Banfield grant winners: 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
2007 Grant Awards
In 2007, the Banfield Charitable Trust awarded more than $325,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations serving Pets. Here is a sampling of the organizations receiving funding.
The Albany Damien Center – Albany, NY
Grant Award: $10,138.12
Project: PAWS NY (Pets are Wonderful Support)
The mission of the Albany Damien Center is to improve the health and quality of life for people living with HIV/AIDS in a non-judgmental, comfortable and supportive atmosphere. The PAWS project increases the quality of life for patients by providing pet care with the aid of volunteers.
American Museum of Veterinary Medicine – Birdsboro, PA
Grant Award: $8,000
Project: A Partnership to Educate the Public on Veterinary Medicine
The American Museum of Veterinary Medicine’s goal is to teach the public about the rich heritage of veterinary medicine and its present and future role in animal and human welfare. Funding through this grant will support veterinarian guided museum tours and lectures, education and promotion of preventive pet healthcare, teaching children about veterinary medicine, and further study of the human-pet bond and how it relates to longer, healthier lives for pets and people.
Animal Advocates, Inc. – North Dartmouth, MA
Grant Award: $2,200
Project: The Pet Help Hotline
Animal Advocates’ mission is to decrease the number of homeless, neglected, displaced and abused animals by providing education, community outreach, rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing. The Pet Help Hotline provides a much-needed service with advice, direction, and education on a variety of pet related issues which, left unsolved, could lead to abandonment or euthanasia.
Animal Care League – Oak Park, IL
Grant Award: $2,700
Project: Behavior Counseling and Obedience Training Program
Animal Care League acts as a critical link between the community’s most needy and neglected animals and the residents who want to welcome them into their homes. These funds will promote healthy pet owner relationships by implementing a comprehensive behavior and obedience training program for animals awaiting adoption as well as current pet owners having difficulties with their animals.
Arizona Animal Welfare League – Phoenix, AZ
Grant Award: $8,500
Project: Camp Ruffin’ It
The Arizona Animal Welfare League and SPCA strives to be a leader in innovative behavior training, medical care, adoption, education and community outreach programs that emphasize the bond between people and companion animals. Camp Ruffin’ It is a hands-on camp for 9 to 12 year olds that takes place for ten weeks each summer. The camp offers youth the opportunity to learn about a variety of animals and the care that different species require, along with researching a potential pet.
Canine Partners for Life – Cochranville, PA
Grant Award: $8,640
Project: Prison Puppy Raising Program
Each year Canine Partners for Life places about 24 puppies with inmates through the Prison Puppy Raising Program. Inmates raise and train the puppies for the dog’s first year of life, teaching them basic obedience skills, socializing the puppies and providing loving care. The program benefits not only the recipients of the trained dogs, but the inmates who learn both life and vocational skills for their return to society.
Humane Association of Wilson County – Lebanon, TN
Grant Award: $4,142.50
Project: “Kind News”
The Humane Association of Wilson County is dedicated to improving the welfare of companion animals in their community through shelter, care, placement, spay/neuter, education and awareness. This grant will help to provide “Kind News” (a publication of the Humane Society of the United States that teaches the value of kindness toward people, animals and the environment) to 385 elementary school classrooms in Wilson County and should reach over 12,000 students.
Jacksonville Humane Society – Jacksonville, FL
Grant Award: $10,000
Project: Veterinary Equipment Replacement
The Jacksonville Humane Society’s mission is to find loving, permanent homes for animals and to provide counseling and education to foster responsible pet-people relationships resulting in the humane treatment of all animals. A fire destroyed the JHS adoption facility and administrative offices, including an area which housed the shelter’s on-site animal treatment department. These funds will help to replace veterinary equipment that was lost in the tragedy.
Meals for the Elderly – San Angelo, TX
Grant Award: $5,000
Project: H.E.L.P. (Helping Elderly Love Pets)
Meals for the Elderly provides the homebound elderly with a hot, nutritious, home-delivered meal each weekday. Recognizing the importance of pets to the homebound elderly, this program will offer pet food to those recipients who are unable to purchase food. This grant will help to fund a new pet food program for their clients. By keeping their furry companions healthy, they, in turn, will help keep their owners happy and healthy as well.
