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Embrace Pet Insurance Scholarship recipient

Scholarship helps Varsha Ramachandra follow her passion for shelter medicine

Surviving the odds: How one puppy got a second chance

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Building a better world for animals and people

Stanton Foundation extends partnership with AVMF

Stanton Foundation extends partnership with AVMF to advance canine clinical research

AVMF, Zoetis Foundation expand $2.25 million scholarships for veterinary students

Compassion adds up: Over $2 million distributed in 2025

AVMF and global partners bring hope and healing to Ukraine

When hurricanes hit the Southeast, AVMF helped veterinarians move forward with hope

Hope for recovery in the aftermath of destruction

Inspiring veterinary innovation: 2025 VPRF/AVMF Veterinary Pharmacology Fellowship recipient announced

Above and beyond: AVMF expands the Leadership Guild

Improving our REACH: Focused funding, greater impact

Nakia Burress and dog

Facebook fundraising: The power of community in action

AVMF welcomes 2025-2026 board leadership: Dr. Heather Case as chair, Dr. Erin Casey as vice chair

From special forces to stethoscopes: The journey of Thomas Payne

From special forces to stethoscopes: The journey of Thomas Payne

AVMF grant helps CAMP deliver emergency veterinary care to pets affected by Los Angeles wildfires

Dechra expands veterinary scholarship program with AVMF

Breathing easier: AVMF, in partnership with Stanton Foundation, award $150k grant to improve canine care

Learning through compassionate care: AVMF enhances student experience at SAVMA Symposium

Behind the gift: 21 years of passion, purpose, and lifelong love for animals

Back on his paws: Mr. Goldie’s journey to recovery

REACHing more animals in need: Gus’s journey from hope to healing

Advancing feline medicine through research: A Q&A with Murdoch University researchers

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AVMF 2024 year in review: Compassion in action

AVMF & VPRF support the future of veterinary medicine with research grants

Looking back to move forward together: Ways to get involved in 2025

UC Davis researchers explore innovative bacterial therapy for feline chronic gingivostomatitis with AVMF and EveryCat support

Helping animals and owners affected by Maui wildfires

Guam animals recover from Typhoon Mawar with the support of AVMF Disaster Relief donors

Introducing the Hoveida Family Foundation Research Scholarship: Advancing veterinary science for a better world

Animal shelter veterinarian with cat

AVMF partners with Embrace Pet Insurance to launch scholarship program for veterinary students committed to shelter medicine

Welcome Dr. Rena Carlson, 2024-2025 Chair of the AVMF

Saving Bernard: Unexpected surgeries can’t break the human-animal bond

Pursuing a passion: The journey to veterinary oncology

Celebrating success: The AVMF District Donor Challenge

Grace's journey: From crisis to recovery with AVMF support

AVMF and EveryCat Foundation unite to spearhead feline health research

AVMF supports Worldwide Vets' international mission in Ukraine

After a tornado, AVMF helps a small veterinary clinic help victims

Uniting veterinary professionals to make a lasting impact

AVMF & VPRF celebrate the power of research

Purina donates $1M to AVMF’s charitable care grant program

Veterinary team gets help through AVMF REACH program

Advocating for George: Veterinary team gets help through AVMF REACH Program™

Biggie the cat survives neighbor's gunshot

Struggling family’s beloved cat, Biggie, survives neighbor's gunshot, finds hope in unexpected acts of kindness

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A tale of unwavering love: Cynthia and Lady Bug's journey through adversity

Military veteran and injured pet

From Hardship to Hope: Oregon Veteran's Beloved Dog Receives Lifesaving Care After Vicious Attack

Helping Nama: A case of Hypothyroidism and Diabetes Mellitus

Empowering the future of veterinary pharmacology through student fellowships

Triumph over Parvo: A story of hope and healing

Fotaungyee triumphs over cancer with help from REACH