Pets for Life builds humane communities using innovative strategies and fresh approaches designed to extend the reach of animal services, resources, and information to under-served areas. Addressing the critical need for accessible, affordable pet care, our program helps animals by empowering the people who care for them.
We Have the Tool You Need
Do you want to transform your community? Step by step, the Pets for Life Community Outreach Toolkit will show you how. Start here
Our Resources
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What Is Pets for Life?
Pets for Life brings basic pet care to under-served communities by partnering with pet owners in innovative ways. Learn More
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Contact Us
Have questions or want to get more information? Please Contact Us
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Pet Overpopulation
Want to help pets? Start by spaying or neutering yours. Learn why and where
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Preventing Dogfighting
Strengthening the bonds between owners and dogs and changing communities. Find out how
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Pets for Life NYC
We provide hands-on assistance to keep pets with their families. See what we can do
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Community Events
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PFL Mentorship Program
Receive funding from PetSmart Charities and hands-on training from The HSUS.Apply
News & Resources
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May 22, 2012
Having Trouble Affording Your Pet?
You can find organizations that will help you pay for food, veterinary care, and other pet essentials in our list.
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March 30, 2012
Michael Vick Featured in New PSA Promoting Animal Fighting Tip Line
The HSUS's new anti-dogfighting PSAs in which Michael Vick urges youth to protect dogs from cruel fighting were released at a Pets for Life event in a Philadelphia high school.
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March 29, 2012
End Dogfighting Timeline
Follow the End Dogfighting campaign's progress since our first event in 2006.
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March 29, 2012
End Dogfighting
The HSUS' End Dogfighting campaign prevents dogfighting by strengthening bonds between people and dogs.
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January 27, 2012
Pets for Life–A New Community Understanding
"Pets for Life–A New Community Understanding," a new report from The HSUS, shows how community outreach can lead to healthier pets and fewer pets in shelters.
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December 28, 2011
The HSUS Helping Pets: Eleven 2011 Triumphs
The HSUS and its affiliates protect dogs, cats, and other pets through education, rescue, veterinary services, support to local shelters; by backing better public policies concerning puppy mills, dogfighting, and animal cruelty; and by promoting improved animal care and control throughout the United States and abroad. Here’s our list of “11 for '11,” a selection of our proudest accomplishments for companion animals in 2011.
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November 4, 2011
It's National Animal Shelter (and Rescue!) Appreciation Week!
Show your local animal shelter some appreciation year-round. Here's how.
