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.
Life with Pets, Made Easier
A new video shows how The HSUS's Pets for Life program helps animals and people in under-served neighborhoods.
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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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Get the Pets for Life Toolkit
We can help you create your own community-outreach program. Start here
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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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Community Events
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What Have We Learned So Far?
Our "Pets for Life–A New Community Understanding" report shows how Pets for Life programs can change communities.Read our report
News & Resources
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March 14, 2013
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 5, 2013
Volunteer with Pets for Life (Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia)
Interested in helping people care for their companion animals? Live in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles or Philadelphia? Volunteer with our Pets for Life program.
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December 12, 2012
Taking It to the Streets: The HSUS's Pets for Life Program Brings Pet Care to the People
HSUS Pets for Life program helps keep people and pets together in neighborhoods where services are scarce
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December 12, 2012
Taking It to the Streets, Page 2: Real People Caring for Real People
HSUS Pets for Life program brings pet care to underserved neighborhoods
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October 30, 2012
It's National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week!
Show your local animal shelter and rescue group some appreciation year-round. Here's how.
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October 3, 2012
The Pets for Life Toolkit Will Show You How to Help Animals in Under-Served Communities
The Pets for Life Outreach Toolkit is designed to guide animal care service providers and other social welfare advocates to develop and implement strategies to effectively deliver critical information and resources to areas where affordable and accessible general pet wellness care has not been made readily available.
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September 25, 2012
The HSUS and PetSmart Charities® Announce Pets for Life Mentorship Grant Recipients
The HSUS and PetSmart Charities® announced that ten local animal care organizations from around the country have been selected to receive the groups’ Pets for Life Mentorship program grant, totaling $452,500 for the groups to provide direct, hands-on community outreach training tailored to help pets and pet owners in under-served neighborhoods.
