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American Veterinary Medical Foundation

Annual Report 2006

Board of Directors

George W. Bishop, DVM

John Brooks, DVM

Richard E. Coon, DVM

Larry R. Corry, DVM

Ray Glick, DVM

Larry Kornegay, DVM

Rebecca J. Kuprowicz, MBA

Bruce W. Little, DVM

Kim A. Nicholas, DVM

Sherbyn W. Ostrich, VMD

Maureen Wilson

Officers

Board Chair: Tracy Rhodes, DVM

Vice Chair: Robert E. Hertzog, DVM

Treasurer: Samuel E. Strahm, DVM

Secretary: Anna van Heeckeren, DVM, MS

Immediate Past Chair: Robert P. Gordon, DVM

from the Chairman:

Dear Friends,

Our country has experienced disasters large and small in the recent past. Each time an animal needed assistance or a veterinarian needed support, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) has channeled its resources to reach out and help animals in need around the country. From January 1 – December 31, 2006, donations to the AVMF totaled $973,971 and grants awarded totaled $845,012

We are deeply grateful to all who have contributed. Your contributions can help save a pet injured in a disaster, ensure that every community is prepared to help animals when a disaster strikes, and assist those selfless veterinarians who give their all after a major disaster.

On behalf of the more than 12,000 animals who were directly helped through our efforts last year, we thank you.

Sincerely,

Tracy Rhodes, DVM

Chairman

AVMF Board of Directors

American Veterinary Medical Foundation

1931 N. Meacham Rd., Suite 100

Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360

Telephone: 847/285-6689

Fax: 847/303-6240

www.avmf.org

Administrative Staff

Lisa Tommelein, Director of Development

Cindy Frosheiser, Development/Program Assistant

Ann Gualano, Donations and Grants Processing Assistant

American Veterinary Medical Foundation 2006

Advancing the care of animals, with an emphasis on animal disaster preparedness and response, and animal health studies we a re a Mission

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VMATs: Caring for animals in emergencies

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, AVMF received many letters from pet owners, including children, expressing their gratitude for assistance offered to help rescue beloved pets.

Between August 2005 and December 2006, Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMATs) responded to three hurricanes: Katrina, Rita and Wilma, caring for thousands of pets in need.

When the local veterinary community is overtaxed during disasters and public health crises, VMATs are there to supplement the community’s infrastructure so animal victims can be helped and public health issues addressed. Highly trained teams of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and support personnel provide nationwide aid during times of disaster.

VMATs also bring in federal money and supplies during disaster recovery to help get the local veterinary infrastructure up and running as soon as possible. Thanks to their Incident Command System (ICS) training, VMATs provide structured management to a disaster site if the local infrastructure is unfamiliar with managing a large-scale disaster situation.

When they are not deployed, teams undergo heavy training for hazardous materials (HAZMAT), foreign animal diseases, ICS, National Incident Management System, field diagnostics, and more.

Thanks in part to assistance from AVMF, the AVMA disaster program in 2006 was able to fund:

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• VMAT training events including conference calls and planning meetings• the AVMA Disaster Preparedness series (online at www.avma.org/disaster)

• volunteer insurance policies for VMAT members • medical supplies, communications equipment

The brochure Saving the Whole Family, one every pet owner should have, also is produced in part thanks to AVMF funds. The brochure teaches us that disasters can happen to anyone at any time, and every person should have a detailed family disaster plan. See www.avma.org/disaster for a copy.

After the storm: One hospital’s experience

Despite their homes being swept away by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, two Louisiana

veterinarians in Metairie, La., pressed on. And when the levees broke, Carolyn Carriere,

DVM, Patrick McSweeney, DVM, and his wife, Beverly McSweeney, jumped to action,

rescuing animals trapped by the floodwaters.

In all, the team triaged over 1,000 animals in 45 days and hospitalized 185. Treatment

was provided to many dogs and cats, as well as squirrels and other wildlife, and ranged

from emergency procedures to surgical implantation of feeding tubes.

“It was unbelievably heartwrenching at times,” said Dr. McSweeney, who, along with

Dr. Carriere and Beverly at first had to travel by boat to reach pets. When they found

live animals, they often were standing guard over their dead pet housemates. “We

concentrated on the living and kept up the fight. It was a privilege to have helped.”

By sheer luck, Animal Medical and Surgical Hospital had electricity just days after the

disaster. Located in a civil lockout area, the hospital team worked with the military,

which allowed the team to care for rescued animal and take the animals outdoors after

curfew hours. After working 20-hour days, the three spent their nights sleeping on the

clinic floor on dog beds. They survived on meals ready to eat provided by the military.

To help offset a portion of the cost for veterinary supplies and food, the American

Veterinary Medical Foundation provided 2 grants totaling $4,000 in relief to the Animal

Medical and Surgical Hospital.

“Every bit helps,” said Dr. McSweeney, who estimated his total losses for care they

provided to be at over $150,000. “You do it out of the goodness of your heart.”

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A show of support: Veterinarians nationwide lend a hand

In the wake of the hurricanes, compassionate veterinarians from 29 states nationwide responded with an outpouring of support. Volunteers traveled from as far way as Canada to help

rescue pets left behind and provide medical care without a single thought about being reimbursed for their efforts.

Thanks to AVMF, many were able to recoup some costs for treating, sheltering and transporting animals out of the devastated areas. The Foundation contributed over $300,000 in support

of individual veterinarians who volunteered many weeks and long hours in the response.

“So many of these people had lost everything, but finding their pet seemed to make the other losses secondary,” said Kristine Ellis, DVM, who traveled from Portland, Oregon to

Hattiesburg, Miss., for a week of evaluating, examining and treating animals evacuated from the coast. “We all lived for the moment when a bell would ring, indicating that a pet had been

reunited with its owner.”

Even a month after the hurricanes, Lois Ann Saucke, DVM, and her team encountered hundreds of dehydrated, starving animals suffering from skin conditions and diarrhea due to the

toxins in the environment. The Canadian team worked admission/triage of new arrivals in St. Bernard Parish, spending days microchipping, vaccinating, and treating cats and helping

prepare them for transport to other humane organizations in Florida, Virginia, Texas and Delaware.

