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Hennepin, Washington, Anoka and Dakota County Veterinary Member Clinics working together to serve people who are blind, disabled, or elderly, and have limited financial resources.
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Over forty years ago, a group of veterinarians in Hennepin County recognized the impact that a pet can have on the quality of life and well-being of a person who is blind, disabled, or elderly. The Animal Care Foundation was formed to serve this group of people who were also in financial need. Today the organization continues to provide a way for veterinary member clinics to give back to the community, advance human and animal health, and promote the animal-human bond. Our service has extended into Washington, Anoka and Dakota Counties and we hope to keep growing as we have new clinics become members.
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Mission
Our mission is for veterinary member clinics to provide veterinary care for pets of people who are blind, disabled, or elderly, and have limited financial resources; advance human and animal health; and promote the human-animal bond.
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Our History
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Founded in 1973, the Animal Care Foundation was created by veterinarians in response to the need for veterinary care for pets of people with limited financial resources. In particular, ACF focused on providing non-emergency veterinary care for the pets of people who are disabled, blind, or elderly. The ACF started with 40 member clinics in Hennepin County. In 2014, several clinics in Washington County joined the organization. Clinics in Anoka and Dakota Counties have started to join as well. We hope to continue the expansion, not just geographically, but the number of member clinics involved as well.
The Animal Care Foundation provides a method of organizing, documenting donations, and supporting the clinics who provided services to qualified individual's pets. Member clinics voluntarily give their time and resources to help advance the human bond by maintaining the overall health of ACF client pets. |
Contact Us
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ANIMAL CARE FOUNDATION
PO Box 24525 Edina, MN 55424 Phone: 763-529-5060 Leave a message Fax: 877-419-1774 Email: Coordinator@AnimalCareFoundation.org |