San Francisco Community Consortium – San Francisco, CA
Grant Award: $10,000
Project: Veterinary Street Outreach Services (VET SOS)
Improving the health of companion animals of homeless guardians, decreasing the spread of infectious disease, and reducing pet overpopulation are the focus of the San Francisco Community Consortium’s VET SOS Program. The volunteer-based project provides free veterinary care for the companion animals of homeless San Franciscans. This funding will help to provide physical examinations, basic medical procedures, vaccinations, and acute medical care to homeless pets.
2nd Chance for Pets – Los Gatos, CA
Grant Award: $2,500
Project: Veterinarian Outreach Program
2nd Chance for Pets’ mission is to reduce the number of pets unnecessarily euthanized each year due to the death or incapacity of the human companions who care for them. Through participation in national veterinarian conferences across the United States and interactive workshops, the Veterinary Outreach Program’s goal is to incorporate lifetime care planning as a standard of care in thousands of veterinarian offices nationwide.
Teacher’s Pet – Rochester Hills, MI
Grant Award: $10,000
Project: Dogs and Kids Learning Together
Teacher’s Pet uses the power of the human-animal bond for the betterment of both youth and shelter dogs. The Dogs and Kids Learning Together program pairs emotionally impaired youth with homeless dogs from a local rescue shelter for ten weeks of humane education and positive training. It addresses the issues of empathy, cruelty and violence in today’s society while providing hard-to-adopt dogs another chance. The students in the program have shown vast improvements and pets that were overlooked have been given a second chance of finding a home.
Therapy Pet Pals of Texas, Inc. – Austin, TX
Grant Award: $2,750
Project: Educating the Public about Animal Assisted Therapy
The mission of Therapy Pet Pals of Texas is to provide elderly and ill institutionalized patients/residents an opportunity for bonding with their trained Pet Pals teams, and to work with health care professionals where pet therapy would enhance the quality of life for patients. This grant funds the production of the semi-annual newsletter which educates the public to the importance of animal-assisted therapy and is a valuable tool for recruiting new Pet Pal volunteers.
Tri-County Humane Society – St. Cloud, MN
Grant Award: $3,500
Project: Educational Outreach: Dog Obedience Program
In recognition of the bond between animals and humans, Tri-County Humane Society promotes humane principles, compassionate care and prevention of cruelty to animals. A large percentage of animals are surrendered due to behavioral issues. The grant funds will be utilized to help get the word out about Tri County’s new training facility and the various classes being offered. By educating more dogs and people through these new training classes, behavior problems can be corrected and result in fewer relinquishments to the shelter.
World Forestry Center – Portland, OR
Grant Award: $10,000
Project: “Wolf to Woof: The Story of Dogs”
This grant will help to bring the interactive educational dog exhibit, “Wolf to Woof: The Story of Dogs”, the largest and most comprehensive traveling exhibit that explores the history, science and development of dogs and their role in human societies, to the Portland area.
2006 Grant Awards
Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends, Inc. – Atlanta, Georgia
Grant Award: $2,000
Project: Community Outreach Program
The organization’s mission is to help with Pet overpopulation through humane education, rescue and adoption. Funding through this grant will support the Community Outreach Program, which includes printing of the AARF Gazette educational newsletter; a post-adoption training and resource packet; and maintaining the Kids ‘N’ Critters website for children
Central Brevard Humane Society – Cocoa, Florida
Grant Award: $2,980
Project: Dog Days of Summer – Summer Camp
The organization’s mission is to provide an animal shelter and offer programs to
the community, which fosters a humane ethic toward all animals. This grant will
fund a week long summer day camp for children 9 – 13. The camp will provide
children with a hands-on education about different animals and the care they
require.
Banfield team members, including Dr. Christine Jenkins, DVM, will be invited to
make presentations to the children attending the camp.
