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Everything the foundation does is designed to benefit veterinary medicine, promote animal well being, and enhance research, so that we will be even better prepared to deal with difficult problems of animal health today and in the future.
As the national foundation for veterinary medicine and animal health, the AVMF is uniquely positioned to forge the strength of thousands of veterinarians, millions of pet owners, animal scientists, veterinary medical researchers, and veterinary product suppliers.
Animal Disaster Relief and Response Fund
AVMF is a member of the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti which is jointly led by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA).
Animal welfare organizations formed the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH) so that we could work together to bring aid to as many animals, and in as short a time, as possible. At present, ARCH partners include: International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), World Society for Protection of Animals American Humane Association, Best Friends Animal Society RSPCA (UK), In Defence of Animals, American Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary Medical Foundation, Antigua and Barbuda Humane Society, ASPCA, United Animal Nations, The Kinship Circle, One Voice, Swiss Animal Protection, Palo Alto Humane Society (PAHS), People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), Finnish Federation for Animal Welfare Associations, and Animal Welfare Care Foundation (AMCF)
Our animal rescue teams are on the ground in Haiti and prepared to provide everything from direct rescue and veterinary care for injured animals to longer term vaccinations or other efforts to prevent outbreaks of diseases such as rabies and leptospirosis. Once we have completed our initial assessment, and emergency relief our teams will be in a better position to advise on what long term veterinary infrastructure we may be able to help the government of Haiti put in place. A mobile veterinary clinic is also enroute and will increase our capacity to help the people and animals of Haiti.
Your financial contribution to the AVMF will support these efforts as well as other disaster relief efforts such as the work of the VMAT. Support empowers AVMF to be prepared to provide assistance on any additional animal relief, rescue, and disaster affects that may occur resulting from the Haiti Earthquake or any future disastrous event.
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Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams
The AVMA's Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMAT) serve as first responders to ensure high-quality care of animals during disasters and emergencies. When requested by a state, VMATs provide operational emergency response programs to state animal health authorities, and preparedness programs to animal health authorities, veterinary medical associations, and other relevant organizations.
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