Ark of Redemption: Senior Pet Adoption Assistance Grant Report

How did this grant help your organization and the pets in your care?

This grant's outcome demonstrates its measurable impact:

One senior cat (18 years old) successfully adopted.

Elimination of financial adoption barriers that otherwise prevented placement.

Improved animal welfare, ensuring Polly can live out her remaining years in a stable, loving environment.

How many pets did this grant help?

1

Please provide a story of one or more specific pets this grant helped.

Polly, an 18-year-old senior cat, had been in our care since 2021. Due to her age and related health conditions, she requires ongoing treatment. While a former shelter volunteer had expressed interest in adopting her, concerns about the long-term medical costs created hesitation.

Through the support of the Petfinder Foundation Senior Pet Adoption Grant, Polly’s adoption became possible. The grant directly offsets the anticipated expenses of her medical care, eliminating a key barrier to placement. As a result, Polly was adopted into a permanent home by the volunteer who had long hoped to provide for her.

Thanks to this grant, Polly now receives consistent care and enjoys her golden years in a forever home. This case underscores how targeted grant funding can transform adoption outcomes for vulnerable senior cats.