Neighborhood Nonprofit Spotlight: DoveLewis

Patch talks to DoveLewis about its commitment to serving the animals of Portland around the clock.

Patch: Tell Patch a little bit about your organization!

DoveLewis: DoveLewis is the Northwest's only nonprofit, 24 hour emergency animal hospital and intensive care unity. We strive to offer top quality, compassionate care for local animals and the animal-loving community.

Patch: How does your organization help to strengthen the local community?

DoveLewis: DoveLewis offers several donor-funded programs that benefit the community, including an animal blood bank, a nationally recognized pet loss support program, an animal-assisted therapy program, education for veterinary professionals and the animal-loving community, 24-hour stabilizing care for lost, stray and wild animals, and financial assistance for qualifying low-income families and abused animals.

Patch: What is the biggest struggle your organization faces?

DoveLewis: Currently we are dealing with the rising costs of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment. We are also developing new strategies for recruiting in the declining talent pool of certified technicians.

Patch: What do you hope for the future of you nonprofit?

DoveLewis: We hope to continue having a global influence on the emergency and specialty veterinary profession through innovative models of care and education.

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