2012
February 7, 2012
1200 Pound Donation
Huge thanks to Halo (www.halopets.com/freekibble/) and www.freekibble.com for donating 1200 lb of dog food to VET SOS just in time to replenish our low stores! And thanks to Mark Rogers, volunteer VET SOS photographer and Advisory Committee member, for coordinating this donation (www.markrogersphotography.com)!.
January 28, 2012
Volunteer Animal Disaster Service Worker
Ever thought about becoming a Volunteer Animal Disaster Service Worker? Learn how to help animals in your community after a disaster by attending a FREE four-session training course in San Francisco led by the SF Disaster Preparedness Coalition for Animals (which includes VET SOS and other community partner groups). The first session is on March 10th. See flyer for details.
January 27, 2012
Dolores Park Clinic Results
At our recent clinic in Dolores Park, we helped 57 animals with free veterinary exams, vaccinations, and other basic care and supplies. And, we referred four human guardians to much-needed primary health care services through the San Francisco Community Clinics Consortium. Check out http://www.sfccc.org/ to learn more about our parent organization!
January 26, 2012
Smooch the Pooch and Kiss the Kat
Pet Camp in SF invites you to participate in Smooch the Pooch and Kiss the Kat. Post a photo of you getting up close and personal with your beloved pet on the Pet Camp Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/PetCamp. For every smooching or kissing photo posted, they will donate a pound of dog or cat food to VET SOS! Thank you!
January 9, 2012
Beast of the Bay
VET SOS is nominated for "Best Canine Cause" in the 2012 Beast of the Bay Awards! Please take a moment to click the link and vote for us at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BOBA12ballot. Thank you!
January 9, 2012
Project Homeless Connect
Last month at Project Homeless Connect, VET SOS provided a whopping 79 animals and their humans with much-needed services! We performed 53 veterinary exams, 59 vaccinations, 30 flea treatments, and 10 microchips. Additionally, we arranged spay/neuter surgery for 9 animals.
Not only does VET SOS help keep animals healthy; we also provide health care referrals to their human companions through our partner agency, San Francisco Community Clinics Consortium.
January 2012
2011 VET SOS Highlights
Last year, many homeless humans turned to VET SOS to help keep their animal companions healthy. We provided 841 animal wellness visits, 723 vaccinations, 474 flea and tick preventatives, and 125 spay/neuter surgeries. Supporting the health of these beloved pets has a ripple effect in the community, improving human health and public health. See what else we accomplished in 2011 on the 2011 News Page
