Pet Friendly Community
Meet Bronson, Victory Centre of River Woods' community dog. Bronson is a Labrador and was adopted from the Midwest Labrador Rescue. After several "interviews" our residents fell in love with Bronson and he has been calling Victory Centre home ever since.
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. 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 Bronson around, the community feels more like “home” for the residents, staff and visitors.
Our residents are also welcome to move their own small pets with them. Any move can be hard, having a familiar companion often helps with the transition.