Pet Friendly Community
Meet Sara, Victory Centre of Bartlett's community dog. Our residents and staff worked with Midwest Lab Rescue to find the perfect companion. After several "interviews", Sara won the hearts of the residents.
Dozens of older dogs have “retired” in comfort thanks to the signature See Spot Retire program created by Pathway Senior Living, the operator of Victory Centre Supportive Living Community of Bartlett. See Spot Retire offers older dogs new lives and affords residents meaningful relationships and unconditional affection. In these win-win adoptions, the dogs, like many of the senior residents, now have a new lease on life, and senior residents can enjoy the benefits of pet ownership without shouldering the responsibility and cost of caring for a dog.
The many known benefits of pet relationships include
- Better mood
- Lower blood pressure
- Relaxation
- Stress relief
- Less pain
- Increased communication and more opportunities for touch and contact
All of these benefits can lead to better physical and mental health. Plus, with Sara around, the community feels more like “home” for the residents, staff and visitors.
Our residents are also welcome to move with their own small pets. Any move can be hard, having a familiar companion around often helps with the transition.