We believe that every pet deserves access to veterinary care
The Farley Foundation subsidizes the cost of veterinary care for families in Ontario who are struggling financially. Together with veterinary clinics across the province, our funding provides help with vet bills and keeps people and pets together.
How we do it: the veterinary connection
The Farley Foundation was created and is administered by the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association. This connection allows us to work with more than 80 percent of veterinary clinics in the province. Much of our success as a pet charity organization is due to the longstanding support of clinic teams and veterinarian champions who have dedicated their lives to pet care.
Our team
Our team is committed to supporting animal welfare and the human-animal bond.
John Stevens
Executive Director
Victoria Hickey
Manager of Impact and Operations
Kristy Hoffmann
Manager of Community and Donor Relations
Amber-Leigh Green
Coordinator, Finance and Donor Relations
Board of directors
Our board of directors includes veterinarians and industry professionals who shape the Farley Foundation’s strategic direction.
President
Dr. Gwen Jeun
Vice-President
Dr. Albert Wimmers
Directors
Dr. Deanne Croft
Dr. Sue Dorland
Dr. Sally Moran
Dr. Liz O’Brien
Dr. Matthew Richardson
Dr. Ellen Shapiro
Mr. Greg Toner
Learn about our impact
Our vision: Every pet deserves access to veterinary care.
Our mission: We support the relationship between pets and people by generating and allocating resources to subsidize veterinary care for Ontario families in need.
Because the Farley Foundation is administered by the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association, our overhead costs are very low. This means more of every donor dollar goes toward helping pets and pet owners in need.
Our history: an animal welfare charity since 2002
On Jan. 9, 2002, a cat named Willie had surgery to remove bladder stones at an Ottawa veterinary clinic. Willie’s owner was an Ontario Disability Support Payment recipient, and they became the first to receive funding from Ontario Veterinary Medical Association’s newly formed pet charity organization, the Farley Foundation.
From this humble beginning, the Farley Foundation has grown to fund care for more than 1,500 pets annually, ranging from cats and dogs to horses, chinchillas, birds and reptiles. With more than 20 years of service, we’re one of the most successful pet charities in Canada.
Who is Farley?
Help pets stay with the people who love them.
Your donation will help pets access essential vet care.