Aileen Ruiz, DVM, fled to Pittsburgh from her hometown of St. Bernard Parish only to return two weeks later to help with volunteers and armed forces at Camp Lucky. They set up a

makeshift triage and shelter and began work with no running water or power. “No words can describe the sadness felt upon arriving in my hometown,” she said. “In the end, even though I

lost my home/job due to this devastation, I am most grateful to have participated in rescuing these animals whom were my patients in my parish.”

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Disaster Preparedness, State Animal Response Teams

Animal responders prepare for the worst

Local and state animal response teams are often the first responders in a disaster,

making preparedness programs essential to protecting the health and safety of animals

and people. The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) has been a key

supporter of programs to enhance training of these individuals.

State and Community Animal Response Teams (SARTs and CARTs) have been growing in

number over the years, with approximately 44 states and territories having some sort of

official animal or agriculture emergency program that involves veterinarians or animal

health experts, according to Elizabeth Wang, Texas SART’s executive director.

Recent AVMF-sponsored training events include:

• A national preparedness meeting put on by the Texas Veterinary Medical Association

in December 2006 in Las Vegas. The meeting generated a huge response, with

representatives from 33 states in attendance. Topics included: the No Pets Left Behind

Act, critical resource management issues planning, and state planning for animal and

agricultural emergency programs.

• Two Nevada Veterinary Medical Association disaster-preparedness training courses

in Las Vegas and Reno in August 2006. The groups discussed: bioterrorism awareness,

ICS training, disaster triage, and foreign animal diseases, among other topics. Goals

were to bring together key stakeholders from around the state and raising awareness of

the importance of proper training and having an animal disaster response plan in place.

• A December 2006 SART/CART Summit meeting by the New Jersey Animal Emergency

Working Group in Freehold, NJ, in December 2006. First-responders learned about

personal protective equipment, veterinary MASH medicine at a disaster site, how to set

up a shelter trailer tent, the psychological impact of disasters and avian influenza.

Thanks to grants from the American Veterinary Medical Foundation, these and other

local and state response teams are better prepared should a disaster strike.

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2006 GRAnTS AwARDeD Totals

Disaster Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $726,012

VMAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $420,000

(Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams)

INDIVIDUALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $306,012

Grants to veterinarians personally impacted by the 2005 hurricanes and those who helped across the country from Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Louisiana Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin

Disaster Preparedness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $118,000

State grants:

Connecticut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000

Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000

Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000

Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000

New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000

Pennsylvania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000

Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000

Vermont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000

National Animal Disaster Summit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,000

2006 National Meeting of State Animal and Agricultural Emergency Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000

Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000Mildred Sylvester Scholarship

Healther Knapp-Hoch, New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000

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The following are summarized statements of the financial position and activities of the American Veterinary Medical Foundation.

STATeMenT OF ACTIVITIeS

Statement of Activities Unrestricted Temporarily Permanently 2006 2005

(in dollars) Restricted Restricted Total Summarized Total

REVENUE

Donations 500,572 473,149 250 973,971 2,612,316

Earned Revenue

Investment Income 104,634 18,143 — 122,777 18,798

Other Income — — — — 1,159

Net Assets Released from Restriction 946,551 (876,661) (70,000) — —

Total Revenue $1,551,867 (385,369) (69,750) $1,096,748 2,632,273

EXPENSES

Program/Grants

Direct program expenses 845,012 — — 845,012 673,708

Indirect program expenses 93,847 — — 93,847 31,826

Management and General 202,904 — — 202,904 359,076

Fundraising 54,312 — — 54,312 36,546

Total expenses $1,196,075 — — 1,196,075 $1,101,156

Change in Net Assets 355,792 (385,748) (123,416) (153,372) (1,366,060)

Net Assets - beginning of year 448,884 1,720,829 236,931 2,406,644 3,772,704

Net Assets - end of year $804,676 $1,335,081 $113,515 $2,253,272 $2,406,644

The Legacy Society

Beverly Erickson

Arthur Freeman, DVM

William J. Kay, DVM

Thomas R. Mack, DVM

James E. Nave, DVM

Patricia N. Olson, DVM

Sherbyn W. Ostrich, VMD

David W. Reinhard, DVM

Dean A. Rice, DVM

John H. Richardson, DVM

Erwin Small, DVM

Dr. and Mrs. Edward E. Thompson

Leonard M. Tinney, DVM

Walter G. Schendel III

Jack Stephens, DVM

William R. Van Dresser, DVM

Anna van Heeckeren, DVM, MS

Fritz Wood, CPA, CFP

AVMF Donors

Benefactor

$100,000 and above

Merial

$25,000 - $99,999

Chicago Veterinary Medical Association

The Cleveland Foundation

Estate of Barbara Caywood Nicks

New York State Veterinary Medical Society

$10,000 - $24,999

Idexx Corporation

Steven Leuthold Family Foundation

Oppenheimer Brothers Foundation

Pennsylvania Veterinary Foundation

VCA Antech, Inc.

Leadership Circle

Diamond: $5,000 - $9,999

Dr. and Mrs. Roger Mahr

Dr. and Mrs. Richard Coon

Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc

MWI Veterinary Supply

Louis and Celia Nussman Fund

Rathmann Family Foundation

L.E.A.W. Family Foundation, Inc.

Leadership Circle

Platinum: $2,500 - $4,999

Terry Cosgrove, DVM

Nels Backlund, DVM

Susan Long, DVM

Robert E. Hertzog, DVM

Texas Veterinary Medical Association

Ms. Jane Leggett

Mill Creek Animal Clinic, PC

Lyle P Vogel, DVM

Rene Alexandra Carlson, DVM

Leadership Circle

Gold: $1,000 - $2,499

Anonymous

Toby Alterman, DVM

J.L. and Pat A Anderson, DVM

Auxiliary to the New York State VMA

Arthur A Beat, DVM

Claudia K. Berryhill, DVM

Terry L. Blankenship-Paris, DVM

Patrick Bremer, DVM

Gary C. Bullard, DVM

Larry and Carleen R. Corry

Mark S. Davis, DVM

Larry G Dee, DVM

Eric Lawrence Eisen, DVM

Ms. Jane V Engel

Estate of Carol E. McCandless

Evesham Veterinary Clinic

Ms. Gloria G Garcia

P. Ray Glick, DVM

AVMF Donors

January 1 - December 31, 2006

On behalf of the AVMF Board of Directors, please accept our sincerest thanks for your generous support.

