More than $1.19M in charity funds support underserved petsNovember 11, 2024Recent fundraising events aim to provide life-saving care to underserved pets, including those injured and abandoned in recent hurricanes in the Southeast.
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Eight-year-old Michigan boy's lemonade stand raises funds for animal shelterSeptember 26, 2024The recent fundraising event received a $5,000 donation from a nonprofit organization—the highest contribution the young philanthropist has received.
More than $1.2M donation aids in caring for underserved petsNovember 6, 2023The Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) team members came together to raise the funding through the VEG Cares Program
Mental health awareness supported through industry fundraisingMay 5, 2023Suveto, Not One More Vet (NOMV) team up to launch a fitness challenge and fundraising event for National Mental Health Awareness Month
Fund matching campaign launched for National Dog DayAugust 5, 2021Canine research studies exploring bloat, urinary tract infections, and extracorporeal shockwave therapy are set to get a boost in funding, thanks to a newly launched donation matching drive.
Frontline animal care workers get $1.8M boostAugust 5, 2020Eighty animal care organizations across the U.S. are better equipped to handle pandemic-related challenges, thanks to a COVID-19 grant-matching campaign by Petco Foundation.
VCA Charities to match $50K for Aussie relief in second-phase fundraiserFebruary 13, 2020After scorching the land and its inhabitants for more than two months, Australia’s wildfires have finally been contained; however, for the region’s veterinarians, work is far from complete.
Morris Animal Foundation receives $2.3M legacy giftAugust 30, 2018Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) has received a $2.3 million legacy gift from the estate of Karl D. Smith, a Denver businessman. Smith, who passed away in 2009 at the age of 83, first learned about MAF through a past employee and was supportive of its mission to advance the health of animals. "We are deeply appreciative to Mr. Smith for his visionary generosity almost 10 years ago in making a planned gift to benefit animals everywhere, and we are grateful to his estate trustee and estate attorney who have stewarded Mr. Smith's legacy so carefully," said Tiffany Grunert, acting CEO and president of MAF. MAF is a nonprofit, global organization focused on improving the health of animals, including dogs, cats, horses, and wildlife. Founded by a veterinarian in 1948, its mission is to bridge science and resources to advance the health of animals. "The significance of this gift to Morris Animal Foundation cannot be overstated," said Grunert. "Legacy giving is vitally important to our mission as we work to increase the number of studies we fund to address critical animal health problems around the world."
MAF Unite to Fight Animal Cancer campaign kicks off fifth yearApril 9, 2018Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) has launched its fifth annual Unite to Fight Animal Cancer campaign, which raises funds for research that will lead to new information about how to prevent, diagnose earlier, and treat animal cancers. In dogs and cats, cancer accounts for nearly half of all disease-related deaths each year, with approximately 11 million new diagnoses made annually. Since 1948, MAF has funded more than 300 cancer studies—investing nearly $40 million. "Imagine a world where all cancers are treatable and more cures possible," said Tiffany Grunert, acting president/CEO of MAF. "This is a vicious disease that is seen in the pets we love and the wild animals we admire, and with the help of our supporters we can change that." MAF funding has led to numerous breakthroughs and advancements in cancer care, including: Improved cancer surgery imaging for complete surgical removal of tumors in cats and dogs, improving both treatment decisions and decreasing incidence of tumor recurrence Testing of a canine melanoma vaccine, now confirmed safe and effective in horses with melanoma, providing an effective treatment for a devastating cancer in horses Clinical trials for promising treatments for osteosarcoma, a devastating cancer in dogs, that give …
VCA Animal Hospitals kick off second Pennies for Pets campaignMarch 30, 2018VCA Animal Hospitals second annual Pennies for Pets fundraising program, which leverages its 800 hospitals in North America to raise awareness and funds for local companion animal welfare organizations, hopes to hit the $600,000 mark this year, topping last year's total. The campaign is administered by VCA's non-profit partner organization, VCA Charities. During the national campaign, clients at participating VCA hospitals can donate to help companion animal welfare organizations in their local communities. The objective of the Pennies for Pets program is to provide a platform for collecting donations at VCA Animal Hospitals to financially support local companion animal welfare organizations. Last year, the campaign raised $450,000 nationwide through VCA hospitals to benefit more than 85 animal welfare organizations. "VCA has always believed that companion animals deserve a happy and healthy home since our inception in 1986," said Brandon Antin, VCA vice president of social responsibility and innovation. "Through the Pennies for Pets campaign, we will continue our efforts to improve the lives of pets and their families by supporting local companion animal welfare organizations." "The need for assistance for pet welfare organizations continues to rise," said Ron Tatum, VCA …
