HELP
The Mary Hooper Elder Pet Care (HELP) Program
Dedicated to Helping Seniors Keep Their Pets Happy and Healthy
Program Services
The Mary Hooper ELder Pet Care Program (HELP) provides assistance to deserving senior individuals or households so they may keep and properly care for their beloved companion animals. As of September, 2011, the program supplies free pet food for cats and dogs. Please note: free veterinary checkups, spay/neuter and grooming services have been temporarily suspended due to funding.
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 to download 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. Please note: Due to the popularity of this program, applicants will be placed on a waiting list as of September 8, 2011.
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, call (781) 561-7994 or via email at hooperpets@hotmail.com