HELP Program Services

The Mary Hooper ELder Pet Care Program (HELP) is designed to provide assistance to deserving senior individuals or households so they may keep and properly care for their beloved animals.  Free services may include annual veterinary checkups and vaccines, spay/neuter, pet food pantry, health-related pet grooming, and senior pet adoption.

Who Is Eligible

At this time, the pilot program is for residents of Cohasset, Scituate, Hingham, Norwell and Hull 65 years of age and older, who are enrolled in one of the following qualifying programs: South Shore Elder Services, Old Colony Elder Services, Meals on Wheels, Senior Housing, MassHealth (Medicaid).  Cohasset, Scituate, Hingham, Norwell and Hull seniors may also qualify for HELP services in other certain situations including unanticipated financial hardship, disability or high unreimbursed healthcare costs due to chronic illness. 

How To Apply

CLICK HERE for an application or contact the Scituate Animal Shelter for an application.  Upon receipt of the application, a HELP volunteer will be in touch with the applicant.  All applications will be reviewed in a timely manner and are strictly confidential. 

More About The Program

The Mary Hooper Elder Pet Care Program is sponsored by the Social Service League of Cohasset on behalf of Cohasset resident Mary Hooper, who had a passion for the elderly and for animals in the early 1900’s.  A team of volunteers at the Scituate Animal Shelter organizes and executes the Program.  For further information, contact the Scituate Animal Shelter at (781) 544-4533 or via email at hooperfund@hotmail.com

Scituate Animal Shelter * 780 Chief Justice Cushing Highway (Rt. 3A) * Scituate * MA * 02066 
Email: info@scituateanimalshelter.org  *   Phone: 781-544-4533   *    Fax: 781-544-4535    *   Directions & Shelter Hours

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