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Manchester Animal Shelter - Pets for Vets

What it is
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Who it helps
Veterans with a condition who could benefit from an animal companion and can care for a pet.
Where
New Hampshire
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Approved veterans can adopt a shelter pet with the adoption fee waived. The pet is spayed or neutered with core vaccines before adoption and goes home with starter supplies, including bowls, up to 25 pounds of food, a leash and collar for dogs, waste supplies and toys.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
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How to reach them

Where: 490 Dunbarton Road, Manchester, NH 03102

Good to know

  • Who can use it: Veterans with a condition who could benefit from an animal companion and can care for a pet. A letter from your doctor confirming eligibility for a companion animal is required.
  • How to get started: Browse available animals, complete the adoption application and indicate your Pets for Vets eligibility on it.

Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines

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Sources

Manchester Animal Shelter - Pets for Vets official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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