At Coffee & Companions, adults ages 55+ can come together to enjoy animal interaction, friendship, and activities that support the dogs, cats, and critters in our care at Animal Humane Society’s Golden Valley adoption center. Meet fellow animal lovers, tour our adoption floor, spend time with animals, and learn a bit about AHS and the ways we stay involved in our community!
Activities may include:
- Holding, petting, and playing with animals
- Writing up personality descriptions of the animals waiting for adoption
- Reading to animals
- Dog walking
- Creating animal enrichment
Program details
Program fee: This program is free of charge.
Who: Animal lovers ages 55+ (If you consider yourself a part of the senior community, you are welcome!)
When: First session: Tuesday, December 3, 10:30 AM - 12 PM
Where: Our Golden Valley location (845 Meadow Ln N, Golden Valley, MN 55422), Enter through the adoption entrance near the statue in front of the main lot
Registration
You can sign up for Coffee & Companions in one of two ways:
- Register for the event online
- Call the education department at 763-489-2220
Coffee & Companions is all about taking time to connect in-person with one another and with animals. Science tells us that interacting with animals is good for our health - decreasing stress hormones, lowering blood pressure, and decreasing feelings of loneliness.
On top of that, we know that kind, patient interaction is good for the animals in our care. Interacting with people provides shelter animals with socialization and a sense of calm in what can otherwise be a stressful environment.
Questions?
Review our education program policies and FAQs. For additional information, please complete our contact form.