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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AVMF application deadlines approach for veteran, other scholarships

Life’s a ball again for Bruno

Meeko’s road to healing

Disaster relief for Maui

The indominable spirit of DVM candidate, Kelsie Gerber

Saving Loki: Boxer mix dodges bone cancer

AVMF, VPRF announce veterinary pharmacology fellowship grant

AVMF, VPRF announce 2022-2023 veterinary research grant recipients

AVMF, Purina Pro Plan expand charitable care program to support veterinarians, clients

Disaster relief in Turkey and Syria

AVMF provides $10,000 grant for midwest flooding

Planning to leave a legacy

Supporting the efforts in Ukraine

Wildfire disaster relief