Pets for Life builds humane communities using innovative strategies and fresh approaches designed to extend the reach of animal services, resources, and information to underserved areas. Addressing the critical need for accessible, affordable pet care, our program helps animals by empowering the people who care for them.
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Kind Streets
Block by block, pet by pet, Pets for Life is changing the world for people and their animals in underserved communities. Read the article » Donate to help pets in need »
Our Resources
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What is Pets for Life?
Pets for Life brings basic pet care to under-served communities by partnering with pet owners in innovative ways. Learn More »
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Contact us
Have questions or want to get more information? Please Contact us »
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Read our latest report
"Pets for Life: An In-Depth Community Understanding" shows how we're reaching people and pets in need. Read now »
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See Pets for Life in action!
Enjoy our videos.
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Get the Pets for Life toolkit
We can help you create your own community-outreach program. Start here »
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Experience Pets for Life
Follow PFL teams block by block, pet by pet, as we create "kind streets". Start now »
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Where is Pets for Life?
Pets for Life is making a difference in 34 communities nationwide. Find out how »
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All together now!
Read about some of our past community events.
News & Resources
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August 11, 2016
Driving change: In Detroit, Pets for Life helps animals and people in need
In Detroit and other underserved neighborhoods around the country, Pets for Life partners with local organizations and residents to help pets and people in need.
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November 23, 2015
Where Is Pets for Life?
The HSUS Pets for Life program is helping pets and their owners in underserved communities in cities around the country. We currently have offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago and Philadelphia.
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November 17, 2015
The Humane Society of the United States Takes Part in #GivingTuesday
On GivingTuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, charities, families, businesses, community centers and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give.
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September 1, 2015
End Dogfighting
The HSUS' End Dogfighting campaign prevents dogfighting by strengthening bonds between people and dogs.
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June 23, 2015
Positive Enforcement: Community Approach to Animal Control Opens Doors in Santa Cruz
Animal control officers in Santa Cruz County work with The HSUS Pets for Life Program to adopt a community-based approach to helping pets, their owners and the community.
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October 20, 2014
What Is Pets for Life?
By addressing the lack of accessible, affordable pet care in under-served communities, Pets for Life keeps pets in the homes they already have, improving their quality of life and elevating the human-animal bond.
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October 30, 2013
Ten Ways to Help Your Local Shelter or Rescue
Help out your local animal shelters and rescue groups. The HSUS has tensuggestions to start you off.