Citizens for Animal Protection of Warren County, Inc. – Macon, North Carolina
Grant Award: $1,100
Project: Educational Programs
The organization’s mission is to educate the public about the humane treatment
of animals and caring for pets responsibly. Funding from this grant allows the
organization to purchase computer equipment and educational DVD tapes which
will be used to educate the public about proper Pet healthcare.
Dr. Wexler, DVM of the Raleigh Banfield Hospital has supported the
organizations’ efforts, and will be involved as one of the grant partners.
Commerce Humane Association – Commerce, Texas
Grant Award: $2,000
Project: Canine Therapy Program
The organization’s mission is to help those animals that cannot help themselves. Funding from the grant will help train dogs to work with youth to stop the history of animal cruelty. In addition, the program will help educate youth on the values of Pets and how to care for them.
Erie County SPCA – Tonawanda, New York
Grant Award: $8,000
Project: Pets for People Program
The organization’s mission is to create a caring and kind community that encourages fair and humane treatment of all creatures. The funding from this grant allows the organization to continue support with the Pets for People Program, which allows senior citizens to adopt adult pets free of charge. This grant will place approximately 100 adult pets in senior citizens’ homes.
Humane Society of Hall County – Gainesville, Georgia
Grant Award: $10,000
Project: Latino Community Education for Safe Kids/ Safe Animals
The goal of the Humane Society of Hall County is to prevent neglect, cruelty and exploitation of animals. This grant will fund a new bilingual educational program that focuses on education in the Latino community centers, churches and ESL classes, teaching children about responsible Pet ownership, Pet safety and preventing animal abuse.
Minnesota Valley Humane Society – Burnsville, Minnesota
Grant Award: $1,000
Project: Preventative Healthcare Booth at Woofer and Hoofer
The organization’s mission is to prevent and alleviate animal suffering through
shelter, adoption, education, collaboration and community outreach, and to
strengthen the relationship between people and companion animals. This grant
allows the Minnesota Valley Humane Society to collaborate with the Burnsville,
MN Banfield Pet Hospital to develop materials and activities for a preventative
healthcare booth at the 23rd Annual Woofer & Hoofer Walk-a-thon and Pet
Festival. Jackie Lebak, the Director of Pet Nursing at the Burnsville, MN
Banfield Pet Hospital, and her team members will be collaborating with the
Humane Society on materials and event.
Jackie Lebak, Director of Pet Nursing, helps out at Woofer & Hoofer.
Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Biosciences - Columbus, Ohio
Grant Award: $10,000
Project: Your Dog – The Inside Story and Careers in Veterinary Medicine –
Endless Possibilities
Funds for this project will help educate middle and high school students about
careers in veterinary medicine using an interactive, audiovisual, web-based
program. The inspiration and involvement with this curriculum will help spark
interest from children into pursing careers in veterinary medicine.
Dr. Heather Fees, DVM, will be actively participating in the development of the
program, and asked to serve as a mentor for underrepresented minority students.
Pets Are Wonderful Support – San Francisco, California
Grant Award: $5,000
Project: Educational Publications: Safe Pets and Health Benefits of Companion
Animals
Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) is a volunteer based organization that provides for the comprehensive needs of companion animals for low-income persons with HIV/AIDS and other disabling illnesses. This grant allows the organization to provide education to veterinarians, their staff, and their clients with clear and succinct information on ways to reduce the risks, and maximize the benefits, of pet ownership.
Pinellas County Animal Foundation, Inc. – Seminole, Florida
Grant Award: $5,000
Project: Pet Therapy Program
The Pinellas Animal Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit Veterinary and Community partnership dedicated to improve owner responsibility and increased awareness of the value of the human/animal bond. This grant allows the continuation of the After School & Summer Pet Therapy Program that the Banfield Charitable Trust funded in 2005. Pet Professors visit Salvation Army Safe Houses and teach young children caring and responsible pet ownership.
Save The Orphaned Pets, Inc. – Chula Vista, California
Grant Award: $1,500
Project: Veterinary Care & Supplies in the PetFaire Adoption Center Program
The Save the Orphaned Pets, Inc. organization makes sure that all pets adopted out have the preventive medical care needed for safe and healthy Pets and families. This grant allows the organization the funding ability to aid more pets with necessary care, and match more Pets with people in the adoption program.
