Spring Update: From the desk of our Managing Director
Kim Robinson, Managing Director of Pet Trust with her dog Juno
2016 marks the 30th anniversary of OVC Pet Trust and as we take the time to reflect over the past three decades, I feel proud to be a part of an organization that has done so much to help pets and the people who love and care for them. The partnerships and friendships we have formed have led to many great advances in research and discovery to improve pet health. One of these amazing partnerships that has spanned over 15 years, is with Suzi Beber and the Smiling Blue Skies Cancer Fund.
The type of passion demonstrated by people like Suzi continues to help shape the future of companion animal medicine. The health and well-being of animals has always played an important role in my life and I cannot help feeling humbled by the dedication of each and every one of our supporters.
Together we have accomplished so much and we have many more exciting plans for the future. We recently launched a $9-million fund- raising campaign to create new surgery and anesthesia facilities at the Ontario Veterinary College, and I am happy to report that almost 70% of funds needed, have been committed. That’s more than $6.5 million! We couldn’t have done this without the incredible support of donors like YOU.
The Ontario Veterinary College is currently ranked 1st in Canada for veterinary science. With 50 per cent of our patients requiring some type of surgery or minimally invasive procedure, and 75 per cent undergoing anesthesia for a specialized procedure such as advanced imaging or endoscopy; your support to create these new facilities will help keep OVC at the forefront of veterinary healthcare, research and education.
Thank you to everyone who has made the past 30 years such an incredible journey. We’re looking forward to the year ahead and updating you on what’s in store for the next 30 years.
Kim Robinson
Managing Director, OVC Pet Trust
P.S. Be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ovcpet) and Twitter (@OVCPetTrust) as we celebrate our 30th anniversary throughout the rest of the year.
