Elderly People Find Ways to Keep Living with Pets
Yokosuka, Kanagawa Pref., Sept. 25 (Jiji Press)--At 92, Kaori Kusakari shares her life with Purin, a 12-year-old male cat who has been by her side for years, at a rare elderly nursing home in Japan that allows pets to stay with their owners. Five years ago, Kusakari moved into the facility, Sakura no Sato Yamashina, in the city of Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo, with Purin. ...
In Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, a nursing home allows elderly residents to live with their beloved pets. Kaori Kusakari, 92, shares her home with Purin, a 12-year-old cat who has been a constant companion for years. The facility, Sakura no Sato Yamashina, opened in 2012 and currently houses 13 dogs and cats alongside about 40 senior residents.
Kusakari's relatives searched for a place where she could continue living with Purin, and the nursing home proved to be the perfect match. The animals can remain at the facility even after their owners pass away, providing comfort and companionship to those in their golden years.
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