Senior living centers across US accept more pets

  • By SUE MANNING
    Associated Press
  • Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
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Joyce Kavanagh pets her cat as she sits in her room at the Silverado Senior Living Center in Encinitas, Calif., earlier this month. At the senior center, residents are encouraged to bring their pets. Everything from miniature horses to chinchillas can be found on the grounds, and residents benefit from frequent contact with the pets.

Joyce Kavanagh pets her cat as she sits in her room at the Silverado Senior Living Center in Encinitas, Calif., earlier this month. At the senior center, residents are encouraged to bring their pets. Everything from miniature horses to chinchillas can be found on the grounds, and residents benefit from frequent contact with the pets.