Pets for the Elderly

The Pets For the Elderly Foundation (PFE) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation, so your donation is tax deductible. Our mission is to give both a lonely, elderly person and an innocent, unwanted animal the gift of life, health and happiness. We donate money to animal shelters across the country, saving the lives of pets that need homes. Our program enables elderly people who cannot pay the adoption cost to acquire a pet. Since 1996 we have been responsible for the adoption of nearly 29,000 pets. Last year alone we made donations to 59 shelters and were responsible for over 5,500 adoptions. Currently, we have 80 shelters on our waiting list. We simply don’t have the funds available to make additional donations. Conservatively 6-8 million Shelter Animals are euthanized annually by Shelters simply for lack of funds or space. The most serious disease for older persons is not cancer or heart disease – it’s loneliness. Pets offer affection, unconditional love, fight loneliness, and can help ease the loss of a loved one.

Website

Humane Society of the United States

The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest and most effective animal protection organization—backed by 10 million Americans, or one in every 30. Established in 1954, The HSUS seeks a humane and sustainable world for all animals—a world that will also benefit people. We are America's mainstream force against cruelty, exploitation and neglect, as well as the most trusted voice extolling the human-animal bond.
Website
==============================
Note from the compiler: This should NOT be confused with your 'local humane society' in your community. The national HSUS is primary a lobbying resource for animals and does not do 'hands on' in rescue. Donations made to HSUS do not go towards any local humane society.

Guide Dogs for the Blind

Guide Dogs for the Blind provides enhanced mobility to qualified individuals through partnership with dogs whose unique skills are developed and nurtured by dedicated volunteers and a professional staff. Established in 1942, Guide Dogs for the Blind continues its dedication to quality student training services and extensive follow-up support for graduates. Our programs are made possible through the teamwork of staff, volunteers and generous donors. Services are provided to students from the United States and Canada at no cost to them.
Website

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), established in 1863, is a not-for-profit association representing more than 78,000 veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia, and uniformed services. Structured to work for its members, the AVMA acts as a collective voice for its membership and for the profession.
Website