OUR MISSION
1- ... that no pet owner be forced to choose inadequate treatment or euthanasia for their animal because of inability to pay for emergency medical care.
2- ... that people who receive financial help for a veterinary emergency be given the opportunity to return their gift by becoming mentors, by volunteering for VEFM, or by supporting the VEFM fund financially.
3- ... that it is the responsibility of both the local pet-owning and veterinary communities to make emergency care available--that this is not a national responsibility but a grass-roots responsibility.
4-... that the vision of VEFM will extend to communities all across the United States, possibly even the world.
On Sunday, March 28, The Veterinary Emergency Funding Mission held its First Annual Pet Fair fundraiser, at The Dog Paddle training center, in Bourne, MA. There was a Pet Parade, for pets with or without costumes, and prizes for such categories as "Waggiest Tail" and "Pet-Owner Look-Alike." There was also a photo contest, judged by professional photographer Nikki Shumway, of NJ Photo. Dogs and owners participated in a Rally game, Egg-Spoon races, and Musical Chairs. Nikki Shumway also took lots of pictures, and has made some generous donations to benefit VEFM. A silent auction, bake sale, and gift/crafts for sale also helped raise money.
Links to Nikki's photos of the Pet Fair. They are really great:
http://www.facebook.com/NJPhoto#!/album.php?aid=161482&id=367692141739
http://www.facebook.com/NJPhoto#!/album.php?aid=161149&id=367692141739&ref=mf
http://www.facebook.com/NJPhoto#!/album.php?aid=161142&id=367692141739
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=161153&id=367692141739&ref=mf
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Links to Nikki's photos of the Pet Fair. They are really great:
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