Special Thanks
Follow the links to learn more about each organization.
Pet Partners - ElderPet is a Community Partner of Pet Partners. All of our volunteer therapy teams are Registered Pet Partner Teams!
Durham Public Library - Provides their Community Room for Workshops and Team Evaluations.
Employer Matching Empoyee Giving- ElderPet has been a recipient of the Employee Giving Program through Benevity. A big thank you to all employees who chose to donate to ElderPet!
Speakeasy Casino at the Governor's Inn - We have been recipients of NH Charitable Gaming Proceeds for 10 nights for several years.
It Takes a Village Dog Walking Club - ElderPet was the recipient fof their February - April 2020 fundraiser for or medication Assistance program. This club has morphed into the Golden Dog Adventure Company.
Midnight Riders - The Midnight Riders hosted a very successful golf tournament to benefit ElderPet in the fall of 2021.
Beach Club Casino - Recipient of NH Charitable Partner donations.
ElderPet has received grants and donations from the following organizations to provide pet food and veterinary care loans and assistance:
Petco Foundation - "We are family, too" Program.
ASPCA - For Pet Food Bank and Veterinary Care Safety Net
Banfield Charitable Trust - Funds for Pet Food and Veterinary Care Loans for Senior Citizens
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation - Unrestricted use funded by a grants from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation’s Community Fund and several donor advised funds. They are used primarily for pet food and Rx medication assistance.
Newburyport Bank Charitable Trust - Funds for our outreach programs.
PetCo Love- Funds from their Access to Care program for our outreach programs.
Chewy Gives Back- Pet food donations and gift cards that we can use for pet food for our clients.
Pattony Foundation- Where most needed.
Community Members - Many people from the local community remember ElderPet during holiday season and through NH Gives. Donate!
Other Resources
The Benefits and Obligations of Owning Pets for Seniors
AVMA Public Resources Pet Owner Information
Important Documents of Interest to Pet Owners
Responsible Pet Ownership, color
Responsible Pet Ownership, b & w
Pets are very important to seniors - for companionship and health. At the same time, pets are a big committment to an owner's time, energy and finances. Choosing to obatain a pet is a big decision. The brochures above outline considerations a responsible owner should take for a pet.
Low Cost Pet Care Programs These are statewide.
Planning Document for Care of your Pet should something happen to you. This document contains a Pet Alert Card template, Durable Power of Attorney for Pet Care, NH Law allowing establishing trusts for pets and more.
