Episode 12 - Philanthropy in Practice: Care Plans for Service Animals

There are a half-million service animals in the United States, according to ShareAmerica, and 16,766 assistance dogs certified by Assistance Dogs International. These animals aid in so many ways, yet the cost of veterinary care may prove unaffordable for the families that adopt assistance canines after their years of service are over. Now, a new initiative aims to close the care gap with service animal care plans. Our guest, Nick Braukhoff, is a volunteer firefighter and software manager at Covetrus. He’ll talk about the types of service animals that might benefit from these plans and how the plans enable local clinics to do good in their community, while fostering stronger bonds with pet parents. Find out more about the pilot program by emailing serviceanimals@vcp.vet. Please like, subscribe and review the show wherever you listen — it helps new listeners find us! Have feedback? Email nicole.knight@covetrus.com.