
We help veterans find their new best friend.
Pets need veterans and veterans need pets.
NEW: Gold Star Families now welcome to apply for program!
We support Pets for Patriots.
BMHS is a proud adoption partner of Pets for Patriots, a charity that operates nationally to save lives by matching adoptable pets with United States veterans, service members, and Gold Star Families.
Pets for Patriots work to improve wellness within the military community and promotes the adoption of often-overlooked shelter pets. If you know someone who might benefit from this worthwhile effort, please send them our way!
Here’s how it works:
You must live within 40 driving miles of a shelter partner. Blue Mountain Humane Society is a partner shelter!
Step 1: Start the application process online at petsforpatriots.org or call Pets for Patriots toll-free at 877-473-8223.
Step 2: If you prequalify, they will request documents to confirm your service and, if separated, your honorable discharge.
Step 3: If approved, take your Pets for Patriots approval email to BMHS (or other partner shelter) to adopt an eligible cat or dog — or two!
Step 4: Once Pets for Patriots receives your signed adoption contracts from the shelter, they’ll send you a $200 gift card for pet food and other essentials, give you access to pet saving, and start following up.
Step 5: Keep your new pet healthy with high quality, discounted pet medical care from local veterinary partners and VIP Petcare Community Clinics nationwide.
Shelter pets must meet one of the following criteria to be eligible for the program:
Any dog or cat over two years old
Any dog or cat with a special need (ie: birth defect, disability, or chronic medical condition, any of which must require lifelong care)
Any dog or cat that has been homeless for six months or more
Any large dog (40-plus pounds at the time of adoption)
Veteran Benefits
Reduced adoption fee (50% off adoption at BMHS)
Discounted veterinary care
$200 gift card for pet food and supplies
Access to savings on pet health insurance, food, medication, and more
Pre-adoption counseling
Post-adoption follow up
See all benefits here