Vets with Pets W.I.S.H Program (Wellness, Independence, Shuttle, & Housing)

Charlie, a rescue pup, began visiting community members across Mahoning County in 2019. During those visits, we heard countless heartfelt stories of deep love between community members and their pets. These stories all too often ended in the heartbreak that comes when financial or health challenges forced them apart.

Inspired by those stories, Vets with Pets W.I.S.H. was born - a program designed to keep people and pets together through every stage of life, especially our Veterans.

Vets with Pets W.I.S.H. Program (Wellness, Independence, Shuttle, Housing) helps Veterans in our community stay united with their companion animals by providing essential care and resources. With your support, we’re changing what’s possible for Veterans and their beloved pets right here in the Mahoning Valley.

What Vets with Pets W.I.S.H. Does

Wellness: Covers vet care, vaccinations, medication, and nutritional support for pets of Veterans on fixed incomes.
Independence: Delivers food, medicine, and pet care supplies to Veterans, promoting health and emotional well-being.
Shuttle: Operates vehicles that transport pets to and from vet or grooming appointments and deliver medications.
Housing: Provides temporary foster care for pets when owners are hospitalized or displaced, and permanent care when needed.

Our Mission

To keep people and pets together through compassionate, affordable care and reduce shelter surrenders - overall strengthening our community.

Annual Impact:

2,500+ seniors/veterans and pets served
10,000+ meals provided
Hundreds of veterinary visits and shuttle rides
150+ shelter surrenders prevented
2,000+ volunteer hours donated

Become a Sponsor

Wellness Hero – $5,000
Independence Hero – $1,000
Shuttle Hero – $500
Housing Hero – $250

Checks payable to:

Animal Charity of Ohio
8469 Southern Blvd. Building 3, Boardman, OH 44512
Email: boardofaco@gmail.com | Tax ID: 34-6557657

Online:

https://givebutter.com/vetswithpets

At Animal Charity of Ohio, we’re deeply grateful for our community partners and the compassionate animal lovers of the Mahoning Valley. Together, let’s keep Veterans and their pets where they belong - together.

Vets with Pets W.I.S.H. Program

Help Veterans Stay with Their Pets