About Us
The MVA Hope Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization established in 2008 to assist pets in the Rochester area whose owners are financially limited.
Hope Foundation in Action
The MVA Hope Foundation’s second year of existence was a successful one for both the foundation and the many pets, owners and feral cats that we were able to help in Monroe County. Donations came from a wide range of animal lovers through the MVA pet memorial program, Friends of Ferals donations, veterinary and pet honorariums, automobile donations and fundraisers in Monroe Veterinary Associates hospitals.
Many pets, who due to their owners’ financial constraints may not have received optimal care, were provided necessary diagnostic tests, therapy, surgery and dental procedures. MVA Hope funds allowed hundreds of feral cats to be neutered, vaccinated and released back into feral cat colonies to help to control cat overpopulation and reduce the spread of infectious diseases.
Through the Duncan Fund, a restricted fund dedicated to providing veterinary education and facility improvements, veterinarians in Monroe County have participated in continuing education seminars presented by experts in many fields of veterinary medicine. This knowledge will improve the level of care that can be offered to owners and their pets in this area.
The 2011 goals of the MVA Hope Foundation are to offer assistance to more owners and pets in need, to continue to work to solve the problem of feline overpopulation and to help bring new technologies and knowledge to veterinarians in Monroe County. In short our “hope” is to provide pets and animals in this area with an improved quality and quantity of life. But, we need your help to accomplish these goals. Please keep the MVA Hope Foundation and the animals we assist in your charitable giving thoughts. Thank you for your support.
—Paul Black, DVM, President, MVA Hope Foundation.
The Story of Hope
The Jack Russell terrier picked up by Animal Control was so emaciated that her ribs protruded from her small body. Weighing less than 7 pounds, the unspayed female was in dire need of dental care and medical attention. Despite her poor medical condition, the little terrier’s spunk and vigor inspired the veterinarians and staff at Animal Hospital of Pittsford, who donated the care and services needed to heal the dog and give her a second chance at life. Animal Hospital of Pittsford staff dubbed the little dog “Hope” and helped her find a home when she was healthy enough to leave. Her success story inspired the shareholders of Monroe Veterinary Associates to envision a foundation that could assist pets and their owners in the Rochester area. This vision was realized with the establishment of the MVA Hope Foundation in 2008.