The AgeSpan Power of Pets fundraiser was a dog-gone good time!

This event, which was held on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at BareWolf Brewing in Amesbury, featured opportunities to network, raffle prizes, a competitive game of Pet Bingo and, of course, a few lovable furry friends. AgeSpan raised more than $10,000 at the event. Proceeds will go to the Power of Pets program, which provides financial support to older adults for pet care expenses.  

Anyone who has had a pet knows the joy, companionship, and comfort they bring. For many, they are more than just pets. They are part of the family. Since it began in 2022, the Power of Pets program has helped more than 500 people age 65 and older pay veterinary bills and other expenses for their pets. Whether it’s a check-up, medication, or grooming, the program helps keep pets healthy and with the people who love them. 

Research shows what pet owners already know: the bond between people and pets is life changing. Pets help reduce loneliness, ease stress, and even support better physical health, leading to fewer doctor visits. By helping older adults care for their pets, the program improves the health of both. 

AgeSpan would like to thank the supporters and sponsors who helped make our third annual Power of Pet fundraiser a success.  

• Premier sponsor: Reworld 

• Pet Enthusiast sponsor: Abernathy Home Care 

• Pedigree sponsors:  Bayberry at Emerald Court and the Breakfast Exchange Club of Haverhill 

• Friend sponsors: Assisted Living Locators, Benchmark at North Andover, Blue Mantis, Jerrylyn Stefanik and Michael Rurak, and cats Beelzebub and Black Betty.  

In kind donations were provided by Spot Pet Insurance, Friends of the Salisbury Senior Center, and the Flatbread Pizza Company of Amesbury.  

If you missed the event but would like to make a donation to the Power of Pets program, visit the Donate page on our website. For more information about the Power of Pets program, visit the Power of Pets fact sheet on our website.