The Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), headquartered in Westchester County, recently announced that it have raised more than $1.19 million to help underserved pets across the country, including for injured and abandoned pets in the Southeast impacted by hurricanes and other disasters. The money raised during the month of October was a result of VEG Cares Share Day and other fundraising efforts, including a 5K family event.
“We are thrilled to be able to help underserved pets in communities across the country, including those impacted by the recent hurricanes in the Southeast,” said Dr. David Bessler, founder and CEO for VEG. “I am also personally proud to see hundreds of VEGgies come together to make a difference on causes they are passionate about.”
VEG Cares Share Day was held on Oct. 17 with more than 85 VEG locations participating in the fundraising event. On VEG Cares Share Day, 100% of all proceeds from participating VEG locations go to charity.
VEG Cares is VEG’s charitable program that helps underserved pets in local communities across the country. VEG Cares runs 100% on donations to provide life-saving care to pets in need at all VEG hospitals, including pets with families facing financial distress, animals displaced by natural disasters, police, service and fire animals, and animals under the care of a shelter or rescue organization.
Established in 2014, Veterinary Emergency Group is a company founded on a single mission: helping people and their pets when they need it most. VEG’s rapidly growing group of hospitals has revolutionized the pet emergency experience with a customer-centered approach, rapid response times, and a highly trained emergency-focused staff. VEG currently has more than 85 hospitals nationwide. To locate a VEG hospital near you or for more information, visit veg.com.
