This past fall, Lockerby Animal Hospital in Sudbury raised more than $2,500 to support OVC Pet Trust through their open house event. Clients explored a behind-the-scenes look at their veterinary hospital through a variety of interactive activities and stations, including simulated surgery, how to take an X-ray, a pet photo booth and more, while generating awareness and support for Pet Trust.
Lockerby’s practice manager Sandy Wilkinson says her hospital gives back to Pet Trust because it is proud to support the cutting-edge research OVC funds and the education and training OVC delivers.
She says Lockerby refers patients to OVC for advanced care, and they often hear back from clients about how compassionate and supportive the team at OVC is while providing specialized, often life-saving treatment.
“We’ve had several pets near and dear to our hearts diagnosed with cancer over the course of the past year,” Wilkinson says. “We support OVC Pet Trust because it funds important research that investigates better and more ways to deal with pet cancer, as well as numerous other areas in companion animal health and well-being.”
Interested in running your own OVC Pet Trust event or ordering a Proud OVC Pet Trust Supporter banner for your hospital? Contact us at ovcpet@uoguelph.ca.