SPCA Tampa Bay – Largo, Florida
Grant Award: $3,000
Project: Humane Education Programs – “Teaching Compassion”
The organization’s mission is to educate the public concerning the humane care
of all animals, find loving homes for homeless Pets, protect and shelter the
sick and injured, the homeless and unwanted animals. Funding from this grant
allows for “Thumbs Up for Animal Camps” with children ages 8 – 12, with over
90% of the children wanting to be veterinarians. Curriculum and activities
focuses on animal care & responsibility, and how veterinary medicine helps
save lives.
Dr. Ginger Rehm, DVM, with the Banfield Pet Hospital in Largo, FL will
participate in the camp program along with other team members from the
hospital.
Texas Hearing & Service Dogs – Austin, Texas
Grant Award: $10,000
Project: Service Dogs: Technology You Can Hug
The mission of the organization is to bring greater independence, security and unconditional love to people with disabilities through partnership with a working dog. This grant will fund one full year of training for a Service Dog Team (person and dog). This includes extensive training sessions, medical care for the dog, evaluations, and follow-up training for the lifetime of the dog. The organization has proudly named this dog “Banfield” in honor of this grant.
David DeTraglia and “Banfield” finding independence and unconditional love.
Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine – Pullman, Washington
Grant Award: $25,000
Project: Learning and Living Together: Building the Human-Animal Bond Online
Curriculum, People-Pet Partnership
The People-Pet Partnership exists to research the applications of the Pet-family
bond and educate the public about the proper care and treatment of pets. The
goal of this project is to create an online curriculum teaching children about
dogs. The module will examine the history of dogs, dog physiology and behavior,
and responsible ownership of dogs. This grant provides an innovative and
quality educational program for school age children in a pioneering online
learning environment.
Dr. Ginger Rehm, DVM, with the Banfield Pet Hospital in Largo, FL will
participate in the camp program along with other team members from the
hospital.
Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc. – Hudson, Massachusetts
Grant Award: $10,000
Project: Senior to Senior Program
The organization is dedicated to providing state of the art veterinary care, comprehensive evaluation and adoptive homes for Golden Retrievers who are abandoned, neglected or who are in need of placement due to compelling family circumstances. The Senior to Senior Program pairs Golden Retrievers 10 years and over with adopters 70 and over, providing them with comprehensive assistance in medical attention, training, grooming, and special needs.
2005 Grant Awards
Project Pooch - Portland, OR
We awarded $15,000 to the Canine Healthcare Program, a new vocational program focused on canine health and veterinary practice. They provide incarcerated youth with the skills necessary to compete for employment in veterinary clinics and other Pet-oriented businesses upon their release.
Blue Ridge Assistance Dogs - Fairfax, VA
We awarded $5,000 to the Going to the Dogs program. This is a school-business
program that combines service learning and on the job training for at-risk
middle school students. By taking on responsibilities for the care and training
of future assistance dogs, the teens gain practical skills and develop positive
behavior patterns to become contributing members of society.
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis - Indianapolis, IN
We awarded $2,000 to provide Pet first aid kits and books for Pet Awareness Day. This is a one-day event that will demonstrate the benefits of Pet ownership and educate disadvantaged children and families about proper Pet care.
Redland Elementary School – Oregon City, OR
We awarded a $210 grant to fund a classroom Pet program for their fifth grade class. They have since adopted a guinea pig and are learning about responsible Pet ownership and the veterinary profession.
Banfield doctor, Karen Johnson, DVM teaches the class about
Pet health.
Nebraska Poodle Rescue – Omaha, NE
We awarded a $6,000 grant to fund the Seniors for Seniors program, which unites senior citizens with senior poodles. The program matches seniors with suitable senior dogs, provides necessary veterinary care, and offers transportation to grooming and veterinary appointments.
In addition to providing services for senior dogs, Nebraska Poodle Rescue has collaborated with local senior centers to find homes for poodles of all ages. This placement service helps alleviate the stress that many seniors experience when entering a care facility that does not allow Pets.
