- Significantly increased by 39 percent our services to companion animals of homeless San Franciscans:
- 423 animals received urgent & preventive medical care
- 77 tested on-site for infectious diseases
- 391 animals received vaccinations
- 231 animals received medication
- 48 animals were spayed/ neutered
- 30 animals received emergency medical transport and care
- 769 animals received food and/or pet supplies
- 308 animals received flea & tick preventative
- Provided health care information to 174 homeless San Franciscans with companion animals
- Provided veterinary care and supplies at all five of San Francisco's Project Homeless Connect events, where pet owners accessed health and social services
- Provided medical 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
- Named as a recipient of a generous endowment to Pets Unlimited from Ms. Nina Ireland for emergency medical care to VET SOS clients.
- Increased operating revenue by 75 percent to sustain services.
- Recruited 33 new volunteers, which increased ability to serve more animals
- Featured in four media pieces that expanded knowledge of work & positively addressed public perception of homeless pet ownership
VET SOS is grateful to these highly respected and effective animal welfare organizations who serve as partners in providing care to companion animals of homeless San Franciscans:
- 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)