The Legacy Society

The Legacy Society honors individuals who desire to help strengthen the AVMF through deferred gifts or lifetime gifts of $50,000 or greater.

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Veterinarians

Organizations

Other Individuals

Corporations/Foundations

224,501

527,947

886,772

59,67574,649

Donors of 2006 Gifts

Purpose of 2006 Gifts

1,000

420,000

110,000

306,012

8,000

845,012

Disaster relief through VMAT Teams

State Disaster Preparedness

Disaster Relief to Individuals

Mildred Sylvester Scholarship

National Animal Disaster Summit

Drs. Gail and Joseph Golab

Gary Goldberg, DVM

Robert Philip Gordon, DVM

Mr. William Graham

Bill Smith Holcomb, DVM

Ms. Patricia Hyde

Iams

Iowa Veterinary Medical Association

LaFayette Veterinary Clinic

Susan Little, DVM

Bruce W Little, DVM

Maine Veterinary Medical Association

Tracy A. Marvelle, DVM

Matthews Animal Clinic

Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association

Dr. and Mrs. Howard Raymond Moore

Mt. Pleasant Animal Hospital

Next Generation School

Kim Alan Nicholas, DVM

Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association

Sherbyn W Ostrich, VMD

Paul Patrick, III, DVM

Peoria County Veterinary Association

Jamie Pursell, DVM

Dr. James Reid

Tracy Rhodes, DVM

Jan Gordon Rossiter, DVM

Sheldon B. Rubin, DVM

Dr. Susan Sayles

Ms. Allysa Stern

Richard P. Streett, III, DVM

Temperance Animal Hospital

Leonard Martin Tinney, DVM

Anna M Van Heeckeren, DVM

Veterinary Pet Insurance Company

Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine

Western Veterinary Conference

Deborah White, DVM

Jennifer Wilcox, DVM

Robert S. Wilcox, DVM

Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association

Patron: $500 - $999

Joseph and Joyce Alderisio

All Creatures Veterinary Services

American Association of Industrial Veterinarians

Association Veterinary Management Consultants

Douglas C. and Elizabeth Andrews

Auxiliary to The Georgia VMA

Patrick H. Barry, DVM

Ruth E. Barthel, DVM

Mildred C Bass, DVM

Belle Fourche Veterinary Clinic

Berglund Animal Hospital

Beverly Hills Animal Hospital

James and Pat Brandt

Broadview Animal and Bird Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. John Brooks

