Pets for the Elderly

10/23/2026

TGIF!
Happy trails to Janelle and Florabelle! From our partner shelter, Greenhill Humane Society, in Eugene, Ore.

10/20/2026

Today's happy PFE adoption pic is from our partner shelter, The Animal Foundation, in Las Vegas!

10/19/2026

Start your week out with a smile! Today's happy PFE adoption pic is from our partner shelter, Bannock Humane Society, in Pocatello, Idaho. Cheers to Bill and Juno!

10/16/2026

October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! 🐾

Every shelter dog deserves a loving home, and for older adults, adopting a dog can bring so much more than companionship.

Research shows that having a pet can help reduce loneliness, encourage physical activity and provide a sense of purpose. And for a shelter dog waiting for a family, adoption can mean a whole new beginning.

At Pets for the Elderly, we're helping make those connections possible. Through our network of 61 participating shelters in 35 states, we help people 60 and older adopt companion animals at a reduced cost. Some of our shelter partners also use our funding to provide affordable veterinary care, helping seniors keep the pets they already love.

Since expanding nationally in 2002, we've helped more than 127,000 companion animals find or remain in loving homes.

This October, consider opening your heart and home to a shelter dog. You might just change two lives.
October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! 🐾

Every shelter dog deserves a loving home, and for older adults, adopting a dog can bring so much more than companionship.

Research shows that having a pet can help reduce loneliness, encourage physical activity and provide a sense of purpose. And for a shelter dog waiting for a family, adoption can mean a whole new beginning.

At Pets for the Elderly, we're helping make those connections possible. Through our network of 61 participating shelters in 35 states, we help people 60 and older adopt companion animals at a reduced cost. Some of our shelter partners also use our funding to provide affordable veterinary care, helping seniors keep the pets they already love.

Since expanding nationally in 2002, we've helped more than 127,000 companion animals find or remain in loving homes.

This October, consider opening your heart and home to a shelter dog. You might just change two lives.

Find a participating shelter near you:

Donna lost her dear dog, Jazzy last year, and contacted Brookhaven Animal Rescue League (BARL) in Brookhaven, MS seeking a new, older companion dog. As a senior herself, Donna felt strongly about having an older dog. Luckily, the staff at BARL kept her in mind, and when they were contacted by an old...

10/15/2026

Good news for cat lovers!

If you're looking for a boost of household happiness, then you might want to consider getting yourself a cat.

10/13/2026

Cheers to Yvonne and Nala! From our partner shelter, Idaho Humane Society in Boise.

10/12/2026

Start your week off with a smile! Today's happy PFE adoption pic is from our partner shelter, Humane Society of Broward County, in Ft. Lauderdale.

10/09/2026

More good news about seniors and pet ownership!

Have a great weekend!

A survey of 900 older adults who live alone found that pet owners reported better emotional wellbeing, less stress, and more physical activity. Dog owners reported the most activity.

10/08/2026

Happy trails to Amy and Billy! From our partner shelter, Dane County Humane Society, in Madison, Wis.

10/07/2026

Cheers to Andre and Tippy! From our partner shelter, Animal Protective League in Springfield, Ill.