Pet Adoption: Process & requirements
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Veteran benefits: what to expect
When you join Pets for Patriots, you…
- Receive discounts or other specials when you adopt from our shelter partners
- Save on your new pet’s ongoing medical care with discounted fees from our veterinary partners
- Enjoy member-only savings on everyday supplies, pet insurance, food and more
- Receive a $150 ‘welcome home’ gift card to help start life with your new pet
- Get the unconditional love of a companion dog or cat
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Program availability: see if Pets for Patriots is in your community
You must have…
- 1 shelter/rescue partner within 40 driving miles of your home address
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Proof of service: who is eligible to apply
Applicants must…
- Have a minimum of 190 days of military service (basic and active duty training excluded)
- Provide proof of service in the form of one of these accepted documents.
- If separated, character of service must be honorable
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Eligible pets: which pets qualify for adoption and benefits of our program
Your new pet must meet one of the following criteria…
- Be adopted from our shelter network
- Dog or cat, at least 2 years of age
- Dog or cat with special needs
- Dog or cat homeless 6+ months
- Dog 40+ pounds at adoption
- You must be approved by Pets for Patriots prior to adoption (exceptions for weekend and federal holiday adoptions)
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Application process: how to get started
Pets for Patriots accepts applications online 24/7…
- Complete our pre-qual application (takes less than 5 minutes)
- If you do not pre-qualify we’ll send you an email explaining why
- If you pre-qualify we’ll send you an email with a unique link to your online application
- Once you submit your application we’ll email you requests for your documentation
- If you are not approved or if we have questions about your documents we’ll follow up by email
- If you are approved we’ll send you an approval email with instructions on how to adopt your new best friend