"Brandi" was recently adopted through the Seniors for Seniors program and is having fun with her new family.
Pinellas Animal Foundation – Seminole, FL
We awarded a $1,100 grant to fund after school and summer Pet therapy programs for children who have experienced abuse. Through regular interaction with SAM, the therapy dog and Lori Harris, Pet Professor, the children are taught to be kind and gentle with Pets, learn about responsible Pet ownership and ultimately, break the cycle of violence.
The children look forward to their visits with "SAM".
Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine – Columbus, OH
We awarded a $10,000 grant to fund the evaluation of the Shelter Medicine Program, which directly involves veterinary students in the daily activities of a working shelter as part of their required curriculum.
The formal assessment data will benefit other communities and veterinary educational institutions interested in establishing a similar program.
Veterinary students get “hands on” experience through the Shelter Medicine Program.
Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges – Washington, DC
We awarded a $4,000 grant to fund the Public Health Task Force, which aims to increase the number of veterinarians who are engaged in teaching, research and the practice of public health.
The AAVMC believes that veterinary academia has the potential to make even greater contributions to public health research, education and outreach in the areas of emerging infectious diseases, zoonoses, food safety, environmental health, biosecurity, and emergency preparedness, response and recovery. The Public Health Task Force will provide specific recommendations to their member institutions to expand their research and human resource development capacity in the area of public health.
2004 Grants
Working Wonders Children's Museum
A $10,000 grant was awarded to the Working Wonders Children's Museum in Bend, Oregon to develop a kid-sized Pet hospital exhibit and teaching curriculum to educate children about Pet healthcare and encourage veterinary medicine as a career choice. The exhibit and curriculum will be able to travel across the country to cities with Banfield hospitals.
Since opening on September 30, 2004 the exhibit has been a smash hit! Several Banfield doctors were on hand during the grand opening to talk with children about proper Pet healthcare.
Children get the opportunity to
"play doctor" at the Working
Wonders Children's Museum.
2003 Grants
Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
A $35,250 grant was awarded to the AAVMC at Michigan State Veterinary School for their research on identifying the skills, knowledge, aptitude and attitude necessary for career success in veterinary medicine.
As a result of the research conducted by Dr. James Lloyd, admissions processes are being scrutinized in many of the US colleges of veterinary medicine. Furthermore, curricula are being revised and new initiatives in veterinary leadership development are being considered.
As seen from left to right, Dr. Bennie Osburn, AAVMC, Dr. James Lloyd, Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Dr. Randy LaFevre, Banfield, The Pet Hospital
Pet Family Stories:
Evelyn and Cocoa – Burbank, IL
Evelyn has been bringing her three other Pets to Banfield since 2000 and could not afford another Wellness Plan for her new cat, Cocoa. The hospital team considered Evelyn a “wonderful client” and wanted to make sure that Cocoa received all of the vaccines she would need to stay healthy. They were delighted to be able to offer this Pet family a free Wellness Plan from the Banfield Charitable Trust.
Michelle and Molly – Hanover, MD
Michele’s injuries sustained during the 9/11 terrorist attacks have left her permanently disabled. Unable to walk without a cane and in pain from multiple surgeries, Michele's greatest comfort now comes from her loyal sidekick, Molly. Michele’s doctor agrees that Pet therapy has helped her with pain management and stress alleviation.
Relying on disability benefits for income, Michele was unable to provide the preventive healthcare needed to keep Molly healthy. The hospital team was thrilled to be able to help Michele and look forward to helping other deserving clients through Banfield Charitable Trust Wellness Plan program.
More Banfield Charitable Trust Wellness Plan Stories:
Windy and “Ophelia”
I am disabled and live alone. Ophelia is my closest friend, companion and sometimes my only reason to keep living. Without the Banfield Charitable Trust Wellness Plan I would not be able to meet even her basic medical needs.
Ron & “Buddy”
I am a disabled veteran living on a fixed income. Buddy is my constant companion and the only stable thing in my life. God Bless You for the Banfield Charitable Trust Wellness Plan that keeps Buddy with me.
