to obstruct his ability to have a bowel movement. After successful surgery he is now doing well but requires daily medicine to soften his stool to a soft consistency so that he can go the bathroom. He is the cutest black cat who loves to purr and be cuddled once he gets to know you. His missing couple teeth and lower lip give him the cutest character. Cole would do best in a senior to senior home for a constant companion.

Ayman

Ayman is a resilient 12-year-old cat who spent his entire life on the streets of Benicia. About a year ago, he was trapped and brought to a rescue where he was treated for severe dental disease, leaving him with only four molars, and diagnosed as blind in his left eye. He also tested positive for FIV. After spending a year in a catio, Ayman has now joined us at the sanctuary. While he is getting used to human touch, he seeks out human interaction by chatting with us and has recently begun playing with toys and offering slow blinks — wonderful signs of growing trust. We’re honored to provide Ayman with a safe, loving space where he can continue to heal and thrive and we are excited to find a good home for him.

Tiki

Tiki is a gentle soul—slightly reserved at first, but once she warms up (which doesn’t take long!), she melts into a bundle of love and cuddles.

Tiki is looking for a forever home with Tundra where they can share their affection and bring warmth to your life as a bonded pair. They both came from the same elderly home and were surrendered due to the elderly individual not being able to take care of them anymore, so we want to keep them together in their next home. They’re the perfect combo of sweet, calm, and cuddly. Both have received their vaccinations. Tiki is spayed and Tundra is neutered.

Tundra

Tundra is our large gentle giant lovebug who lives for affection. He’ll be your shadow, soaking up every pat and brush.

Tundra is looking for a forever home with Tiki where they can share their affection and bring warmth to your life as a bonded pair. They both came from the same elderly home and were surrendered due to the elderly individual not being able to take care of them anymore, so we want to keep them together in their next home. They’re the perfect combo of sweet, calm, and cuddly. Both have received their vaccinations. Tiki is spayed and Tundra is neutered.

Tiger

Tiger is a 20-year-old cat with a heart full of love and a body that’s been through far too much. His 90-year-old guardian went into memory care, and Tiger was subsequently nearly abandoned by the owner’s daughter. A receptionist of a local animal hospital stepped in when she overheard that Tiger was planned to be dropped at a shelter. The receptionist called us, and we said yes without hesitation.

When Tiger arrived, he was flea-ridden, painfully thin, and very weak — likely not having eaten properly in quite some time. We’ve done bloodwork, vaccinations, and daily fluids to support his kidneys, and we’re starting to see small signs of comfort. He’s old, frail, and slow-moving — but he’s a total love bug who still purrs when held gently.