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Peace of Mind Program

Enroll Your Pet. Enjoy These Benefits:

  • Peace of mind knowing your pet will continue to receive loving care throughout its life
  • Assistance identifying a carefully screened adoptive home
  • Access to Purdue's extensive veterinary and alumni network
  • A simple enrollment process guided by the College of Veterinary Medicine Advancement team
  • The opportunity to support the future of veterinary medicine through a lasting legacy gift
  • Any remaining funds after your pet's lifetime care will support the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine

For generations, Purdue Veterinary Medicine has been dedicated to improving the lives of animals and the people who care for them. The Peace of Mind Program extends that commitment by helping provide for your pet's future when you can no longer do so yourself.

Enrollment Process

Enrollment in the Peace of Mind Program is a simple four-step process designed to ensure that your wishes for your pet's future care are clearly documented.

1. Include Purdue in Your Estate Plans

Participants work with their attorney or estate planning professional to include the required gift commitment to the Purdue for Life Foundation in support of the College of Veterinary Medicine's Peace of Mind Program.

2. Sign a Memorandum of Intent

A Memorandum of Intent documents your wishes for your pet's future care and confirms your participation in the program. This agreement helps ensure that important information is available when it is needed most.

3. Complete a Pet Information Form

Participants complete a detailed pet information form that provides important information about their pet's medical history, daily routines, personality, preferences, and home environment. This information helps Purdue better understand your pet's needs and prepare for future placement and care.

4. Transportation Arrangements

Participants are responsible for arranging transportation of their pet to the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine or to an approved adoptive home when the Peace of Mind Program is activated. We encourage participants to discuss these arrangements with family members, friends, or estate representatives as part of their planning process.

Funding Your Pet's Enrollment

Enrollment requires a documented irrevocable gift commitment to the Purdue for Life Foundation in support of the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Peace of Mind Program.

Current minimum commitment levels are:

  • $50,000 for cats and dogs
  • $100,000 for horses and birds

Most participants fund their commitment through their estate plans, although other giving options may be available. Program funds are used to support your pet's care and transition needs. After your pet's passing, any remaining funds support the mission of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Contact Us

For more information about the Peace of Mind Program, please contact:

College of Veterinary Medicine Advancement Office
765-494-6304
pvmgiving@purdueforlife.org