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Board of Directors:
Jay Friedenson, President
Randy Pratt,
Vice President
Cindy Pratt, DVM, Treasurer
Carole Patten, Secretary
Ingrid Friedenson
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Veterinary Efforts in Giving to Animals (VETEGA Inc.), a new non-profit
organization in the Lamoille region, has been formed to collect and
administer funds for animals in need of veterinary care who either
do not have locatable owners, or have owners who need financial assistance
for such care; and for programs to promote and support the Human-Animal
Bond.
All veterinarians have had cases like Pumpkin (pictured left). This
cat was found lying injured by the road, and a Good Samaritan brought
her to a veterinarian for treatment. She was diagnosed as having
head trauma and a broken femur.
The
cat was stabilized and made comfortable while her family was located.
Relief at being reunited with their pet quickly turned to dismay
when they realized that the estimate for Pumpkin’s treatment
was beyond their means. Euthanasia was being considered when a benefactor
stepped in to offer assistance. Pumpkin’s story was to have
a happy ending after all. After several months of treatment and recuperation,
Pumpkin is well and working on becoming a “therapy cat”.
Just
imagine if there always was a source of funds available to support
your veterinarian’s efforts to help pets like Pumpkin.
VETEGA hopes to become that source of funds.
We sincerely hope you will join with us in this undertaking to improve
access to veterinary care for animals and their owners in the Lamoille
region.
VETEGA will be funded through donations from the community and grants.
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