Seniors and Puppies: A Great Idea from Richmond, VA

I love it when two different kinds of non-profits collaborate for the good of both! Cole & Marmalade (@coletheblackcat on Twitter) just shared this sweet story from Midlothian, Virginia. It seems Richmond Animal Care and Control needed a way to socialize their puppies and kittens, while a nearby senior assisted living facility needed snugglers to … Continue reading Seniors and Puppies: A Great Idea from Richmond, VA →

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