Welcome to the VETSOS News Page!

Dr. Ilana Strubel of VET SOS was recently interviewed by Liz St John of Alice Radio. It will be broadcast on July 11th at approx 6:20 - 6:40 a.m. on the following radio stations:

• Alice@97.3
• Movin’ 99.7
• Live 105
• KFRC-AM 1550

To listen a podcast of the interview click here: http://radioalice.radio.com/2010/06/29/vet-sos/

In the early morning of May 20, a major fire destroyed a large section of the Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society shelter. They lost their entire cat sheltering area as well as laundry facilities and offices. They are currently without water, electricity and phone service. They also lost 15 beautiful cats that were ready for adoption but all the dogs survived and are being cared for in kennels and at a veterinary emergency service.

IMMEDIATE NEEDS ARE:

Monetary donations. Any amount will help. Hit any DONATE button on the Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society website:
http://www.berkeleyhumane.org/

or mail donations to:
BEBHS, 2700 9th St, Berkeley, CA 94710

Foster Homes for dogs and cats. Please Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you have temporary space for a dog or cat.

Volunteers. In the immediate future, the Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society will have major cleaning and repair tasks as well as animal care. Please contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you can spare some time to help once the tasks are organized. Their only communication until utilities are restored will be the website and email.  We will post updates of there needs on the website as they assess the situation. The Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society wants to get back to helping the community with homeless pets just as they have done since 1927. They desperately need your help in this crisis, especially with donations, to get going again.  They can only do it with your help. See the Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society at http://www.berkeleyhumane.org .

Click here to download a PDF version of this flyer for posting.

• Significantly increased by 41% our free services to the companion animals of homeless San Franciscans and their humans:
  • 905 animal wellness visits were provided
  • 65 on-site tests were administered for infectious veterinary diseases
  • 661 animal vaccinations were given
  • 415 animal medications were dispensed
  • 102 animals were spayed/neutered
  • 8 animals received emergency medical transport & care
  • 900 packages of pet food &/or supplies were distributed
  • 378 flea & tick preventative treatments were administered
  • 124 animals received microchips
  • 269 homeless San Franciscans with companion animals received human health information and referrals

• Significantly increased by 52% our free services to the companion animals of homeless San Franciscans and their humans:
  • 643 animals received urgent & preventive veterinary care
  • 73 animals were tested on-site for infectious diseases
  • 522 animals received vaccinations
  • 281 animals received medication
  • 98 animals were spayed/neutered
  • 11 animals received emergency medical transport & care
  • 717 animals received food &/or pet supplies
  • 316 animals received flea & tick preventative
  • 89 animals received microchips
  • 235 homeless San Franciscans with companion animals received human health referrals
• Provided veterinary care and supplies at all 6 of San Francisco's Project Homeless Connect events, where homeless people and their animal companions accessed health and social services
• Provided veterinary care to animals of homeless San Franciscans in Golden Gate Park during Notre Dame de Namur University’s Thanksgiving Day Picnic
• Participated as a partner in the San Francisco Disaster Preparedness Coalition for Animals, spearheaded by San Francisco Animal Care & Control and the Office of Emergency Services
• Increased operating revenue by over 100% to enhance and sustain services
• Recruited 57 new volunteers, which increased our ability to serve more animals & their humans
• Featured in 2 media pieces that expanded knowledge of work & positively addressed public perception of homeless pet ownership
• VET SOS Project Coordinator, Dr. Ilana Strubel, DVM, was selected by the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation as a recipient of the Heroes & Hearts award for her exceptional & inspirational service to the community

San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium (SFCCC) & Veterinary Street Outreach Services (VET SOS) are grateful to these highly respected and effective animal welfare organizations who serve as our partners in providing care to the companion animals of homeless San Franciscans & their humans:

• San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SF SPCA)
• San Francisco Animal Care and Control
• Pets are Wonderful Support (PAWS)
• Pets Unlimited
• San Francisco Veterinary Medical Association (SFVMA)