Barry C. Browning, DVM

Ms. Helen Caldwell-Bowen

Central Veterinary Associates

Andy Cherry, DVM

Mr. John L Clagett

Clear Creek Animal Hospital

Theodore J Cohn, DVM

Patricia Crockett, DVM

Mari A Delaney, DVM

District of Columbia Veterinary Medical Association

Dog, Cat and Bird Clinic Of Nutley

Janet Dee Donlin, DVM

Katherine T. Ranzinger, DVM

Cat Hospital of Austin

Family Pet Health Center

Bernard and Patricia Farrell

Fort Dodge Animal Health

Charles R. Freeman, DVM

Maurine Fritch, DVM

Richard E. Guelzow, DVM

Gregory Scott Hammer, DVM

Hanover Veterinary Clinic

Ernest Harland, DVM

Healing ARTS Veterinary Center

Healthypet Corp

Ms. Katherine P Heller

George Ferguson Holmes, DVM

Huntley Veterinary Hospital

James and Mary Southam Foundation

Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association

Patricia A Kuzmickas, DVM

Lesbian and Gay Veterinary Medical Association

Dr. Stephen Lichiello and Dr. Sally Suttenfield

Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association

Marvin R Maas, DVM

Pharmacia

Barry T Mitzner, DVM

Louis S. Mogyoros, DVM

Montana Veterinary Medical Association

Martin D. Reed, DVM

Wayne E. North, DVM

Novartis

Susan and Gerald O’Connor

Edward and Carrie Osterman

Mrs. Jean Parlin

Paw Patch Animal Hospital

Roy H Peterson, DVM

Quincy Senior High School

Rachel Y Reams, DVM

David William Reinhard, DVM

Samuel M. Ristich, DVM

Gregory S. Svoboda, DVM

SCAVMA

Bianca Williamson Shaw, DVM

Richard E Shirbroun, DVM

Sandra Silva, DVM

Donald G Simmons, DVM

Early Maxwell Sink, DVM

Janice Sosnowski, DVM

St. Francis Animal Hospital

Davey Stone

Towne South Animal Hospital

Tupelo Small Animal Hospital

Village Animal Hospital

Margaret Mary Walsh, DVM

Ernest Ward, DVM

Colleague: $250 - $499

A.P.A.W. Veterinary Hospital

Acoma Animal Clinic

American Veterinary Medical Association

Dr. Marian Ansems

Douglas G. Aspros, DVM

Janis Huston Audin, DVM

Ms. Sally Baker

John C Barck, DVM

Mr. David Beauchamp

Dr. and Mrs. Allan Beck

Rachel Beck, DVM

Ms. Barbara Biddle

Joseph L Blair, DVM

Cynthia Brooks, DVM

R.E. Broshes, DVM

C Jeffrey Brown, DVM

S. Gary Brown, DVM

Starlin Gary Brown, DVM

Robert Burgess, DVM

Joanne Burns, DVM

Bonnie M. Carter, DVM

Cat Care Clinic Ltd

Dr. Susan Chadima

Miss Sarah Louise Clendenen

Marshall Coats, DVM

Mr. Todd Connor

James O Cook, DVM

Dr. Jimi Cook

Critter Camp

Jim and Louanne Dale

J. Darrell Danbert

Gael Lee DeLonge, DVM

Trevor and Kristal DeRuise

Mr. James R. Dickes

Julie Doub, DVM

Luise Jacquelyn Drane-Bruno, DVM

Kurtis A. Dunckel, DVM

Eagle Rock Veterinary Hospital

Ingeborg L Eggert, DVM

Kim and Keith Engell

Steven D Engle, DVM

Charles J Farho, Jr, DVM

Mr. Jim Flanigan

Clark Fobian, DVM

Carol S Foil, DVM

Suzanne M. Franks, DVM

Gary Gackstetter, DVM

Ms. Linda Gallo

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Galvin

Dean Eric Gebroe, DVM

General Federation of Women’s Clubs

Ms. Lea-Ann Germinder

John B Gifford, DVM

Heather Glover, DVM

Gregory Welsh Godon, VMD

Carrie Grace, DVM

Ms. Sharon Granito

Kenneth L Greiner, DVM

Dr. Richard Haars

Jessica Heard, DVM

Lawrence Heider, DVM

Hempfield School District

William H Herbold, III, DVM

Paul M. Herr, DVM

Bonnie Hileman, DVM

Michael Nardin Hoke, DVM

William Hollis, DVM

Dorothy Sherwood, DVM

Ms. Kerry Hoobler-Riek

J. Greg Houtsma, DVM

Joe Martin Howell, DVM

Robert and Susan Inger

William F Jackson, DVM

Hal L. Jenkins, DVM

Jones Animal Hospital

Ms. Karen Kish

Anita Knudson, DVM

Ms. Martha Ann Kollmorgen

Ms. Rebecca Kuprowicz

Gary R Leff, DVM

James Lutz, DVM

Michael A. Marks, DVM

William J. McEniry, DVM

Kay McGuire, DVM

Mr. Leo McNeil

Dr. John Moffa

Thomas Munschauer, DVM

James E Nave, DVM

Peter D Nelson, VMD

New York Veterinary Hospital

Michael Newman, DVM

North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association

Marilyn F Nowicki, DVM

Richard A. Parsons, Jr., DVM

Peter Jeremy Pascoe, DVM

Pavski Organization

Ms. Mary Pearce

Carol Pepper, DVM

Petcetera Animal Clinic

Konnie Plumlee, DVM

Potter Valley 4-H Club

Dr. V. Hugh Price

Purdue University Student Organization

James S. Reid, DVM

Kathleen Mary Reilly, DVM

Jeffrey Dwayne Reiswig, DVM

Dr. M Gatz Riddell

Stephanie Louise Russo, DVM

Nancy A. Sanders, DVM

Audrey and Joann Schlegel

Linda Schneider, DVM

Ms. Paula K Shimatsu-U

Stephen A N Shores, DVM

Bruce Allen Simmons, DVM

Mr. Daniel Simpson

Ms. Mariah Soderlund

Mr. Ronald Stephens

Samuel E Strahm, DVM

Richard P. Streett, Jr., DVM

Richard J. Sullivan, DVM

Janine Swailes, DVM

Ms. Wendy M Sweeney

Dawn and Kevin Thrall

Dr. Walter R Threlfall

John C. Thurmon, DVM

Dr. and Mrs. Mark Tichacek

Mr. Roger Troutman

Veterinary Learning Systems

Brock H Wagner, DVM

Charlene Wandzilak, DVM

Faith M. White, DVM

Craig Whitfill, DVM

Dr. J. Karl Wise

Patricia Young, DVM

Janet Ziebur, DVM

Lawrence Zola, DVM

Associate: $100 - $249

Anonymous

William M Adams, Jr, VMD

Eric Mu Fai Ching Ako, DVM

Ms. Carlene Alboth

Robert Blaine Alexander, VMD

All Pet Care, PLLC

All Pets Veterinary Hospital, P.C.

David Tint Allard, DVM

Woodrow James Allen, DVM

Kenneth P Altera, DVM

Willard J Ambrose, DVM

American Express Foundation

Dorothy P Anderson

James G Anderson, DVM

Ms. Dawn M Andrei

Animal and Bird Clinic of MV Inc

Doctors and Staff

William W. Armfield, DVM

Atwood C Asbury, DVM

Mr. William Ash

Amy Attas, VMD

Auxiliary to the Arkansas VMA

Auxiliary to the AVMA

Auxiliary to the Kansas VMA

Auxiliary to the Montana VMA

Auxiliary to the Nebraska VMA

Auxiliary to the Ohio VMA

Auxiliary to the South Carolina VMA

Auxiliary to the Texas VMA

Mr. Talbot Baker, Jr.

Marie L Ballengee, DVM

Ms. Susan A. Barghini

Emmet Barnett, DVM

Katherine Barrett, DVM

Ms. Susanne Bartels

Ms. Shawn Bartelt

Stephen L. Barten, DVM

Holly Bartholf, DVM

Robert and Betty H Batchelor

Ms. Maija K. Baynes

Lloyd Beal, DVM

George T Bear, DVM

Bonnie V Beaver, DVM

Stewart W Beckett, III, DVM

James C Beckley, DVM

Ms. Barry Bell

Ms. Linda Bell

Albert Benson, DVM

Gary and Linda Benson

Jerry A Berg, DVM

Arthur A. Bickford, DVM

Wesley Bieritz, DVM

George W Bishop, DVM

Michael and Karen Bishop

Ms. Kimberly Bishop-Nelson

George Bjotvedt, VMD

Ms. Darrellyn D Black

Kim Blindauer-Wolfe, DVM

James Howard Block, DVM

David and Linda Bluestein

Roger Boone, DVM

Nicholas Booth, DVM

Lawrence M Borst, Jr, DVM

Catherine O. Bould, DVM

Dale Duane Boyle, DVM

Myron F Bradley, DVM

John F Brancel, DVM

Edward T Braye, DVM

Ms. Patricia L Brennan

James A Brett, DVM

Stephen and Laura Brooks

James Robert Duncan, DVM

Bobby G. Brown, DVM

S. Gary Brown, DVM

Susan Brown, DVM

Ms. Verna J Browning

Beth A Buchanan, DVM

Bruce W. Bumstead, DVM

Dana A Buoscio, DVM

Butler Animal Health Supply

Deborah Butler, DVM

Claire J. Camburn, DVM

Alexander M. Cameron, DVM

Laurie Jane Campbell, DVM

Thomas C Candee, DVM

John Cannon, DVM

Daniel P Carey, DVM

Carla Lou Carleton, DVM

Ms. Sharon Carnes

David Carron, DVM

Marvin T Case, DVM

Walter C Cash, DVM

Terri Champney, DVM

Kerry N Chatham, DVM

Chenango Animal Hospital

Chenoweth Animal Hospital, PLLC

A.N. Christiansen

Salvatore M Cirone, DVM

Ms Joanne Clevenger

Susan L Clubb, DVM

Joseph and Margaret Clune

CMP Community Connection Found

Ms. Suzanne Coberly

Stanley B Coe, DVM

Steve and Joan Cohn

Computer Associates International, Inc.

