Foundation

24 June

An impossible choice

wsvma   |   Foundation

Last fall, the Washington State Animal Health Foundation launched a new resource to help you better serve your clients who struggle with affording necessary veterinary treatment – The Vets Helping Pets Fund. The Vets Helping Pets Fund allows WSVMA members and their associates to advocate for clients in need and receive financial support to be able to provide needed care and treatment for their beloved animal companions. Many families struggle to afford care and our goal is to create a robust partnership...

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27 May

Do you have a client in need?

wsvma   |   Animal Health, Foundation

In 2021, the Washington State Animal Health Foundation launched a new resource intended to help you better serve your clients who struggle with affording important veterinary treatment – The Vets Helping Pets Fund. The Vets Helping Pets Fund allows WSVMA members and their associates to advocate for clients in need and receive financial support to be able to provide needed care and treatment for their beloved animal companions. Many families struggle to afford care and our goal is to create a robust...

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22 April

Washington pets in need being helped by new veterinary fund

wsvma   |   Foundation

Last fall, the Washington State Animal Health Foundation launched a new resource intended to help you better serve your clients who struggle with affording important veterinary treatment – The Vets Helping Pets Fund. The Vets Helping Pets Fund allows WSVMA members and their associates to advocate for clients in need and receive financial support to be able to provide needed care and treatment for their beloved animal companions. Many families struggle to afford care and our goal is to create a robust...

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18 March

WSAHF supports veterinarians and animals in Ukraine

wsvma   |   Foundation

The Washington State Animal Health Foundation (WSAHF) is providing financial support for people and pets in Ukraine. We've all seen photos and videos of the devastating effects war has on all members of a community, including pets. The foundation is directing a donation to Ukraine through the American Veterinary Medical Foundation’s Ukraine Disaster Relief program to protect animal welfare and care providers in the affected areas. We encourage others who are interested in supporting people with animals in Ukraine to...

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11 December

Disaster Relief Grants available for Washington fires

wsvma   |   Foundation

Attention Washington Veterinarians! Were you or an organization you work with involved with disaster relief for animals following wildfires this Fall? The Washington State Animal Health Foundation, WSVMA’s charitable arm, would like to support your critical work in our region! We are currently accepting grant applications to help you or your organization defray the cost to care for these animals in need. We have created an electronic application to make your application as convenient as possible. This opportunity is open to all veterinarians...

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10 January

President’s Message – Improving access to care

wsvma   |   Foundation

As she exited the building into the chilling winter rain, the young woman, not quite finished with her second decade of life, braced herself for the smells of marijuana and stale beer. Her hoodie engulfed her head in an attempt to insulate herself from the cacophony of outbursts as well as to shield her from the anticipated confrontation with the many homeless men and women inhabiting the sidewalk she was about to negotiate.  She slung her cat carrier across her...

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16 September

Honor your client with the WSAHF Pet Memorial Card Gift Program

wsvma   |   Foundation, Uncategorized

Honor your client and their pet and positively impact your practice by participating in the Washington State Animal Health Foundation (WSAHF) Pet Memorial Gift Program. Benefits of the Pet Memorial Gift Program to your practice include: An effective client relations tool that serves to strengthen the bond with your client Helps you to better deal with the difficulty of client grief Allows your staff to become involved so you can practice veterinary medicine Your charitable contribution is tax-deductible Cards with envelopes...

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08 January

Canine search and rescue team receives grant from the Washington State Animal Health Foundation

wsvma   |   Foundation, Uncategorized

One of the first canine search and rescue teams to respond to the Oso mudslide, March 22, 2014, the Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue (SCVSAR) K9 Team received an $1,100 grant from the Washington State Animal Health Foundation during 2015. The SCVSAR K9 Team was among the first canine units to help after the Oso landslide. For many days the team worked alongside other first responders and canine units from other counties and states to help with search and rescue...

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11 December

Use Amazon Smile to benefit the Washington State Animal Health Foundation

wsvma   |   Foundation, Uncategorized

When shopping on Amazon.com for holiday gifts this year and all year long, make your purchase through Amazon Smile. When you access Amazon Smile, choose the Washington State Animal Health Foundation (WSAHF) as your charity of choice, then proceed with shopping as usual. All your typical account settings will remain the same and you’ll still enjoy the exact same prices. The Amazon Smile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to WSAHF. To shop at Amazon Smile, go to...

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13 November

Express your sympathy with the WSAHF Pet Memorial Card Gift Program

wsvma   |   Foundation, Uncategorized

Honor your client and their pet and positively impact your practice by participating in the Washington State Animal Health Foundation (WSAHF) Pet Memorial Gift Program. Benefits of the Pet Memorial Gift Program to your practice include: An effective client relations tool that serves to strengthen the bond with your client Helps you to better deal with the difficulty of client grief Allows your staff to become involved so you can practice veterinary medicine Your charitable contribution is tax-deductible Cards with envelopes purchased in bulk are...

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