Foundation

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

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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

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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

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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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14 November

Build client loyalty 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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