Animal Welfare Society is proud of our military and commend them for their service and excellence. We take pleasure in announcing our partnership with this worthy cause. Pets for Patriots unites veteran members of the military with a companion dog or cat at no cost. This program benefits both military veterans and shelter animals. Military veterans receive love and companionship and shelter animals receive a second chance at a happy home. Together we are helping to end animal homelessness and enriching the lives of the men and women of our military.
AWS-Member Patriot Special
√ Adoption fee waived
Adoption Fees Include:
Age-appropriate vaccinations
Basic veterinary exam
Behavior assessment
Carrier (cats)
Collar
FeLV/FIV test (cats)
Fecal test
Flea/tick preventative
Heartworm preventative
Heartworm test
Microchip for permanent identification
Spay/neuter
Simple Process
1. Veteran applies to Pets for Patriots online or by phone, provides request/required proof of service
2. Once approved, veteran visits their local shelter/rescue partner to adopt an eligible dog or cat
3. Shelter/rescue sends Pets for Patriots final/signed contract, adoption phone of veteran and pet
4. Pets for Patriots provides benefits and post-adoption follow-up
5. Veteran visits our local veterinary partner for affordable, quality care
Pets eligible for adoption
must meet only ONE of the following criteria:
√ 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
* Special needs: birth defect, disability, or chronic medical condition, and requiring lifelong care.
Animal Welfare Society
8 Dodd Road
New Milford, CT 06776
Tel. 860.354.1350
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Animal Welfare Society is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization.