Charlie's W.I.S.H Program (Wellness, Independence, Shuttle, & Housing)

Charlie, a rescue pup, began visiting seniors across Mahoning County in 2019. During those visits, we heard countless heartfelt stories of deep love between seniors and their pets. These stories all too often ended in the heartbreak that comes when financial or health challenges forced them apart.

Inspired by those stories, Charlie’s W.I.S.H. was born - a program designed to keep people and pets together through every stage of life, especially our seniors.

Charlie's W.I.S.H. Program (Wellness, Independence, Shuttle, Housing) helps seniors and individuals with limited mobility stay united with their companion animals by providing essential care and resources. With your support, we’re changing what’s possible for seniors and their beloved pets right here in the Mahoning Valley.

What Charlie's W.I.S.H. Does

Wellness: Covers vet care, vaccinations, medication, and nutritional support for pets of seniors on fixed incomes.
Independence: Delivers food, medicine, and pet care supplies to homebound seniors, promoting health and emotional well-being.
Shuttle: Operates vehicles that transport pets to and from vet or grooming appointments and deliver medications.
Housing: Provides temporary foster care for pets when owners are hospitalized or displaced, and permanent care when needed.

Our Mission

To keep people and pets together through compassionate, affordable care and reduce shelter surrenders - overall strengthening our community.

Program Goals

We aim to raise $150,000 by November 24, 2025, to launch Charlie's W.I.S.H. Program on December 1, 2025.

Annual Impact:

2,500+ seniors and pets served
10,000+ meals provided
Hundreds of veterinary visits and shuttle rides
150+ shelter surrenders prevented
2,000+ volunteer hours donated

Become a Founding Sponsor

Wellness Hero – $10,000
Independence Hero – $5,000
Shuttle Hero – $1,000
Housing Hero – $2,500

Checks payable to:

Animal Charity of Ohio
8469 Southern Blvd. Building 3, Boardman, OH 44512
Email: boardofaco@gmail.com | Tax ID: 34-6557657

At Animal Charity of Ohio, we’re deeply grateful for our community partners and the compassionate animal lovers of the Mahoning Valley. Together, let’s keep seniors and their pets where they belong - together.

Charlie's W.I.S.H. Program

By ANIMAL CHARITY OF OHIO INC

Charlie's W.I.S.H. Program

Help Seniors Stay with Their Pets