PetLynx is please to share exciting news from the Farley Foundation!
TORONTO, Jan. 19 /CNW/ In celebration of surpassing its first $1 million in disbursements to help people in need pay for the necessary veterinary care of their pets, the Farley Foundation is asking all pet owners and members of the media to spread the word about our amazing charitable work through Facebook, Twitter and other social media accounts with the following message:
"Help spread the word. The Farley Foundation has reached a major milestone by disbursing its first $1million to help thousands of pets across Ontario. Learn more at www.farleyfoundation.org"
"We've come a long way in a relatively short period of time," says Dr. Mark Gemmill, President of the Farley Foundation. "When we first opened our doors in 2002, we had hoped to provide Ontario veterinarians with the opportunity to direct some of their benevolent work to assist the neediest pet owners in our communities.
"Clearly, the Foundation has struck a chord with Ontarians who understand the bond that exists between people and their pets. This has given us the momentum and the financial ability to assist nearly 3,000 sick or injured pets belonging to people who benefit most from pet ownership, including disabled individuals, seniors and women at risk of abuse."
Carole, an Ontario Disability Support Payment recipient, is just one of many funding recipients who credits the Farley Foundation with helping to save the life of her cat. "My best friend Rainbow, a 3-year-old calico suddenly became very ill. I called the vet she had seen with a previous owner, and they asked me to bring her in which I did. I was completely at a loss to how I would pay to have her looked at, let alone fix her.
"I paid for an antibiotic and a visit and her infection continued. Obviously surgery was inevitable. I thought I would have to have her put to down, because as I am on ODSP, there would be no possible way for me to pay for surgery. The veterinarian was wonderful and made a call to the Farley Foundation. Days later I was accepted and Rainbow was scheduled for surgery. They covered the entire cost ... less than two weeks before Christmas, ...and saved my best friend's life. She is doing great and I am grateful for the Farley Foundation."
"By simply cutting and pasting the above message into your social media account, pet owners have the potential to raise the bar even higher," says Dr. Gemmill. "The more people who know about the Farley Foundation, the more people who will know that help is available in Ontario, and the more people and pets we will be able to assist."
To date, the Farley Foundation has assisted:
- Dogs - 1570
- Cats - 1098
- Rabbits - 8
- Birds - 7
- Ferrets - 4
- Rats - 3
- Snake - 1
- Horse - 1
- Chinchilla - 1
- Bearded Dragon - 1
- Guinea Pig - 1
- Hamster - 1
Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor
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