Petco Love Invests in TVMF’s LEAP Program to Increase Access to Veterinary Care in Texas

Thank You, Petco Love! We are excited to announce that Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation (TVMF) received a $10,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of the lifesaving work we provide for animals in Texas.

Petco Love’s lifesaving investment will support LEAP (Lending Economic Assistance for Pets) to provide essential veterinary care for pets belonging to Meals on Wheels clients all over the state. LEAP keeps beloved companion animals happy, healthy, and in loving homes. These pets provide life-saving companionship to improve the wellbeing of their homebound, elderly owners. LEAP sustains human-animal bonds and enriches the lives of pets and their pet parents alike.

“Petco Love knows pets are family and we strive to take care of them the best we can, though the reality is not everyone has equal access to veterinary care as many pet parents face difficult financial times,” said Susanne Kogut, President of Petco Love. “That’s why we are proud to support our partner animal welfare organizations in providing helpful services in their communities, so we can keep pets and their families together.”

In addition to the grant investment, Petco Love has also provided TVMF’s LEAP program with vaccinations through the Vaccinated and Loved campaign which reached its goal of distributing 2 MILLION free pet vaccines for family pets in November 2023! Together, Petco Love and TVMF are increasing access to veterinary care, removing barriers, and making pet families healthier and happier.

“LEAP is incredibly unique in that it operates on the community-level and through the philanthropic efforts of Texas veterinarians,” says Dr. Tracy McAdoo, TVMF President. “The support of LEAP from such an impactful national nonprofit like Petco Love shows their incredible commitment to serving our neighbors in need through veterinary medicine. We are thankful for their partnership.”

Learn more about the LEAP program and how to get involved by visiting www.tvmf.org/LEAP. Every dollar makes a major difference for communities, families, and beloved companion animals.

About TVMF
The Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization in Texas that leverages veterinary partnerships and financial resources in order to support the veterinary profession by providing financial assistance in times of crisis, connecting veterinarians with opportunities to serve their communities, advocating responsible animal ownership and promoting and improving the well-being of animals.

The Foundation was established in 1978 as the philanthropic partner of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) which is one of the largest state veterinary medical associations in the nation. TVMF and TVMA partner to advance animal health for the well-being of animals and humans and to promote the veterinary medical profession.

About Petco Love
Petco Love is a life-changing nonprofit organization that makes communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier. Since our founding in 1999 as the Petco Foundation, we’ve empowered animal welfare organizations by investing $370 million in adoption and other lifesaving efforts. We’ve helped find loving homes for more than 6.7 million pets in partnership with Petco and organizations nationwide. 

Our love for pets drives us to lead with innovation, creating tools animal lovers need to reunite lost pets, and lead with passion, inspiring and mobilizing communities and our more than 4,000 animal welfare partners to drive lifesaving change alongside us.  Join us. Visit petcolove.org or follow on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn to be part of the lifesaving work we lead every day.