As the benevolent arm of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), the AAHA Foundation seeks to improve the lives of pets. The AAHA Helping Pets Fund works with AAHA-accredited veterinary practices to identify pets in need. Accredited practices may then apply for assistance from the Fund for emergency and non-elective treatment of abandoned pets and pets whose owners are facing financial hardship.

There are many pets the AAHA Helping Pets Fund has helped. Read some personal stories below.

Pets We've Helped

Tyson has been around the block a few times, even though he’s just a pup. An adorable 10-month-old boxer, he’s already in his third home, after the first two were found wanting. First, he was an uncared-for, unvaccinated, outdoor dog with no shelter....
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Coco, an eight-month-old Cocker Spaniel, was no match for the raccoon that came into his yard. Poor Coco suffered severe trauma to both hind legs. He was also suspected of having a body-wall hernia. He was probably glad to learn that not everyone was out to get him when he met his veterinarian...
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