ELDERPET

DURHAM, New Hampshire, 03824-0624 United States

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.

About This Cause

ElderPet is an all volunteer organization that strives to complete our mission. Our volunteers are either handlers of Pet Partners Therapy Animals or community volunteers who work with our community outreach programs.

ELDERPET
Po Box 624
DURHAM, New Hampshire 03824-0624
United States
Phone 603-767-6856
Unique Identifier 061714543