MATCH-UP Interfaith Volunteers' Pet Pals Program

MATCH-UP Interfaith Volunteers' mission is to reduce isolation and help elders and disabled adults remain independent by providing friendly visitors, medical escorts, one-time assistance and educational programs. To fulfill this mission, MATCH-UP recruits volunteers to visit isolated elders and to accompany people to and from their doctor's appointments.

Mount Pleasant Home has been lucky enough to connect with this caring group's Pet Pals program and we have two dog-owning volunteers who come each week.  Margo and her cocker spaniel, Peterson, have been involved with this program and Mount Pleasant for over two years.  They enjoy visiting with residents and exchanging fun stories about man's best friend.  Peterson even knows exactly where to go for the dog treats and performs little tricks for the residents to get his just reward!

A newer volunteer couple with the Pet Pals program is Bob and his little poodle Nicky.  Nicky is a lively dog who liked to challenge the territory of Mount Pleasant's former house cat.  She is known to run and jump onto the laps of any resident who will give her love and attention.