ABOUT
Our Mission
At Golden Pawsabilities, our mission is to provide supplemental funding to necessary healthcare of pets to those otherwise unable to afford it.
Our Observations
Mental Health Benefits of Pets


Human animal bond associated with oxytocin secretion (social bonding feel good hormone
Dogs and Cats intuition make them great support and therapy animals AAT (Animal Assisted Therapy)
Older adults with mental illness in long term care facilities with AAT have reduced depressive symptoms and improved cognitive function
Improved social skills
Alzheimer's or dementia patients suffer less anxiety outbursts and agitation
Challenges for Senior Pet Owners
Disability or fixed income make vet bills tough
Personal hygeine often reflects pet's hygiene
Medication Administration- pills and restraint, bottles
Diet- Adlib feeding, people food/scraps, constantly changing food
Behavior changes perceived as acting out rather than medical concerns (U/D (urinary diet)
Teeth
Pain often goes unnoticed
High energy puppies
Delaying Euthanasia (spouse connection vs. not sick enough)
About us
Our wonderful Board of Directors






Kathy Ferebee
Donna Alexander
Wayne Jakubowski, CAPT (ret)


















Golden Pawsabilities
Mobile Clinic
Hampton Roads Area, Virginia
Golden Pawsabilities
goldenpawsabilities@gmail.com
Golden Paws
(757) 577-0813
goldenpawssvsh@gmail.com

