CareVet Rescue helps pets, owners after Hurricane Ian
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Zoetis Animal Health, other industry leaders donate to the cause
by Katie Pfaff
After Hurricane Ian tore through neighborhoods in Florida, CareVet Rescue, an emergency, volunteer-based veterinary care provider, reached Fort Myers, Florida. More than 120 veterinarians, veterinary technicians and other members of CareVet provided volunteer aid.
Volunteers set up base in Fort Myers and provided veterinary and pet care at no charge. They donated 1,000 pounds of dry pet food and 200 cases of wet food to those in need and to the Red Cross.
The veterinary mobile unit with four CareVet team members traveled 1,700 miles from Connecticut and arrived faster than other state and federal agency responders, according to a news release.
Partnerships with local animal hospitals and shelters, industry suppliers and manufacturing partners helped provide additional goods and services to aid in support. Hill's Pet Nutrition, Patterson Veterinary Supply, Zoetis Animal Health, Royal Canin, Merck, Datamars Pet ID and Virox Technologies donated to the cause by shipping supplies overnight to the site.
Microchip scanners were also available to aid in looking for lost pets.
"After the devastation that the Fort Myers community experienced, this was the least we could do," said Russ Camilleri, a CareVet Rescue volunteer team member.
To learn about CareVet's CareVet Rescue initiative, visit carevethealth.com/carevetrescue.
About CareVet
CareVet is a leading operator of independent veterinary hospitals operating in more than 35 states with more than 2,500 team members. The company was founded in 2018 by Dr. Kent Thornberry, a veterinarian, and entrepreneur Greg Siwak. Together, they felt there was a better operating model for hospitals anchored in a deep commitment and investment in the teams that serve their clients and pets. CareVet is privately held and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at CareVetHealth.com
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