Homeward Hounds
Hounds for the Homebound, Group 6
Our Issue
Homebound senior citizens can become lonely in their everyday lives. This issue is very important because 40.3 million citizens are seniors. Therapy animals can lower blood pressure, reduce stress, increase activity, and help with depression. We would like to bring therapy animals to the homes of these people and let them enjoy their time with the animals. In return the animals can be loved on by human beings. This is our cause!
#StopLoneliness
Hounds for the Homebound
How Can You Help?
Event Information
Homeward Hounds Dog Festival
Bring your dog to the park and enjoy dog races, speeches, food, a variety of booths, and a chance to adopt a grandparent! The entry fee is $3.
When?
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2015, 10:30 AM
Where?
Woodway Park Green Trail, Waco, TX, United States
Other Ways to Take Action
Besides going to our amazing event you can donate pet food, volunteer your dog to go to a senior citizen's house, or even have train your dog to become a therapy dog.
We learned that....
Sophia
"We can be advocates for the elderly, and we can make them happy."
Kylie
"There are a lot of homebound elderly and we didn’t know there were so many."
Ethan
"Animals can really help people."
Leah
"Pets can help the elderly have companionship and fun."
Lauren
"Having pets benefits the elderly."
Carter
"Animals help the elderly"
Jill
"Dogs benefit the elderly."
Chloe
"Dogs and cats can really change our community. By giving our grandparents dogs/cats we can see them be very happy"
Dakota
"We can help seniors."
Sarah
"A citizen is a person in a group that helps keep the group together"
Becky (Counselor)
"A team of fifth and sixth graders who are dedicated to a cause can be change makers in their community!"
The Terrific Ten!
Group 6, iEngage 2015