In a community like the beautiful Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley, in Allentown, PA, having an animal around will always offer a positive experience, and the American Heart Association has even confirmed that studies show that:
“Owning a dog may reduce your risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke.”
For this reason, the Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley has given considerable thought to the best way to promote pet-friendly senior living and help those who wish to keep a beloved puppy or kitten close by while enjoying maintenance-free living.
Read on to learn about our:
- Pet-friendly staff
- Tree-lined walking paths
- Leash-friendly local trails
- Local dog-friendly amenities
Read on to discover how both our staff and community are pet-ready and come with the right amount of space and amenities for anyone wishing for a happy senior life.
Community Basics of Pet-Friendly Senior Living
The Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley welcomes cats and small dogs, allowing our residents to enjoy their company following a basic safety check. We offer several amenities to support this, including a positive community and safe flooring for both our community members and their companions to move around on.
At the same time, we respect pet policies in senior communities, so our apartment homes offer ample space for furry friends to roam and not feel confined for an extended period. The rooms also provide an opportunity for plenty of time in the fresh air without even leaving the apartment, even during the milder months. Planters in these spaces can also support those who wish to grow plants that are perfect for their pets, such as cat grass.
As we welcome pets, we are also supporters of social activities where the pets can roam around and interact with one another and the residents. These opportunities allow owners to learn more about one another, their likes and dislikes, and help encourage social engagement and enrichment for both owner and pet.
We are also aware of the innate benefits that pets bring to their owners’ mental wellness, with several guidance pages in our senior living library containing information on how pets can enhance the lives of senior community members.
Community Dog Park Steps from Our Apartments
We recognize that for our community to promote pet inclusivity, we must provide the necessary amenities to support it. As such, our staff will support residents when their pets need exercise.
We can offer advice to help with everything a dog might need to feel comfortable, such as how to source and where to find plenty of space for exercise. Our residents can let their pets roam while they relax on one of the benches in our grounds.
Seniors can use the opportunity to rest outdoors or chat with other community members, catching up on the day’s news or discussing shared interests. In many cases, the pet itself provides an assumed shared interest that both can share stories about, leading to a form of animal therapy for seniors.
If a resident prefers to visit a local public dog park, we can help make that happen. If they are unable to go alone, they can visit somewhere like the Cedar Creek Parkway West Dog Park when they have company instead. Communities like these allow senior residents to feel a great deal more freedom, providing them with additional options to share with their companions.
Pet-Friendly Senior Apartments and Grounds
We ensure that every part of our community is purpose-built for the safety and security of our residents. For example, our open-plan kitchens allow for easy movement, reducing the chance of trips due to pets being in the way. We also give residents plenty of space for pets to roam, even in our one-bedroom apartments,
Similarly, our durable living and dining room flooring resists scratches and wipes clean even after muddy walks. The living room window, located beside the beds and living spaces in our apartments’ layouts, can also help provide quick access to fresh air, especially if a resident needs to change a cat litter box outside or allow pets respite on hot days.
In much the same way, closed-off bathrooms also offer small hideaways for pets during celebrations, such as the July 4th fireworks, when they may need to be kept further away from outdoor spaces.
Outside the apartments themselves, the wide corridors become even easier to navigate. Owners and pets in memory care can move around side by side, even allowing wheelchairs and pets to move together.
When our community members wish to move around more, our easy-to-navigate walking paths allow residents to amble around our gardens, taking in the outdoor space and enjoying the outdoors with a companion. Service animals and emotional support animals for elderly residents (ESAs) will also be well-suited to help residents around these areas when necessary.
Scenic Trail And Pond Walks Off Campus
Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley is also conveniently located near many picturesque outdoor trails. Whether a resident wants to stroll to the shops with their companion or enjoy the surrounding beauty in the form of parks, walking trails, or other natural surroundings, they can find something that meets their needs. For example, a nearby park offers walkers several kilometers of paved trails to follow along the river.
Shaded benches along this walk give both seniors and pets a break, and the open nature of the area means that residents need not fear being away from others as they travel. Local walkers use the paths, greeting one another as friendly members of the community. We also organize occasional trips to these communities, helping to introduce them to our long-term guests, especially those with pets who may want to accompany them.
Learn How We Offer Support to Seniors with Pets
As Lehigh Valley’s premier senior living community, featuring perfect amenities, we are the ideal choice for pet-friendly senior living with pets in Allentown, PA. Those who desire a life alongside their faithful companions will feel welcome among us.
Discover the daily opportunities for both exercise and social connection by booking a tour of our community and learn how we can promote mental wellness for your loved ones today.
