Mission Statement
"Providing veterinary care for pets of people who are disabled or elderly and have limited financial resources, thus advancing human and animal health, and promoting the human-animal bond."
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Our History
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.
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Organizational Structure
The Animal Care Foundation is compromised of a Board of Directors, a Director, and the Member Clinics.
Board Members: Serve one year terms and may serve consecutive terms. The Board is responsible for maintaining incorporation documents, the 501(c)3 status, tax filings, as well as recruiting new member clinics and maintaining financial integrity. They ensure that the organization remains true to its mission and is responsible for hiring, supervising, and compensating director.
Director: Screens applicants, educates clients about the ACF, facilitates communication between the applicants, clients, case workers, and member clinics, and refers clients to the member clinics. Runs day-to-day operations, works on fundraising efforts, does marketing, and outreach, recruits new member clinics, tracks program funds.
Member Clinics: Veterinary Hospitals that have agreed to donate services to those who meet ACF eligibility requirements. Animal Care Foundation member clinics receive no compensation from and governmental or tax deduction for the services and/or goods they donate to the ACF clients. Member clinics have the option to accept or refuse an ACF referral.
Board Members: Serve one year terms and may serve consecutive terms. The Board is responsible for maintaining incorporation documents, the 501(c)3 status, tax filings, as well as recruiting new member clinics and maintaining financial integrity. They ensure that the organization remains true to its mission and is responsible for hiring, supervising, and compensating director.
Director: Screens applicants, educates clients about the ACF, facilitates communication between the applicants, clients, case workers, and member clinics, and refers clients to the member clinics. Runs day-to-day operations, works on fundraising efforts, does marketing, and outreach, recruits new member clinics, tracks program funds.
Member Clinics: Veterinary Hospitals that have agreed to donate services to those who meet ACF eligibility requirements. Animal Care Foundation member clinics receive no compensation from and governmental or tax deduction for the services and/or goods they donate to the ACF clients. Member clinics have the option to accept or refuse an ACF referral.
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