TigerPlace is a retirement community that helps residents care for their pets as both age.
Located in Colombia, Missouri, this retirement community offers one-floor living to make it easy for owners and pets to enjoy the outdoors. And there’s on-site veterinary care!
Described as “pet encouraging” as opposed to “pet tolerating”, this facility even offers dog walkers for older residents who are finding it difficult to give their dog the exercise it needs.
This article in the Missourian gives greater insight into the facility and its value to its residents. This includes following 90-year old Elizabeth Kennedy who lives at TigerPlace with her 12-year old Boston Terrier, Dolly.
The article mentions a growing trend for retirement communities to offer pet care and the recognition and evidence that pets keep us living longer, more active, and happier lives.
Kathleen Crisley, specialist in dog massage, rehabilitation and nutrition/food therapy, The Balanced Dog, Christchurch, New Zealand
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