Veterinary emergency team in Texas awarded for response efforts during the state's largest fireApril 22, 2024The Texas A&M’s Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) receives a 2024 NAVC Gives Award, including a $10,000 contribution in recognition of their response efforts during the Smokehouse Creek fire.
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Over 130 Maui shelter pets relocated to Portland to find new homesAugust 22, 2023Greater Good Charities, Southwest Airlines, and Lucky Dog Animal Rescue partner to airlift shelter pets out of Maui to make room for animals in need amidst wildfires.
Syria, Turkey earthquake relief receives $100K donation from veterinary groupsApril 6, 2023Humans and pets impacted by recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have received $100,000 in relief funding from two animal health groups.
Free veterinary care, relief efforts offered after Hurricane IanOctober 6, 2022The ElleVet Project, Companion Pet Care team arrive in Florida to provide free assistance for pets in vulnerable communities affected by the hurricane.
Hurricane Fiona relief supported by vet groupSeptember 26, 2022Humans and pets impacted by Hurricane Fiona have received relief-aid funding from the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF).
Hurricane Ida relief supported by veterinary groupsSeptember 23, 2021Humans and pets impacted by Hurricane Ida have received $20,000 in emergency funding, thanks to the support of two animal health groups.
Veterinary medicine critical to disaster preparedness, reliefFebruary 5, 2020The increasing prevalence of the One Health approach in global medicine continues to impact the changing world of veterinary care.
UF VETS unveils new $150,000 disaster response vehicleMay 9, 2019Pets now have additional support when a natural disaster strikes, thanks to a new $150,000 disaster response vehicle. Able to treat large and small animals, University of Florida (UF) Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service (UF VETS) offers technical rescues and logistical support to veterinary clinics and other response teams, as well as provides initial assessments of impacted areas. In the past, the team has responded to hurricanes, wildfires, flooding, and animal hoarding situations. "Disaster relief is a key component of the Banfield Foundation, and we are humbled to support the important work of first responders as they offer help and hope to communities in need," says Banfield Foundation executive director, Kim Van Syoc. "Veterinary professionals who respond during natural disasters are truly inspiring. We hope this new vehicle improves not only the response process, but also the lives of those doing the lifesaving work." Funded by a grant gifted by Banfield Foundation and PetSmart Charities, the truck will function as a communications hub to interact with local emergency operation centers, shelters, and state agencies. The vehicle comprises a 44-ft (13-m) mobile command and infrastructure support truck and trailer. "We're grateful for the support of the Banfield Foundation and PetSmart Charities, as …
AVMF provides $25,000 in disaster relief to Montana tribal nationsMarch 16, 2018The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) announced that it has given a $25,000 grant to support Montana reservations in need of hay due to the impact of recent winter storms. The grant will go toward replenishing hay supplies to help thousands of cattle and horses in the Fort Belknap, Northern Cheyenne, and Blackfeet tribal reservations. These tribes have reported more than 150 livestock deaths due to the extreme cold and record amounts of snowfall. This winter's hay shortages were compounded by Montana's drought last summer and the wildfires that damaged more than one million acres in the state during the fall of 2017. "The weather events we've had over the past several months have really strained feed resources here in Montana," said Ben Thomas, Montana Dept. of Agriculture director. "We are grateful for the assistance of our national and international partners in helping these communities during their times of need." The hay will help cover five days of food for the animals in each tribe; after that, the tribes should be out of their emergency operations period and be able to restore access to their hay stores or purchase hay from elsewhere in Montana. "We're pleased to be able provide this grant …
