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

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. 

Financial Support

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 

Pet Bereavement

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