Pets Are Worth Saving
has branches nationwide.

Progressive Animal Welfare Society

Representatives from these programs visit senior centers, retirement homes and retirement communities (accompanied by homeless pets) to help spread the word about their adoption services. Some programs even provide free veterinary services, cover the cost of neutering and supply transportation and food for those who can't afford the costs of owning a pet.

Pet Partners
A national registry of pets and volunteers who visit lonely, ill and disabled people. Pet Partners is offered by the Delta Society, an organization that promotes beneficial relationships between animals and people Pet partners include dogs, cats, birds and other pets. They accompany owners on visits to nursing homes, hospitals, schools, prisons, treatment centers and other facilities. Their mailing address is:

Pet Partners Program
c/o Delta Society
289 Perimeter Road East
Renton, WA 98055-1329
Phone: (800) 869-6898
E-mail: info@deltasociety.org

PAWS/LA
Located in the Los Angeles area (There is also a program in San Francisco.). Helps people with AIDS/ARC related disabilities keep their pets. Provides domestic pet care including walking, grooming, feeding and transportation to veterinary appointments. Their devoted volunteers find foster homes for pets when people with AIDS/ARC are hospitalized or unable to care for their pets. In addition, they provide pet food, supplies and assistance with acute care in emergency situations. They will also find permanent homes for pets, arranged in consultation with the owner who is given the opportunity to become acquainted with their pet's prospective new family.

The Holistic Animal Consulting Centre
29 Lyman Ave.
Staten Island, NY 10305
Phone: (718) 720-5548
Provides information on companion animals for people diagnosed with AIDS.