Companion pet adoption for U.S. military veterans
Serving active and separated military, saving sheltered dogs and cats
See our work in actionBecause love
saves lives
Saving the most overlooked homeless dogs and cats, including adult and special needs pets
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Hi, I’ve been homeless since ...
Meet long-term shelter animals for adoption. Because a shelter is not a home.
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86% of our income improves the lives of veterans and companion pets
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Give our service members and veterans the unconditional love of a shelter pet who needs a home. Make your tax-deductible donation today.
2,078 ADOPTIONS & COUNTING Because every life matters
$46,762 Directed towards urgent, life-saving, and palliative medical care for veterans' pets
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$470,931 Distributed through our pet food and hardship programs to help veterans provide for their new best friends
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Mark & Molly visit Tampa’s Great Day LIVE
We all get by with a little help from our friends. Mark served in the Navy and Air Force, and talks about how Pets for Patriots helped him rescue Molly, a senior dog and hurricane refugee.
Mark & Molly stop by Tampa’s Channel 8
Love really does save saves lives. Watch the video to hear dual Navy and Air Force veteran Mark share his story about finding and rescuing nine year-old Molly.
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Whether it’s for yourself, a family member or a friend, 100% of the net proceeds go straight to Pets for Patriots. Check out the great designs at our new online store.
Forget Me Not
Because a shelter is not a home
Highlighting the plights of long-term shelter residents who are still searching for their heroes.
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1 IN 5
Iraq/Afghanistan veterans suffer from major depression, increasing their risk of suicide
HOW CAN A PET RELIEVE DEPRESSION?
Pets give unconditional love and acceptance, and a renewed sense of purpose in our lives
Adopt a pet3 Million
Pets will not make it out of a shelter alive each year, roughly equal to the population of Iowa
HOW DOES ADOPTING A PET HELP?
Every dog or cat adopted makes room in a shelter for another animal to be saved
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