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Millions of renters in the U.S. have pets, but pet restrictions is a primary barrier for many in securing housing.

As evictions rise, Pets for Life helps people stay with their animals.

Pets for Life and Rural Area Veterinary Services address issues of equity and access to care by supporting pets and their people.

The joy, unconditional love and health benefits of the human-animal bond are priceless, but the sad reality is that millions of pets in the U.S. are living in poverty with their families.

Vote now for the 2026 More Than a Pet Community Hero.

All over the world, people who love and take care of dogs, cats and other companion animals are facing a growing crisis as they struggle to access veterinary services, pet food and other animal care resources.

I recently traveled to Philadelphia, where our Pets for Life program has been serving the North Philadelphia community for the past 13 years. In a celebration of the human-animal bond, more than 350 community members attended an “Unpacking Pawty” at our new Pets for Life building. The event was hosted by our More Than a Pet campaign.

Humane World delivers critical veterinary care and community support through global lifesaving programs.

Our trailblazing program, Pets for Life, is in Corpus Christi, Texas, on a special mission this week: to help launch a program that will bring relief to pets in communities still struggling to recover fro

Poverty and structural inequality create barriers to accessing healthy food, education, jobs, health care and housing. Pet resources are no different. Over 20 million pets experience poverty with their families in the U.S., and 70% of these pets have never seen a veterinarian. Our More Than a Pet campaign is leading the charge to raise awareness of this overlooked national crisis and to attract new corporate support to increase access to pet resources and veterinary services and help keep people and pets together. This year, with the help of our partners—Smalls, Tractive, Motel 6 and TQL—we’re introducing the More Than a Pet Community Hero Award to honor three individuals for their exceptional contributions to their communities.

During the coronavirus crisis, Pets for Life's work has shifted. The goal, though, is the same: to keep pets in their homes, with the families who love them.

The pandemic has hit so many Americans so hard. Among them is Liliana, a single mother in Los Angeles who lost her job as a seamstress in March. She couldn’t find employment despite her best efforts and then, to make matters worse, she became sick with the coronavirus. 

You can be happy with pets, even if you're allergic. Don't just cope. Improve your quality of life and reduce symptoms via air cleaners, regular baths, and shots or sprays.

WASHINGTON—Approximately 20 million pets in the U.S. experience poverty with their families and face barriers to pet care including transportation, finances and trust.

In one of the most pervasive inequities across the U.S., tens of millions of families with pets struggle to gain access to care and resources for their companion animals.

Throughout the country, millions of people are experiencing a devastating housing crisis—and people with pets face special hardships when searching for a place to live.

After Typhoon Halong devastated Western Alaska, communities and animal welfare advocates work together to reunite families and rebuild hope in the aftermath of disaster.