Pets in the Lives of Older Adults

More than half of older adults (55%) reported having a pet. Among pet owners, the majority (68%) had dogs.

The Village Rovers Dog Club has been soliciting testimonials from area Realtors regarding inquiries about a dog park prior to making a purchase.

Here are a couple responses:

“I think the Dog Park is a welcome addition to the SVE Community and I hope it continues to be a gathering place for the dogs and their owners.  When describing the community to prospective buyers, it is one of the amenities of the community that I try to point out.
I hope that the HOA Staff and Board Members realize that the Dog Park is a worthwhile and needed amenity to SVE.  It is not only great for the puppies but I know that many of the dog owners really enjoy the social aspect of the park which is definitely a plus to SVE.”  – Kent Norgard, HomeSmart

“Prospective buyers today come in expecting a dog park in a community. It is a box they tick.  Most places have them now, so it would definitely be a negative if we didn’t have one. A number of buyers we have worked with have complimented our SVE dog park! –  Dawn and Rich Milburn, Klaus Realty