Joseph F Connor, DVM

William Judge

Ms. Sharon Conway

Mr. Jim Conyngham

Jeffrey Cooper, DVM

Denise M. Pelphrey, DVM

Irene Mary Cote, DVM

Ronald K Cott, DVM

Countryview Pet Hospital, Inc.

Ms. Stephanie K Cowser

Karen Cronin, DVM

Ms. Bernadine D Cruz

Ms. Karen D’Alessandro

Joseph Dalgo, DVM

Patricia Ann and Joseph D’Almeida

Helen E. Dane, DVM

Valerie J Daubenmier, DVM

Ms. Deborah Deal

Wayne E. Dear, MD

Robert Wayne Deegan, DVM

William D. Dehoff, DVM

Susan P DeLeon, VMD

Robert and Kathleen Denlinger, VMD

Donald G Denton, DVM

Garth W Lamb, DVM

Paul C Deutsch, DVM

Dr. Martha H. DeWees

Jack R. Dinsmore, DVM

Chadwick Dodd, DVM

Donald Dodge, DVM

Henry M Doremus, DVM

Richard Redd Dubielzig, DVM

James R Duncan, DVM

Bernadette M Dunham, DVM

Mr. Gray A Dunnavant

Ms. Abigail L. Dusha

Gordon Gary Duskin, DVM

Mr. Robert Dwyer

East Carolina Veterinary Svc.

