Pets for Life
Pets for Life keeps pets and people together despite boundaries that can deny the comfort that comes from the human-animal bond. The program, started by the Humane Society of the United States, removes barriers that can keep community members from accessing necessary pet services because of socio-economic and geographic issues. By increasing access to support services in underserved communities, all pet owners can experience the joy and peace of having an animal in the home.
Services
Services are provided in Knoxville for residents in ZIP code 37921. Young-Williams Animal Center hopes to expand areas served as the program grows. Because Pets for Life goes directly to the owner to assist with needs, the locations are chosen in lower-income areas and vulnerable communities. Available help includes delivery of pet food, dog houses, pet bedding, toys, veterinary assistance, fencing, spay/neuter services, home vet visits, flea and tick preventives, transportation assistance, dewormer, vaccines, microchips, collars, leashes and litter.
Services
Services are provided in Knoxville for residents in ZIP code 37921. Young-Williams Animal Center hopes to expand areas served as the program grows. Because Pets for Life goes directly to the owner to assist with needs, the locations are chosen in lower-income areas and vulnerable communities. Available help includes delivery of pet food, dog houses, pet bedding, toys, veterinary assistance, fencing, spay/neuter services, home vet visits, flea and tick preventives, transportation assistance, dewormer, vaccines, microchips, collars, leases and litter.
Success Stories
Aaron's cat "Junior" got neutered and vaccinated and now has a cat tree.
Peter's multiple cats got fixed and vaccinated and supplied with food. He decided to build a catio for their enjoyment and protection.
Brittany's two Dalmatians were running in traffic on a busy street. Pets for Life provided a fence.
Francisco's puppy "Bebe" was parvo positive and nursed back to health. The family also received a fence.
Testimonials
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Young-Williams Animal Center has identified areas of the community to deliver services. By connecting with people at the front door, we are able to help the most vulnerable members of our community by going to them. The efforts not only keep a beloved pet with a family, but also address the overall health of the pet community in Knoxville and help to stop unwanted and unneeded litters.
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Success Stories
Aaron Dickey's cat "Junior" got neutered and vaccinated and now has a cat tree.
Peter Choyce's multiple cats got fixed and vaccinated and supplied with food. He decided to build a catio for their enjoyment and protection.
Brittany Chipps' two Dalmatians were running in traffic on a busy street. Pets for Life provided a fence.
Francisco Pedro's puppy "Bebe" was parvo positive and nursed back to health. The family also received a fence.
Testimonials
Donate
Young-Williams Animal Center has identified areas of the community to deliver services. By connecting with people at the front door, we are able to help the most vulnerable members of our community by going to them. The efforts not only keep a beloved pet with a family, but also address the overall health of the pet community in Knoxville and help to stop unwanted and unneeded litters.
Donate
Success Stories
Aaron Dickey's cat "Junior" got neutered and vaccinated and now has a cat tree.
Peter Choyce's multiple cats got fixed and vaccinated and supplied with food. He decided to build a catio for their enjoyment and protection.
Brittany Chipps' two Dalmatians were running in traffic on a busy street. Pets for Life provided a fence.
Francisco Pedro's puppy "Bebe" was parvo positive and nursed back to health. The family also received a fence.
Testimonials
Donate
Young-Williams Animal Center has identified areas of the community to deliver services. By connecting with people at the front door, we are able to help the most vulnerable members of our community by going to them. The efforts not only keep a beloved pet with a family, but also address the overall health of the pet community in Knoxville and help to stop unwanted and unneeded litters.
Donate
Success Stories
Aaron Dickey's cat "Junior" got neutered and vaccinated and now has a cat tree.
Peter Choyce's multiple cats got fixed and vaccinated and supplied with food. He decided to build a catio for their enjoyment and protection.
Brittany Chipps' two Dalmatians were running in traffic on a busy street. Pets for Life provided a fence.
Francisco Pedro's puppy "Bebe" was parvo positive and nursed back to health. The family also received a fence.
Testimonials
Donate
Young-Williams Animal Center has identified areas of the community to deliver services. By connecting with people at the front door, we are able to help the most vulnerable members of our community by going to them. The efforts not only keep a beloved pet with a family, but also address the overall health of the pet community in Knoxville and help to stop unwanted and unneeded litters.
Donate
More than
50%
of owners who surrender do not want to give up their pet but succumb to adverse circumstances.
Nationally,
88%
of pets in underserved communities are not spayed or neutered.
Approximately
21%
of Knoxville residents live at or below the poverty line.
More than
50%
of owners who surrender do not want to give up their pet but succumb to adverse circumstances.
Nationally,
88%
of pets in underserved communities are not spayed or neutered.
Approximately
21%
of Knoxville residents live at or below the poverty line.
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