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.

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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.

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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

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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

Learn more about this program and how it is changing lives across the country

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Community Supporters

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Featured image for “Humane Society of the United States”
Featured image for “Volunteer East Tennessee”
Featured image for “Shelter Animals Count”
Featured image for “Network Partner”
Featured image for “Greater Good”
Featured image for “River Dog”
Featured image for “Pet Smart Charities”
Featured image for “Lost Pet USA”
Featured image for “Bissell”
Featured image for “Bissell Pet Foundation”
Featured image for “Tails of the Trail”
Featured image for “Petango”
Featured image for “Science Diet”
Featured image for “Petco Foundation”
Featured image for “Pets for Patriots”
Featured image for “Maddie’s Fund”
Featured image for “East Tennessee Foundation”

Learn more about this program and how it is changing lives across the country

Learn More

Community Supporters

Featured image for “Humane Society of the United States”
Featured image for “Volunteer East Tennessee”
Featured image for “Shelter Animals Count”
Featured image for “Network Partner”
Featured image for “Greater Good”
Featured image for “River Dog”
Featured image for “Pet Smart Charities”
Featured image for “Lost Pet USA”
Featured image for “Bissell”
Featured image for “Bissell Pet Foundation”
Featured image for “Tails of the Trail”
Featured image for “Petango”
Featured image for “Science Diet”
Featured image for “Petco Foundation”
Featured image for “Pets for Patriots”
Featured image for “Maddie’s Fund”
Featured image for “East Tennessee Foundation”
Featured image for “Aslan Foundation”