We are a US based non profit organization headquartered in Northern RI. Our EIN is 83-1303806 and we are recognized by the IRS as a 501C3 charitable organization under the official name, Elderly Pet.
Our mission is to provide information and education about what to expect from a senior pet and to keep senior pets with their families as long as possible. Our primary objective is to end senior pet abandonment and premature euthanization, while increasing senior pet adoptions throughout the US.
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, a cat or small dog is considered senior at age 7, and large dogs are considered seniors at age 5 or 6. Elderly pets often require at home care from owners who may not know what to expect from an elderly pet.
Through generous donations from sponsors, private foundations, and supporters, we tirelessly advocate for senior pets and their well being. We spread awareness of the need for elderly pet adoptions and we education the public on the benefits of caring for senior pets. We produce, develop, and distribute website content as well as public service announcements to promote awareness about senior pets and senior pet adoptions. We also provide access to vital resources for at-risk senior pets; we provide free pet insurance, medical supplies, pet bedding, and grooming supplies to pets in need. And, in an effort to keep senior pets out of shelters, we work with hundreds of website visitors each month to help people rehome pets they are no longer able to care for.
If you have an elderly pet or are an avid pet lover, and would like to support the Elderly Pet Organization with its mission, please visit our Ways to Help page or click on one of the buttons below with your particular interest.