PETS FOR PATRIOTS
Serving our members of the military with Pets For Patriots
Serving in the military is all about loyalty: to our country and its values, to your unit, to your brothers and sisters in arms. In that same spirit, we provide our member Patriots with long-term support for a furry friend. A friend who’s dedicated to your happiness from the moment you give it a second chance at life. We think that’s a pretty special friend.
Jersey Shore Animal Center has partnered with Pets for Patriots, Inc., a not-for-profit that connects shelter pets with our country’s loyal service men and women, to increase the adoption of adult and other homeless pets by veteran and service members of the United States military.
Working with Pets for Patriots, Jersey Shore Animal Center gives local veterans, service members and their families the gift of unconditional friendship and love while providing millions of dogs and cats a second chance at life.
What is Pets for Patriots?
Pets for Patriots is a 501(c0(3) charity connecting adult and other shelter pets with members of the U.S. Military. JSAC is proud to be a participating shelter, offering adoptions of eligible pets to eligible people discounted adoption fees.
- Any member of any branch of the U.S. military, at any stage of their career (active, reserve, veteran)
- Must adopt the pet for him/herself; cannot adopt on behalf or, or for another person
- Must present “Pets for Patriots” membership letter; no exceptions
- Individuals must first register with “Pets for Patriots”
Animals eligible for adoption must meet only one of the following criteria:
- Dog or cat, two years or older, OR
- Special needs dog or cat, any age (Special needs = any animal that is disabled or otherwise limited in its physical abilities due to injury, prior abuse or neglect, or birth defect – or that has a medical condition requiring ongoing vigilance, medication or special treatment), OR
- Dog or cat who has been homeless for 6 months or more, OR
- Large dog (40+ pounds at the time of adoption), any age
