• Significantly increased by 39 percent our services to companion animals of homeless San Franciscans:

- 423 animals received urgent & preventive medical care
- 77 tested on-site for infectious diseases
- 391 animals received vaccinations
- 231 animals received medication
- 48 animals were spayed/ neutered
- 30 animals received emergency medical transport and care
- 769 animals received food and/or pet supplies
- 308 animals received flea & tick preventative

• Provided health care information to 174 homeless San Franciscans with companion animals
• Provided veterinary care and supplies at all five of San Francisco's Project Homeless Connect events, where pet owners accessed health and social services
• Provided medical care to animals of homeless San Franciscans in Golden Gate Park during Notre Dame de Namur University’s Thanksgiving Day Picnic
• Participated as a partner in the San Francisco Disaster Preparedness Coalition for Animals, spearheaded by San Francisco Animal Care & Control and the Office of Emergency Services
• Named as a recipient of a generous endowment to Pets Unlimited from Ms. Nina Ireland for emergency medical care to VET SOS clients.
• Increased operating revenue by 75 percent to sustain services.
• Recruited 33 new volunteers, which increased ability to serve more animals
• Featured in four media pieces that expanded knowledge of work & positively addressed public perception of homeless pet ownership

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