Valley Humane Starts Program To Provide Vet Care To At-Risk Pets

PLEASANTON, CA —Valley Humane Society is partnering with Open Heart Kitchen and Goodness Village to create a new Field Veterinary program, which provides basic veterinary care for the cats and dogs of community members receiving supportive services.

Valley Humane has partnered with Open Heart for many years to distribute cat and dog food from its AniMeals pet food pantry.

The program offers one-time services like exams, vaccinations, parasite control, and microchipping. If additional issues are uncovered, the vet will work with clients to establish a care plan, which can include support from Valley Humane's Medical Assistance Fund, or a recommendation to seek care from a local vet.

The Field Veterinary program is funded by a donation from the late Pearl Filipski. Dr. Carol Campbell and a veterinary technician made stops at Goodness Village and Vineyard Resource Center in Livermore, where they delivered care to nearly a dozen cats and dogs whose owners are going through difficult times.

“No loved animal should be in a shelter,” Melanie Sadek, President of Valley Humane Society, said in a statement. “Our Field Veterinary program will support underserved pet guardians in keeping their animals healthy and together with the family.” The program’s next service with be provided through CityServe in Pleasanton.

Visit valleyhumane.org to learn more.