Savers Bank in Grafton Going to the Dogs

knows that people are interested in their pets.

Now they want to help those same pets earn interest.

Pets’ names can be added to accounts at the branch through a new program called Pet Savers.

Customers can even use these accounts specifically for the needs of their pets, such as veterinary care, food or toys. And the pets’ name will be printed on checks right along with the customers' name.

Bank staffers developed the idea after seeing how many customers bring their dogs along in the drive-through window, branch manager Diana Bruneau said.

Tellers there regularly keep containers of treats. These dog snacks, along with their completed transactions, are given to customers accompanied by their four-legged friends.

The Grafton location will be the only area bank to offer such a service, Bruneau said. The Grafton site is also the only Savers location to try this.

They plan to test the program for three months.

The program began yesterday, but the official launch will be at ther. Dogs will be vaccinated from 9 to 11 a.m. and cats from 11 a.m. to noon. Promotional information will be available then.

Photos of the pets that participate in the program will be displayed at the branch, Bruneau said.