Purina partners with nearly 200 shelters nationwide to provide senior citizens with reduced cost pet adoptions. Participating humane shelters are reimbursed $50 for every senior adoption to help defray the costs of spaying or neutering‚ vaccinations‚ and other fees.
Get with the program!
Wouldn’t it be great to enable senior citizens in your community to adopt animals at little or no cost? Get involved with the Purina® Pets for Seniors program!
Membership criteria
- All organizations who would like to be considered for the Senior Adoption program:
- Must have a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization status with a determination letter from the IRS.
- May not have a contract with a competitive pet food manufacturer.
Program requirements
- Organizations that meet membership criteria should indicate their interest in joining by October 31, 2008. Selected shelters are offered annual agreements for the following year (January 1st-December 31st, 2009).
- To qualify for reimbursement, participating senior citizen adopters must complete a Purina® Pets for Seniors Adoption Application.
- You must explain to each senior adopter the new adoption kit program Give A Bowl™ as well as the benefits of feeding Purina® brand pet food.
- Each quarter, your shelter must submit online adoption reimbursement forms within 60 days from the date of the adoption to qualify for reimbursement from Purina.
- Shelters are eligible for contract renewals based on attaining 80% of available reimbursements from the prior contract year.
Why should your shelter participate?
Studies show that pet companionship may actually improve senior citizens’ health and outlook on life. Lowered blood pressure and a reduction in stress are among the potential benefits of pet ownership. Seniors acquiring pets through the program also report feeling happier and safer.
In addition to reimbursed adoption fees that your shelter receives‚ only senior adopters who have received adoption kits or other specified information from Purina will receive product information‚ coupons‚ or a pet care booklet.
Have questions?
Please direct questions about the Purina® Pets for Seniors program to info@purinapetsforseniors.com or call 1-877-737-7757.
Information for adopters
Nearly 200 humane shelters across the country participate in the Purina® Pets for Seniors program. Download this list to find a shelter near you.
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