Mark your calendar for Giving Tuesday!
The Farley Foundation is once again participating in Giving Tuesday on Dec. 3! This incredible global day of giving harnesses the power of people like you to create real change and uplift communities. Together, we’re joining a movement where millions of hearts beat as one to do good, and we invite you to join us for this powerful, feel-good day! Our goal: $50,000 to keep pets healthy and happy Imagine a world where every pet has access to the veterinary care they need. At the Farley Foundation, we believe that no pet parent should have to choose between their pet’s health and their own financial stability. With your help, we can reach our goal of $50,000 and keep more pets with their families where they belong. Double the impact of your gift Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, the first $2,500 in donations on Dec. 3 will be matched 1:1. That means your $50 gift becomes $100, and your $100 turns into $200, doubling the power of your kindness to help even more pets. And there’s more! Once we reach a milestone of 100 donors, an additional $10,000 matching gift from our friends at Boehringer Ingelheim will be unlocked, helping us make an even greater impact. Your gift doesn’t just change one life, it changes two. Like it did for Dumpling and her owner: “I am so thankful for the kindness extended to me and my dog Dumpling. The love and support she gives me keeps me going. Our pets are often the closest family we have. I’m beyond grateful for the chance to give Dumpling the care she deserves. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.” Let’s make some noise this Giving Tuesday! Are you ready to make a difference? Mark your calendar and visit our Giving Tuesday donation page on Dec. 3! Share our vision with friends and family, check out this social toolkit for fun ways to spread the word, or even start your own fundraiser for the Farley Foundation. Every share, every dollar and every act of kindness counts! Let’s come together this Giving Tuesday to be part of something bigger—a wave of generosity and love that reaches pets and families across our community. Join us and make an impact that lasts! Make your Giving Tuesday donation and change lives today!
The Farley Foundation is sending 1,000 pets to the vet!
Earlier this year, the Farley Foundation reached a significant milestone by subsidizing the cost of veterinary care for its 10,000th pet. To celebrate, it’s pledging to help 1,000 more. The Farley Foundation’s 1,000 Pets to Vets initiative will help 1,000 low-income pet owners in Ontario who are unable to afford basic preventive care for their pets, and therefore have not visited a veterinarian. The foundation will cover the cost of their pet’s first veterinary exam, along with any needed vaccinations. “Establishing a relationship with a veterinarian is an integral part of preventing illness,” says Dr. Matthew Richardson, president of the Farley Foundation. “By focusing on preventive care with this initiative, we can help pet owners in need by putting their pets on the road to good health.” To qualify for the Pets to Vets program, pet owners must otherwise be eligible for funding from the Farley Foundation, be without a veterinarian and be a first-time recipient of funding assistance from the foundation. Pet owners meeting these criteria can apply through a local veterinarian. Since its establishment in 2002 by the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association, the Farley Foundation has disbursed $4.3 million to assist more than 10,000 pets in need. It helps pet owners in financial need by subsidizing the cost of non-elective veterinary treatments for their sick or injured pets. “As a veterinarian, every day I see the positive impact that sharing our lives with an animal has on our health and well-being,” says Richardson. “The Farley Foundation helps preserve this bond, which is especially meaningful for people who are facing hardship and rely heavily on their pet for companionship.” The Pets to Vets initiative is possible due to the fundraising efforts and contributions of veterinarians and veterinary staff across Ontario, generous donations from the public and industry sponsors. Show your support online using #FarleyPetsToVets. Learn more about who we help.