Robert J Eberhart, VMD

Raymond Ebert, DVM

Ms. Rosmarie H Eger

Artist Elkins, DVM

Englewood Animal Hospital

P M Eppele, DVM

Hollis Erb, DVM

Robert Essig, DVM

James Eubanks, DVM

Andras Fabry, DVM

Ms. Stacy Falconer

Michael and Jennifer Fedorchak

Thomas Wildon Fell, Jr, DVM

Terry L Feller

John C Fields, DVM

George F. Fischer, DVM

Debra Flake, DVM

Steven M Fleischer, DVM

Margaret Ann Fleischli, DVM

Elizabeth Flinn, DVM

James Floyd, DVM

H Fodrea, DVM

Ms. Dorothy Folwell

Ms. Phyllis M Foster

Ryan Fox, DVM

Gerri Fraizer, DVM

Arthur Freeman, DVM

Norman T Freid, DVM

G.E. Maurice Trust

John M Gambardella, DVM

Mrs Kathleen Garner and Family

Don Gay, DVM

Gerald W George, DVM

Brian Douglas Ghere, DVM

Thomas A. Gilligan, DVM

James Glassford, DVM

Joe S Gloyd, DVM

E C Godfrey, Jr., DVM

Eric Gofreed, DVM

Dr. Tal Gonnen

Lauren E. Gordon

Marcia E Gortowski, DVM

Joan Carol Gotthardt, DVM

Elmer R Graber, DVM

Lisa Greenhill, DVM

Henry D Greenwald, DVM

Kenneth M Greenwood, DVM

Ms. Sarah C Greenwood

David H Gribble, DVM

John Grillo, DVM

Diane Gross, DVM

Catherine Grossi, DVM

Ms. Ann Gualano

Mark B. Guise, VMD

Wayne and Joanne Hachten, DVM

William J Hadlow, DVM

Ms. Molly Halsey

Rita and Howard Hamilton

Billy B Hancock, DVM

Mrs. Verna C. Hannah

Ann Mae Hargis, DVM

David Leon Cox, DVM

Karen Harvey, DVM

Matt and M. C. Hatley

Dr. Kirstin Haugeto

Duane Hauser, DVM

Herrick Hay, DVM

Donald Haynes, DVM

Marsha L Heinke, DVM

Charles D Heinze, DVM

Mark and Melinda Helfat

Hemlock Bluffs Animal Hospital

Robert E Hicks, DVM

Marlena Hill, DVM

Scott Lee Hinders, DVM

Edward J Hinsman, DVM

Stephen B Hitchner, VMD

Richard L Hoffman, DVM

Dr. Glen F Hoffsis

Karen and Chet Hokanson

Jodi Alain Holcomb, DVM

Barbara Holman, DVM

Ms. Joanne Holste

Ann B Holt, DVM

William and Kathryn Hopkins

Hubert L Hopkinson, DVM

Mr. Kim Hopper

William Humphrey, DVM

Chris A Hunt, DVM

Ms. Amy A Hurd

Tanveer Hussain, DVM

Paul W Husted, VMD

Norman E Hutton, DVM

Ms Dorothy J Ipavec

Mr. William Isackson

Perry H. Jameson, DVM

Ms. Laura L. Janecek

Shirley Jeffers, DVM

Edward William Jendrek, VMD

Julia Jenkins, DVM

Virginia W. Jenkins, DVM

Ronald C Jensen, DVM

William H Jernigan, DVM

William Lawrence Jernigan, DVM

Max E. Jester, DVM

Mr. Ralph Johnson

Clarence E Jones, DVM

Glenn Jones, DVM

Nancy E. Jones

Dr. Sandra Jongeward

Michael and Renee Joslyn

Ms. Gretchen Judd

Kerry A. Kablack, DVM

Mr. and Mrs. Kaczynski

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Karstetter

Ms. Sandra Karuzas

Bill and Cathy Kastner

Dr. Geraldine M. Kaufman

Matthew M. Keats, DVM

Kennebec Valley Animal Clinic

Tamara and Mark Kenney

Edward Kepner, DVM

Jennifer A Kerley, DVM

George M Kerr, DVM

Ms. Barbara Kerschner

Anthony Robert Ketelaar, DVM

Clayton G Kilrain, DVM

Mr. G. Scott King

John King, DVM

Jackie Kleypas, DVM

Mr. James P Klich

J Malcolm Kling, DVM

Charles D Knecht, VMD

Ms. Sue Knudson

Jeff Ko, DVM

Susan Kochert, DVM

Ms. Susan Kolb

Christina C Kornegay, DVM

William Albert Kusterbeck, DVM

Young Ro Kwak, DVM

Maryanna Labato, DVM

Daniel E. Lafontaine, DVM

Mary Susan Lange, DVM

Robert A Latham, DVM

Ms. Louann R. Lauer

Christina Marie Lee, DVM

Joan M Lee, DVM

Edwin Leonard, DVM

Judith R. Levenson, VMD

George W. Lewis, VMD

Harry Denny Liggitt, DVM

Lineberger Veterinary Hospital

Scott Howard Linick, DVM

Thomas Bruce Little, DVM

Charles W Livingston, Jr, DVM

Rosemary J LoGiudice, DVM

Norman Eugene Lohr, DVM

Valerie Lucas, DVM

Lyncourt Veterinary Hospital

William MacKenzie, DVM

Laura J MacLean, DVM

Ms. Karen M MacLeod

David L Madden, DVM

Harry J. Magrane, DVM

Larry D Mahr, DVM

Mr. and Mrs. Loren Mahr

Ms. Jennifer Maichel

Peter L Malnati, DVM

Robert S. Mann, DVM

Maple Shade Animal Hospital PC

Mr. Jerome J Markiewicz

Becky Ellen Marks, DVM

Ms. Dawn L Martin

Patrick C. Matchette, DVM

Pat Mathis, DVM

Dr. and Mrs. Gregory Matthews

Michele Mauro, DVM

Deborah Anne Mauterer, DVM

Ms. Marita Maxey

Bryan Mayeda, DVM

Kevin Mc Sweeney, DVM

Gary McArthur, DVM

Geraldine Mary McCall-Kaufman, DVM

Ms. Barbara McCaslin

Ms. Joan E McCauley

Ms. Heather McCool

David L McCrystle, DVM

Ms. Janet McCumber

Ellice McDonald Jr

Elizabeth McElhenny, DVM

Ms. Patricia A. McElroy

Michael McElvaine, DVM

Ms. Kelly L McFadden

Ms. Barbara McGahee

Marilyn McGill, DVM

Kenneth McGough, DVM

Robert James McKee, DVM

R. Douglas and Georgia S. Meckes, DVM

Edward Meehan, DVM

Susan Dee Meeusen, DVM

Kay Gullikson Mehren, DVM

Dr. Connie M Meis

Lloyd S. Meisels, DVM

Metropet Animal Hospital

Roberta Meyer, DVM

Microsoft Giving Campaign Program

Dr. Lisa G. Miller

Richard H Mitchell, DVM

Mr. Theodore Mitchell

Allen Y Miyahara, DVM

Ms. Katherine P Moldave

Claire Mollard, DVM

William E Moore, DVM

Mari Morimoto, DVM

Yeudit L Morningstar, DVM

Laddie Munger, DVM

Stephanie Dorrie Murphy, DVM

Ms. Kay Naccarato

Steven and Sherry Nalbone

Ms. Nadine Nanbu

Jimmy Charles Nash, DVM

Mr. Huggy Nelson

Neal S Nelson, DVM

Lisa Neuman, DVM

Ms. Trudy Casey

James Newberne, DVM

Ms. Rita Nicely

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nicolai

Sarah Nicolson, DVM

Peter Birzon, DVM

Mary Christina Noe, DVM

Gregory A. Noll, DVM

Michael J Norris, VMD

North Boros Veterinary Hospital, Inc.

Norwin Veterinary Hospital

Patricia Callaghan Nossov, DVM

Eugene A Novy, DVM

Obetz Animal Hospital Inc.

Denise C. O’Donnell, DVM

Phillip N Ogburn, DVM

Mary Susan Olivier, DVM

Carl D. Olsen, DVM

Dr. Patricia Olson

Ms. Vicky Ondell

Ms. Amanda Osborne

J. Michael Mongue, DVM

Kenneth Padgett, DVM

John Reginald Pascoe, DVM

Deborah S Patt, VMD

Ms. Melisa Paye-Mose

Ms. Mary M Payne

Raye A Pearson, DVM

Clinton L. Pedersen, DVM

Lynne M. Pedersen, DVM

Ms. Ashlyn Perkins

Robin Gardner Perry, DVM

Erik N. Peterson, DVM

Gary Lee Peterson, DVM

Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program

Donald L Piermattei, DVM

Ms. Naomi K Pomper

Pondview Veterinary Clinic

Kenneth E Poole, DVM

Drs. Eddy, Jones and Bailey

William Donald Pratt, DVM

James C Prendergast, DVM

Elizabeth Preston, DVM

David A. Prigel, DVM

Valerie Ragan, DVM

Mr. Donald R Ragland

Richard and Joyce Ramer

Richard D Ramseyer, DVM

Liberty Rasor, DVM

Robert L Rausch, DVM

Dr. Valeri A. Reames

Ms. D.D. Recknor

James N Reid, DVM

Ms. Kathleen Reidy

Samuel J Rice, DVM

George E Richards, Jr, DVM

John H Richardson, DVM

Richland Animal Hospital

Mark L. Rieb, DVM

J.K. Roach, DVM

Deborah Roberts, DVM

Kent C Roberts, DVM

William and Ann Rogers

Arline Claire Rosenfeld, VMD

Arnold S Rosenwald, DVM

Jan Rottenberg, DVM

Roger Rowley, DVM

Mr. Keith Royston

Francie Lou Rubin, VMD

Linda Ruiz, DVM

David Rummel, DVM

Leon H Russell, Jr, DVM

Y M Saif, DVM

Mr. Greg Salgueiro

Ruth and William Salvador

Jack Sampson, DVM

Carmen and Nancy Sarno

Thomas R Sawa, DVM

John Robert Scamahorn, DVM

Debra Scheuerman, DVM

Barbara Schmidt, DVM

Ms. Sandra K Schoch

Harold C Schott, II, DVM

Deborah J. Schrenzel, DVM

Robert L Schricker, DVM

Randolph J. Schuett, DVM

Ms. Barbara Sue Sears

Selmer’s Animal Hospital, P.C.

