Community Impact: Beyond Pets

The ripple effects of accessible veterinary care extend far beyond animal health.

Research consistently demonstrates that the human-animal bond reduces stress, anxiety, and depression while promoting physical activity and social connection. For children, these relationships teach empathy and responsibility. For seniors, companion animals provide crucial emotional support and daily structure. For those experiencing homelessness or crisis, a pet often represents their most stable and meaningful relationship.

Through the Underdog Fund, we're addressing a critical intersection of animal welfare, public health, and social justice. By keeping pets with their families during medical crises, we're not just saving animals. We're preserving the connections that make our community stronger and more compassionate. It takes a village to do what we all do in life, and that kind of collective care goes a long way for individuals facing impossible choices. Somewhere along the line, with each pet saved and each family kept whole, we inevitably rebuild a better, kinder community—one where access to care reflects our shared values rather than economic divides.