Animal Resources
Advanced planning to include our beloved pets is so important. Finding skilled people to help us and our pets as we near the end of life and as well as support when we are grieving a loss of our animal companions.
End of Life Care
Heart of Vermont Vet: End of Life Care at Home
Advance Directives
Create a Pet Directive through GoodTrust​
Info on Pet Advance Directives from AngelPawPrint
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The Mitzvah Fund provides non-emergency, surgical and dental procedures to the companion animals of, low-income seniors, low-income Vermont veterans, low-income disabled first responders, and those who are homeless.
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Pets4Life Program by NEK Council on Aging
The Pets4Life Program helps NEK elders by supplying them with food for their treasured companion animals. Their webpage also lists area Veterinary Clinics that support the program as well as area shelters. Contact the Senior HelpLine in Vermont for answers on Aging and Pets: 1-800-642-5119
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Angel Paw Prints pet bereavement website
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Abiding Ties Pet Loss Support Group in St. Johnsbury and Online
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Other important numbers
Pet Bereavement
Financial Support
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Dial 2-1-1 for Vermont 211 information on community services.
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American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
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To report animal cruelty in the
Northeast Kingdom call: 1-802-754-6530 -
Northern New England Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222