OUR MISSION IS1- ... to help as we are able so that no pet owner is forced to choose inadequate medical treatment or euthanasia for their beloved animal because of inability to pay for life-saving medical emergency care.
2- ... to assist people who receive financial help for a veterinary medical emergency by giving them the opportunity to return their gift by becoming mentors, by volunteering for VEFM, or by supporting the VEFM fund financially.
3- ... to make everyone aware that it is the responsibility of both the local pet-owning and veterinary communities to make medical emergency care available--that this is not a national responsibility but a grass-roots responsibility.
4- ... to follow biblical principles in caring for animals and for people in need.
(Prov 12:10) ABOUT OUR FOUNDER - Dr. Lucy Schroth
>> Dr Lucy with "Ginny">> During more than 28 years as a practicing small animal veterinarian, with over 10 years in emergency and critical care, Dr. Lucy Pinkston Schroth has been struck by how often people cannot afford adequate medical emergency care for their pets. In the most recent mortgage and credit crisis, the situation has become even more critical. Dr. Schroth decided that the best answer is to set up a foundation that allows people both to receive and then to give back. The idea grew out of the cornerstone principle upon which an inspiring organization, Heifer International, is based. They call it "passing on the gift." (http://www.heifer.org/)
EXAMPLES OF HIGH-COST MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
* Beagle who fell down the stairs and fractured his elbow in several places. Total cost: ~$3,500.
* Diabetic cat on insulin, but went into remission before owners realized it. Presented to emergency hospital in seizures from low blood sugar. Total cost: ~$1,500.
* Cat who ate 18 inches of dental floss, which got trapped in his intestines and required emergency surgery, which included removal of 6 inches of small intestine. Total cost: ~$4,000.
* Yorkshire terrier, on-leash, who was attacked by a large dog who was not leashed. The small dog did not survive, even after surgery, and the large dog's owner could not be located. Total cost: ~$10,000.
***FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, WHEN AVAILABLE FROM VEFM, IS FOR
LIFE SAVING MEDICAL EMERGENCIES ONLY ! ***
“A good man is concerned for the welfare of his animals.”
Prov 12:10
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