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.

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.

Hope Foundation in Action

Thanks to the generous support of local veterinary hospitals and dedicated pet owners, in the first year of operations the MVA Hope Foundation provided over 65 awards totaling $14,000 to the local Rochester pet owners and Humane Organizations.

“As a newly founded organization, we did not anticipate the generosity in a year with such economic difficulties. We were pleased to be able to provide assistance to both individuals and several feral cat programs in the area. The team members and pet owners of the Monroe Veterinary Associates Hospitals supported the Foundation through numerous fundraising events including a golf tournament, dog walk, sales of cookbooks, Christmas Ornaments, "Paws" and others. We are optimistic that 2010 will experience the same support.”

—Paul Black, DVM, President, MVA Hope Foundation.