Vernon W Seltrecht, DVM

Ms Arlene J Setzer

Ms. Maria Shank

Lisa Sharp, DVM

Donald B Shatto, VMD

Cheryl and Valerie Shipp

Margaret A Shively, DVM

A. Louis Shor, DVM

Michael Sigman, DVM

Richard Simmonds, DVM

Hal R. Sinclair, DVM

Patrick Kennedy Skipton, DVM

Terri Jean Slezak, DVM

Stephen Allen Smalley, VMD

Ms. Ardeane H. Smith

Craig Allan Smith, DVM

Cynthia Ann Smith, DVM

Jean Cunningham Smith, DVM

Lawrence F Smith, DVM

Mary E Smith, DVM

Louis Snijders, DVM

Ms. Linda S Sobkowiak

David H Spearman, DVM

Terry L. Woltman, DVM

Ms. Shannon Stack

Mary Lynn Stanton, DVM

Ronald J Stas, VMD

April Steele, DVM

James H Steele, DVM

Ms. Gayle E Sternefeld

Craig Stevenson, DVM

Ms. Tracy Steward

Mr. Timothy Stewart

Dawn Stiens-Bircher, DVM

Susan Marie Stover, DVM

Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Stowe

Earl O. Strimple, DVM

Stringfellow - Levine Family

Jan Karen Strother, DVM

Lee Brian Stuart, DVM

Laurie Sue Swanson, DVM

Robert L Sweat, DVM

Ms. Karla Quam

Michael L Sweet, DVM

Tammy L. Sluss, DVM

J. Greenfield, DVM

Ms. Cynthia Syverson-Mercer

Elizabeth Marie Szucs, DVM

Sherry Lee Talowsky, DVM

Vicki L. Thayer, DVM

Diane Steinberg, DVM

Barbara Ann Thompson, DVM

Robert Thompson, DVM

Ms. Tracy Thompson

Steven Timmons, DVM

William T Tollefson, DVM

Ms. Katherine N. Tucker

Tulsa Community College

George A Twitero, DVM

Charles and Maggie Vesely

Ms Leslie Cali

Alice Villalobos, DVM

James L. Voss, DVM

William C Wafer, DVM

Robert and Diane Walcott

Larry Waldrip, DVM

Marty Walker, DVM

Deborah Walter, DVM

John O Walther, DVM

Ms. Denise Wanson

Ruth C Wedergren

Ms. Susan Meg Weinstein

Rachel L Weintrob, DVM

Christine Welch, DVM

Wellpoint Matching Gifts Program

Joe C Wells, DVM

Westgate Pet Clinic

David White, DVM

Michael L Whitehair, DVM

Mary A Whitlock, DVM

Ms Holly Whitmire

Vicky J Wilkey, DVM

Andrew Wilkinson, DVM

John and Frances W Williams

Ms. Cynthia Willke

Jim and Maureen Wilson

Dr. and Mrs. William Winkler

Maryjane Wixsom, DVM

Richard Woerpel, DVM

Lauren G Wolfe, DVM

Dave Michel Wolfthal, DVM

Ms. Angelina Worman

Robert Charles Wyand, DVM

Ms. Valerie L Young

Mr. Mike Younker

Mr. Stephen Zimmerman

In Kind Donations

American Veterinary Medical Association

Encore Printing

Kim Nichols, DVM

Pet Memorial Program Participants

Each year veterinarians express their sympathy to thousands of grieving pet owners in a very special way. Veterinarians or individuals can make a donation to the Foundation in the name of a deceased animal. Upon receving the memorial donation, the Foundation sends the pet owner a keepsake certificate acknowledging the gift made in the pet’s name.

Homer Veterinary Clinic, Homer, AK

Arkansas Diagnostic Laboratory, Maumelle, AR

Speedway Veterinary Hospital, Tucson, AZ

Culver City Animal Hospital, Culver City, CA

East San Rafael Veterinary Clinic, San Rafael, CA

Coal Ridge Animal Hospital, Longmont, CO

Special Friends Veterinary Clinic, Aurora, CO

Wadsworth Animal Hospital, Lakewood, CO

Kensington Bird & Animal Hospital, Kensington, CT

Arbor Pet Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Barry Veterinary Hospital, Destin, FL

God’s Creatures Small Animal Clinic, Stuart, FL

Healing ARTS Veterinary Center, West Palm Beach, FL

Mobile Veterinary Service, Hilliard, FL

Pace Veterinary Clinic, Pace, FL

Bremer Veterinary Clinic, Savannah, GA

Island Animal HospitalSt. , Simons Island, GA

Northside Drive Pet Hospital, Atlanta, GA

Tugaloo Animal Hospital, Lavonia, GA

Animal Care Center, Granite City, IL

Berglund Animal Hospital, Evanston, IL

Countryside Animal Clinic, Northbrook, IL

Huntley Veterinary Hospital, Huntley, IL

Corydon Animal Hospital, Corydon, IN

Greens Fork Animal Hospital, Greens Fork, IN

Colonial Heights Veterinary Clinic, Maysville, KY

Meyer Veterinary Services, Inc., Louisville, KY

Towne South Animal Hospital, Shreveport, LA

A.P.A.W. Veterinary Hospital, Lanham, MD

Gaithersburg Veterinary Services, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD

