The Brantford Veterinary Clinic is very honoured to have
been nominated in 2 categories for
the 1st Annual Brant News Readers’ Choice Awards.
We very much appreciate the trust and respect resulting in this nomination.
Online voting will take place from September 13th to September 23rd at www.brantnewsreaderschoice.ca.
Cycling Event Raising Money and Awareness
for Pets and People in Need
Kathy Holden, Bev Dungey and Dave Schleifer of the Brantford Veterinary Clinic will again be cycling 100 km to raise money and awareness of the Farley Foundation. In our clinic we have seen how this organization can help people in need with the care of their furry family members.
On Saturday, September 8th, these members of The Brantford Veterinary Clinic, along with veterinary staff throughout Ontario, will cycle 50, 100 or 160 km to raise funds and awareness for the Farley Foundation – a charitable organization that assists people with limited incomes with the necessary veterinary care of their pets. The Ride for Farley is an annual fundraising event that, over the past few years has raised more than $200,000 for people and pets in need. This year’s event will take place in the Milton area,
“We are so happy to be able to support the Farley Foundation through participating in the Ride for Farley”, said Kathy, Bev and Dave. “Working in a veterinary clinic, we witness firsthand the special bond that people have with their pets. The money raised during this event will help pets in our community receive the treatment they need so that they can continue to provide pet owners with the love and companionship they value so dearly.”
Anyone wishing to make a donation in support of our Ride for Farley can visit one of the Giving Pages listed on www.CanadaHelps.org at
Kathy: http://www.canadahelps.org/givingpages/givingpage.aspx?gpID=19574
Bev: http://www.canadahelps.org/givingpages/givingpage.aspx?gpID=19955
Dave: https://www.ovma.info/FarleyFoundation/Donations/ShowGivingPage.aspx?id=91
Or please feel free to drop by the clinic with your donation.
Established by the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) in 2001, the Farley Foundation assists seniors and disabled persons on limited incomes and women at risk of abuse (who are participating in the OVMA’s SafePet program) to access non-elective veterinary medical treatment for their pets. In 2011, the Foundation expanded its eligibility criteria to include pets in care facilities for seniors. In January 2012, the foundation expanded its eligibility criteria to include those receiving assistance through the Ontario Works program. To date the Foundation has disbursed over 1.3 million dollars to assist more than 3,500 people and their pets. For more information please visit www.farleyfoundation.org.
For more information about OVMA’s SafePet program, please visit www.ovma.org.
To learn more about the Ride for Farley or the Farley Foundation, please contact:
Julia Hayes, Communications Coordinator
jhayes@ovma.org or 1 800 670-1702 ext. 25
Did you know……
On a nice sunny 72°F (22°C) day here in Brantford Ontario the temperature in your car can climb to 116°F (46.6°C) in less than 1 hour. Studies have shown that cracking the windows open doesn’t make a lot of difference.
Our pets don’t adapt well to that heat. They don’t sweat the same way that we do. The only way that they can cool themselves is by panting, drinking or through the pads in their feet. When overheated, they may pant excessively, drool, have trouble breathing, become disoriented and eventually collapse.
I know we love our pets and don’t want anything to happen to them. Please be aware of the temperature and think twice before bringing your pet along on errands.
Please check out the www.mydogiscool.com website for more information on what you can do to care for your pet’s.
The health of our pets is important to all of us. I’m sure that we would never knowingly feed our pets something harmful to them. The article below regarding Chicken Jerky Treats (also sold as chicken tenders, strips or treats) has been shared to veterinarians in Canada and the U.S. we would like to share it with you. Please click on the following link for more information.
http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm280586.htm
