Purina partners with more than 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 Pets for Seniors 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.
- Organizations that meet membership criteria should indicate their interest in joining joining next year's program no later than October 31st of the current year. Selected shelters are offered annual agreements in November for the following program year (January 1st-December 31st).
Program requirements
- To qualify for each $50 reimbursement from Purina®, you must submit online adoption reimbursement information within 60 days from the date of the adoption, for each pet adopted by a qualified senior.
- You must use at least 80% of your available reimbursement funds from the current program year to be considered for renewal the following program year.
- You must be enrolled in one other Purina® Pets for People™ program (like our Give-A-Bowl® program), to be considered for renewal the following program year.
Why should your shelter participate?
Studies show that pet companionship may actually improve senior citizens’ health and outlook on life. 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
More than 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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