Who We Are

The mission of the Seniors’ Pet Assistance Network (SPAN) is to serve the needs of Dallas-area seniors who require assistance in caring for their companion animals.

We accomplish this by:

• providing financial assistance or subsidies, when available and with demonstrated need, for basic pet needs such as food, grooming, and veterinary care

• creating a network of relationships with Dallas-area animal welfare organizations to assist in providing new homes for pets that can no longer stay with their owners
  

Future plans for the organization include:

• offering in-home assistance that allows seniors to keep their animal companions, including temporary care of a pet when the owner is hospitalized

• providing transportation to and from veterinary clinics and other pet-related errands for seniors who are homebound

SPAN serves as a volunteer resource to the elder support programs of Dallas-area senior
organizations, and in doing so, the organization also strives to improve the quality of life for
seniors’ pets. A private, 501(c)3 non-profit organization, SPAN is funded solely through
private donations and operated by volunteers.