Search

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.

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. Rising inflation and systemic poverty have left many families struggling to access essential care and supplies

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

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. Our vision is for everyone who wants to experience the joy of having a pet to have that

Millions of people enjoy sharing their homes and their lives with pets, even those who are allergic to animals. Unfortunately, some people believe that once they're diagnosed with a pet allergy, they

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

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

Do your homework So you’ve decided to add a new pet to your family. First, you should answer some questions: What kind of pet will be the best fit for your household? Do you have enough time to devote

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 from the effects of Hurricane Harvey. As it happens, these are also some of the city’s poorest

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.  Liliana and her daughter

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

Can you provide a temporary home for a cat or dog? Pet fostering is one of the most compassionate and impactful things you can do for animals—and people! Foster volunteers play a critical role in

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. We believe that a deep connection with pets transcends boundaries of socioeconomics, race, ethnicity and geography, and that no

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

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. It’s still far too common that some rental properties have arbitrary restrictions about the allowed breeds or weight of companion