MILTON, ON, Oct. 30, 2013 /CNW/ - Nearly 300 Ontario veterinary clinics across the province are raising funds and awareness for people and pets all month long during October's P&G Pet Care Fundraise for Farley Month. The Farley Foundation is a charity that assists low-income pet owners by subsidizing the non-elective or emergency veterinary care of the pets that mean the world to them. Thunder Bay Veterinary Hospital is one of the Farley Foundation's biggest supporters and has been the top fundraiser during Fundraise for Farley Month for several years, raising more than $30,000 over the past five years!
Veterinarians at Thunder Bay Veterinary Hospital have seen firsthand the difference the Farley Foundation can make in the lives of pet owners. "One of our patients named Cuddles was experiencing severe mouth pain," says Dr. Jeffrey Kubinec, owner of Thunder Bay Veterinary Hospital. "Cuddles was in need of blood testing, a comprehensive oral health assessment and treatment, and three tooth extractions. Cuddles' owners were receiving the Ontario Disability Support Payment, and they could not afford the necessary dental treatment. This is exactly the kind of situation where the Farley Foundation steps in to help - and it's why we're so passionate about fundraising."
Veterinary clinics across the province are participating in this year's campaign by holding a variety of fundraising and awareness events and selling exclusive Farley Foundation giveaway items in exchange for a donation to the Foundation.
"Thunder Bay Veterinary Hospital holds a variety of events every October, including a Leash-a-Thon and our Sponsor a Spay or Neuter for Farley Program," says Dr. Kubinec. "P&G Pet Care Fundraise for Farley Month brings the pet lovers in our community together for a great cause, and we are happy to be able to help pet owners in need and pets like Cuddles get the care they so desperately need."
Help people and pets in need by visiting your local veterinary clinic this week and making a donation to the Farley Foundation and receive a Farley dog or cat toy! To view a list of participating clinics and their cities, please visit: http://bit.ly/1513t4H
Plus, to view a listing of the fun-filled clinic events in support of the Farley Foundation across Ontario, please visit: http://bit.ly/151Kdo6
Can't make it to a clinic? Read about the people and pets we've helped to date, find more details about the Farley Foundation or make a donation directly at www.farleyfoundation.org
Established in 2002 by the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association, the Farley Foundation assists low-income pet owners by subsidizing the non-elective veterinary care of the pets that mean the world to them.
Eligibility: Seniors receiving Guaranteed Income Supplement, disabled individuals receiving either the Ontario Disability Support Payment or CPP Disability, Ontario Works recipients, pets belonging to seniors' care facilities, and women at risk of abuse (SafePet participants). Other conditions apply. For full details, speak with your veterinarian or visit www.farleyfoundation.org
Image with caption: ""Edge" the homeless dog was one of 50 dogs neutered as part of Thunder Bay Veterinary Hospital's Sponsor a Spay or Neuter for Farley program. Thunder Bay spays and neuters pets free of charge in exchange for a $100 donation to the Farley Foundation. (CNW Group/The Farley Foundation)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20131030_C8142_PHOTO_EN_32689.jpg
SOURCE: The Farley Foundation
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