ElderPet began in the early 1980's as a sevice project for faculty and students in the Applied Animal Science Department of the Thompson School of Applied Science at UNH. In 2003 it became a 501c(3) nonprofit organization. The overall mission of ElderPet is to facilitate the human/animal bond with  the elderly, people with disabilities, hospice families,  and  patients of health care facilities.

Toward that purpose ElderPet:

• Provides pet-related services for elderly, handicapped, and hospice families.
• Provides Pet Partners Program volunteer training for animal assisted activities and therapy. 
• Provides training for health care professionals and human service providers who wish to incorporate quality animal assisted therapy in to their practices.
• Is open to promoting and/or conducting research, writing and scientific exploration within the realm of the human/animal bond.
• Provides animal assisted activities and therapy to institutions and facilities through our registered Pet Partner® members. 

ElderPet is in the process of establishing a chapter in the Keene area.
ElderPet is a Delta Society Affiliate Organization (www.deltasociety.org) 

To learn more about ElderPet, visit www.elderpet.org or Email jerilee.zezula@unh.edu