Rock Spring Veterinary Clinic, Forest Hill, MD

Severna Park Veterinary Hospital, Severna Park, MD

Kennebunk Veterinary Hospital, Kennebunk, ME

Little River Veterinary Hospital, Belfast, ME

Dunckel Veterinary Hospital, Davison, MI

Gibraltar Veterinary Hospital, Gibraltar, MI

Great Lakes Animal Hospital, Clinton Township, MI

Pinecrest Animal Hospital, Owosso, MI

East Valley Animal Clinic, Apple Valley, MN

Paw Patch Animal Hospital, Florissant, MO

Warrensburg Animal Hospital, Warrensburg, MO

Tupelo Small Animal Hospital, Tupelo, MS

All Creatures Veterinary Services, Big Timber, MT

Animal Medical Centre of Greensboro, Greensboro, NC

Hemlock Bluffs Animal Hospital, Cary, NC

Hickory Animal Hospital, Hickory, NC

Matthews Animal Clinic, Matthews, NC

Sedgefield Animal Hospital, Greensboro, NC

Steele Creek Animal Hospital, Charlotte, NC

Animal Emergency Clinic, Omaha, NE

Hanover Veterinary Clinic, Hanover, NH

4 Paws Animal Hospital, Englishtown, NJ

Oakland Animal Hospital, Oakland, NJ

Desert Pines Equine Center, Las Vegas, NV

Central Veterinary Associates, Valley Stream, NY

Churchville Veterinary Hospital, Churchville, NY

Compassionate Companion Care, Elmira, NY

Dewitt Animal Hospital, De Witt, NY

Kings Bay Veterinary Hospital, Brooklyn, NY

LaFayette Veterinary Clinic, La Fayette, NY

Larchmont Animal Hospital, Larchmont, NY

Macedon Veterinary Care, Macedon, NY

Sag Harbor Veterinary Clinic, Sag Harbor, NY

Selmer’s Animal Hospital, PC, South Huntington, NY

South Fork Animal Hospital, Wainscott, NY

St. Francis Animal Hospital, Brooklyn, NY

Syosset Animal Hospital, Syosset, NY

VIMAS, New York, NY

Broadview Animal and Bird Hospital, Seven Hills, OH

Countryside Veterinary Service, Inc., Kinsman, OH

Dixie Veterinary Clinic, Dayton, OH

Edenwood Veterinary Clinic, Tiffin, OH

Englewood Animal Hospital, Englewood, OH

Mt. Pleasant Animal Hospital, Fairfield, OH

Perrysburg Animal Care, Perrysburg, OH

Twin Maples Veterinary Hospital, West Carrollton, OH

Western Reserve Veterinary Service, Akron, OH

All About Animals, Claremore, OK

Back on Track Vet Rehab LLC, Portland, OR

Animal Wellness Clinic, Biglerville, PA

Farrell Veterinary Associates, Inc., Newville, PA

Coats Veterinary Hospital, Rocky Mount, SC

Live Oak Veterinary Clinic, Moncks Corner, SC

Patrick Veterinary Clinic, Charleston, SC

Belle Fourche Veterinary Clinic, Belle Fourche, SD

Cherry Point Animal Hospital, Kingsport, TN

Crossroads Pet Professionals, Brentwood, TN

Jones Animal Hospital, Bristol, TN

McCarty Veterinary Clinic, Kingsport, TN

Noah’s Ark Animal Hospital, Brentwood, TN

North Shelby Animal Hospital, Millington, TN

Sycamore Shoals Animal Hospital, Elizabethton, TN

Unicoi Hospital for Animals, Erwin, TN

Clear Creek Animal Hospital, Seabrook, TX

Henderson Co. Veterinary Hospital, Athens, TX

Manor Veterinary Hospital, Manor, TX

Stonebriar Veterinary Centre, Frisco, TX

Suburbia North Animal Hospital, Houston, TX

At Your Door Veterinary Services, Providence, UT

Adams Mill Veterinary Hospital, Great Falls, VA

Poquoson Veterinary Hospital, Poquoson, VA

how you c a n Help

There are many ways to support current programs or create a legacy of support for high-quality programs in the future. To make a gift, please use the enclosed envelope or, for more information, call the Foundation at 847/285-6690 or 800/248-2862 ext. 6690.

Cash This is the easiest way to give. You can deduct cash gifts from your income in the year they are donated.

Stock and other securities Gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, can be an excellent way of making a gift to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation, and at the same time can result in additional tax savings for you.

Estate gifts Gifts through a will or living trust allow you to control the assets during your lifetime and make an impact on the future of the AVMF after your death. These gifts reduce your estate and could help reduce your estate taxes.

Charitable IRA Gifts (Pension Protection Act of 2006) For the first time ever, from now through December 31, 2007, individuals age 70 ½ and older may make gifts from their traditional IRA accounts directly to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation and other qualified charities without being subject to Federal income tax on the IRA withdrawal. Individuals may rollover $1,000, $5,000 or any amount up to $100,000 per year. The gift qualifies for the individual’s minimum distribution and could substantially lower taxes. Gifts must be made from the IRA Administrator directly to the charity. Please be sure to have your IRA Administrator identify you as the donor when transferring a gift to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. We encourage you to consult your own legal or tax advisor to see how you may be affected by the new law.

The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is a national nonprofit organization and is tax exempt under the Internal Revenue Service regulation 501 (c) (3). Our audited financial statement is available upon request.

Donate online today at www.avmf.org

Gifts in Honor or Memory

In 2006, the AVMF received gifts in Honor or in Memory of the following individuals:

Joan Baeder

Tom Benson

Dr. Kira Christian

Paul R. Clune, Jr.

Dr. Joseph Connor

James O. Cook, DVM

Larry and Carleen R. Corry

Mr. Crootof

Mari Delaney, DVM

Jane Eggar, DVM

Shay Garr

Mr. Venton R. Goodnight

Robert Goodwin

Catherine (Kitty) Patrick

Melisa Payne, DVM

Baby Logan Percival

Ulrike Turner

Vincent Verbelia

Diana and Chris Walsh

Ann Wasek

Michael L. Whitehair, DVM

Richard E. Guelzow, DVM

Gregory Scott Hammer, DVM

Mark and Melinda Helfat

Lt. Col. Daniel E. Holland, DVM

Rich and Betty Kampeter

Dean LeGras

Jeff Lehman

Charles Lovato

Jeff Maichel

Walter L Martin, Jr, DVM

Valerie Nall

Pat Noble

Kim Nicholas, DVM

Mrs. Sally Oppenheimer

Sue Owens

Joe Parrish

Dr. and Mrs. Dick Patrick

While we remind you that only gifts of $100 or more received between January 1, and December 31, 2006 are listed here, we apologize for any oversights and encourage you

to call them to our attention.

Please contact the AVMF at 1-800-248-2862 ext. 6689

we a re you r AVMF

American Veterinary Medical Foundation1931 N. Meacham Rd., Suite 100Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360

Please use the enclosed envelope to provide updated information and to alert us of duplicate mailings.

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