ELDERPET
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Mission Statement
ElderPet, as an organization, facilitates the human/animal bond with pet owners and clients and residents of institutions in Seacoast Rockingham/Strafford counties of New Hampshire in several specific ways: • ElderPet provides training, evaluations and support for Pet Partner® Therapy Animal teams • ElderPet connects volunteer registered Pet Partner animal/handler teams with area nursing homes, hospitals, hospice, schools, libraries and individuals to provide Animal Assisted Activities. • ElderPet provides training for health care/educational professionals wishing to incorporate Animal Assisted Therapy in their practices. • ElderPet provides dog and cat food for income qualified responsible pet owners. • ElderPet provides pet care services and/or counseling to pet owners through referrals from area social workers or directly to individuals requesting services. • ElderPet provides no-interest loans for unexpected veterinary expenses for income qualified responsible pet owners. • Elderpet provides reimbursement funds for long term pet prescriptions. Target populations served are senior citizens, people affected by disabilities, and clients/ residents of health care and other facilities.