All Better Pets was established in 2010 by a small animal veterinarian and volunteers at Manchester NH’s Center for Advanced Veterinary Care, with a mission to provide care for abandoned and homeless pets. In 2012, All Better Pets officially became a 501(c)3 non-profit. To date, All Better Pets has ‘mended’ and placed over 200 animals through its facility and helped hundreds of animals working through other organizations. Beyond caring for injured and sick pets, All Better Pets works with other rescue groups to remove pets from high-kill shelters. In October 2012, All Better Pets received its first transport of dogs from one of the country’s highest kill shelters! Thanks to wonderful volunteers, we continue looking for ways to help. Our mission is clear. We are the last chance for pets. We care for the ones that have no other alternative to euthanasia. No human to be their advocate.These pets are homeless (stray) or surrendered and usually injured or suffering from an untreated but treatable condition. They often arrive to the ER looking hopeless. We are not a shelter providing care for pets currently in a home with owners that cannot afford their care. We encourage pet owners in such a situation to be an advocate for their pet and seek financial assistance from friends, family or charitable organizations. We do help these pet owners make informed decisions about the condition of their pet and the care needed. As many in the community already know, we take a practical approach to the care of serious conditions so that all resources are used wisely giving pets the best chance of remaining in a home with an owner committed to their care. All Better Pets has also joined forces with mental health and substance abuse programs to help marginalized, struggling people get back on their feet. Pets often give people purpose AND hope. In the future we hope to be able to work with the elderly in providing them with a senior pet in need of a loving home. Our purpose would be to provide the elderly with companionship without the financial burden that could come with a pet’s illness.
The adoption process consists of filling out an application and meeting with one of our adoption representatives. Our primary objective is coordinating a good match between the pet and potential adopter. Good basic training for pets and pet ownership education prior to adoption are vital to success. All pets are spayed/neutered prior to adoption. After the adoption, we continue to be available to offer support with any issues that arise.