The Pets For the Elderly Foundation (PFE) is a non-profit organization that
provides the gift of health and happiness to senior citizens in need, while
saving the lives of dogs and cats - many of which are euthanized by animal
shelters or pounds simply for lack of funds or space.
More than six million animals are destroyed annually because homes are not available - making euthanasia of adoptable animals the number one cause of death for both dogs and cats.
The most serious disease for older persons is not cancer or heart disease - it's loneliness. Pets offer affection, unconditional love, fight loneliness, and can help ease the loss of a loved one.
The Pets For the Elderly Foundation pays the fees to participating animal shelters throughout the United States for senior citizens (over 60 years of age) who adopt a companion dog or cat from a participating shelter — this includes the adoption fee, pre-adoption veterinary exam and spay/neuter.
Last year, the Pets For the Elderly Foundation was responsible for the adoption of nearly 5,000 animals. Presently, 59 shelters in 31 states are participating in our program. Many more would like to participate, if funds were available.
We urgently need your help! Your monetary donation can make a difference. Few causes can have the potential benefits that will result from your contribution. You not only save the life of an animal, you can make a dramatic difference in the life of an elderly person.