Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animals, Veterinary Services

Mission: Thousands of companion animals are sent to shelters and euthanized each year, many because of treatable medical conditions. Companion animal owners must often make the difficult decision to euthanize an animal or surrender them to a local shelter because of the costs of needed medical treatment. The purpose of the Pet Fund is to work towards a future where decisions about companion animal medical care need never be made on the basis of cost.

Results: The Pet Fund has helped thousands of pet owners find access to veterinary care funding to treat companion animals in need of medical care.

Target demographics: pet owners

Direct beneficiaries per year: pet owners fund need medical care for their companion animals.

Geographic areas served: the United States

Programs: financial assistance for needed veterinary care.