Silver Whiskers gives seniors opportunity to foster a feline

Aurora Adopt-A-Pet seeks senior foster caregivers

  • Aurora Adopt-A-Pet is starting a new program called Silver Whiskers which will pair senior cats with senior citizens who could otherwise not afford a pet. Pictured with two of the senior cats are Adopt-A-Pet President Shannon Goltz and volunteer Samantha Wize.
    Aurora Adopt-A-Pet is starting a new program called Silver Whiskers which will pair senior cats with senior citizens who could otherwise not afford a pet. Pictured with two of the senior cats are Adopt-A-Pet President Shannon Goltz and volunteer Samantha Wize.

    For many older adults, the quiet comfort of a cat can ease loneliness and lift the weight of difficult days — but on a fixed income, pet ownership often feels out of reach. Aurora Adopt-A-Pet hopes to change that with Silver Whiskers, a new program designed to match low-income seniors with senior cats in need of a peaceful home for their golden years.“We wanted to see if we could start a program t…