North Carolina is grappling with the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene, which has brought record-breaking flooding to the region. Western North Carolina homes have been damaged or destroyed, displacing thousands of residents and their pets. Local animal shelters are overwhelmed, and veterinary practices have been forced to close or operate under dire conditions, leaving pets in urgent need of care and shelter.
Our veterinary community can make a meaningful difference by supporting the relief efforts. You can help by making a donation to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) Disaster Fund.
- To donate, visit bit.ly/avmfdonation
- Select the first dropdown box titled “I want to support” and choose “Disaster Relief”
Alternatively, donations can be made directly to the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NC VMA) Disaster Fund.
- To donate, visit bit.ly/ncvmadonation
- Select the “Disaster Relief” checkbox in their online donation form
Your contributions will help support the recovery of affected veterinary practices, provide care to displaced pets, and assist local shelters working tirelessly to reunite animals with their families.