The Community Cats Podcast

How Meals on Wheels is Keeping People and Their Pets Together with Morgan Hultquist, Senior Manager of Strategy & Impact, Meals on Wheels, and Dan Capone, Executive Director, Meals on Wheels South Texas


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“97 percent of Meals on Wheels clients say that this type of programming does help them keep their pets. So it is really impactful and we’re so grateful for that.”

This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund and the Whisker Tracker App.

In this episode, Stacy LeBaron dives into the inspiring intersection of pet welfare and human services with Morgan Hulquist of Meals on Wheels America and Dan Capone of Meals on Wheels South Texas. They discuss the groundbreaking Meals on Wheels Loves Pets program, which provides pet food, veterinary care, and emergency boarding for the pets of homebound seniors. With this unique approach, Meals on Wheels is helping clients maintain cherished bonds with their animals, often their primary source of comfort and companionship.

Morgan and Dan highlight the program’s nationwide growth, supported by partnerships like PetSmart Charities, and share stories that reveal the profound impact these services have on clients’ lives. From local pet food deliveries to connecting seniors with animal welfare resources, Meals on Wheels is tackling both logistical challenges and emotional needs to keep pets and people together. Listeners will learn how this program supports social connection and alleviates financial pressures, enabling seniors to keep their beloved pets close despite challenges. Discover the powerful role pets play in reducing isolation and learn how communities can rally together to expand this compassionate model.

Tune in to explore how Meals on Wheels is innovating to serve not just meals, but also love, care, and peace of mind for seniors and their four-legged family members.

Press Play Now For:

  • The Power of Pets: How Meals on Wheels serves seniors and their beloved companions
  • Keeping Pets at Home: Meals on Wheels Loves Pets program and its impact
  • New Frontiers in Pet Care: From emergency boarding to veterinary partnerships
  • Meeting Unique Needs: Finding solutions for pet food delivery challenges
  • A Compassionate Approach: Building trust with pet-owning clients
  • National Reach, Local Touch: Expanding pet programs through community partnerships
  • Future Aspirations: Morgan's vision for a fully pet-inclusive Meals on Wheels

Resources Mentioned:

  • Meals on Wheels Find Meals Locator
  • Meals on Wheels South Texas
  • United Spay Alliance - Find Spay & Neuter Help
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