American Veterinary Medical Foundation. Annual Report. Embracing and Advancing the Well Being and Medical Care of Animals

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1 American Veterinary Medical Foundation Annual Report Embracing and Advancing the Well Being and Medical Care of Animals

2 American Veterinary Medical Foundation 2007 from the Chairman: Administrative Staff Lisa Tommelein Director of Development Cindy Frosheiser Assistant Director Monique Buonincontro Grants Coordinator Donna Johnson Finance Manager James Andrews Jr. Graphic Designer, AVMA Board of Directors George W. Bishop, Carmel, California John Brooks, Kingsville, Maryland Richard E. Coon, Forest Grove, Oregon Larry R. Corry, Buford, Georgia W. Ron DeHaven, Schaumburg, Illinois Officers Chairman: Robert E. Bud Hertzog, Lee s Summit, Missouri Vice Chairman: Bruce Little, Arlington Heights, Illinois Treasurer: Samuel E. Strahm, Pawhuska, Oklahoma Secretary: Anna van Heeckeren,, MS Gates Mills, Ohio Dear Friends, Thanks to your generosity, our ability to fulfill the American Veterinary Medical Foundation s charitable mission of embracing the well being and medical care of animals was strengthened considerably in In the pages ahead, you will discover some of the various ways that our funding made an impact and directly benefited animals. Everything the Foundation does is designed to benefit veterinary medicine, promote animal well-being, and enhance research, so that we will be even better prepared to deal with difficult problems of animal health today and in the future. AVMF concluded fiscal year 2007 with total assets in excess of $2.3 million and total contributions of $882,852. As the national foundation for veterinary medicine and animal health, the AVMF is uniquely positioned to forge the strength of thousands of veterinarians, millions of pet owners, animal scientists, veterinary medical researchers, and veterinary product suppliers. American Veterinary Medical Foundation 1931 N. Meacham Rd., Suite 100 Schaumburg, IL Ray Glick, Wadsworth, Illinois Larry Kornegay, Houston, Texas Rebecca J. Kuprowicz, MBA Raleigh, North Carolina Kim A. Nicholas, Renton, Washington Sherbyn W. Ostrich, VMD Robesonia, Pennsylvania Immediate Past Chair: Tracy Rhodes, Buffalo, Wyoming Director Emeritus: R. L. Collinson, Mountain View, California I am gratified to know that we have so many friends who share our vision and have continued to entrust their gifts to the AVMF. Sincerely, Robert E. Bud Hertzog Chairman AVMF Board of Directors Telephone: 847/ Fax: 847/ Richard P. Streett, Jr., VMD Churchville, Maryland Maureen Wilson North Salt Lake, Utah AVMF Annual Report 2007

3 Basic Animal Rescue Training [BART] The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is addressing one of the most critical issues in animal welfare to date, by awarding Basic Animal Rescue Training [BART] a grant of $50,000 to help fund its national expansion proposal. BART, a 501(c)(3) non-profit program endorsed by the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association, is providing firefighters and Emergency Medical Service personnel with the training and tools necessary to recover and resuscitate animals trapped in desperate situations. The life-saving creation of BART stemmed from a tragedy that could have been avoided if such a program had already been established. A Minnesota firefighter s own beloved pet dog, Bart, was trapped inside his burning home. Despite being pulled to safety, without proper medical care and equipment, the animal perished. To commemorate this unfortunate loss, BART promoters are determined to express the need to institute animal emergency training on a larger scale. For humans, firefighters have always been strong, skillful heroes fully prepared to save lives. They have continually risen to the challenge of each emergency situation they encounter. However, they must be prepared to deal with the demands associated with the rescue of non-human victims as well. With the support of the AVMF, and other vital donations, BART can continue to promote its cause and train emergency responders most efficiently. BART providing firefighters and Emergency Medical Service personnel with the training and tools necessary to recover and resuscitate animals trapped in desperate situations. Basic Animal Rescue Training AVMF Annual Report 2007 AVMF Annual Report 2007

4 Greensburg, Kansas: Pratt County Humane Society Pratt, Kansas On May 4, 2007, a category F5 tornado leveled the town of Greensburg, Kansas. Over 300 animals were displaced and in need of veterinary care. Pratt County Humane Society had room for 20 dogs and 20 cats, and was already at capacity. With the help of numerous organizations and volunteers, the animals were treated and housed until many of them were able to be reunited with their owners. The tornado claimed everything one resident of Greensburg had, including his wife. The cats that he and his wife shared their home and business with also vanished after the tornado struck. In a desperate search for the beloved cats that had meant so much to his wife, the man visited the Pratt County Humane Society. Stray felines were being rescued nightly from the devastated areas of Greensburg, and the man was able to find six of his wife s cats at the temporary shelter. It was an emotional reunion for both him and the cats. Medical care for these animal victims of disaster was made possible by the veterinary practitioners who volunteered their services to Pratt County Humane Society during this great time of need. The AVMF awarded them $2,000 for reimbursement of emergency animal care expenses. Natural Disaster Experiences With the help of numerous organizations and volunteers, the animals were treated and housed until many of them were able to be reunited with their owners. Southern California: Countryside Veterinary Valley Center, California An Act of Heroism A fire marshal from Humbolt County arrived at Rincon Reservation to assess the damages of the October 2007 firestorm. While rummaging through the debris of a destroyed home, she heard a faint meow in the distance. The meow grew louder and louder as she walked toward it. Under a charred car parked on the remains of what was once a driveway, was an abandoned six-week-old kitten. The marshal gently placed the kitten in her jacket pocket, hoping that the little creature would survive the hike back to camp. To her amazement, the kitten, appropriately named Ashley, was still breathing. She was taken to Countryside Veterinary that night and treated for extensive injuries. Her whiskers were burnt to a T and her paw pads were molded together. Thanks to the expert emergency care provided by the hospital staff, Ashley is now thriving and has a new home with a loving family. In addition to this special kitty, Countryside Veterinary staff also sheltered and cared for more than fifty other displaced cats, dogs, and birds during the fires. The AVMF awarded them $2,000 for boarding the homeless pets. AVMF Annual Report 2007 AVMF Annual Report 2007

5 Avian influenza has been a recent scare among animal and human health care professionals; in the four years between 2000 and 2004 there were 15 influenza outbreaks and 200 million birds affected AVMF Funds Animal Health Studies The AVMF has a long history of funding research to benefit animal health. In 2007, the AVMF gave awards to the American Association of Feline Practitioners and the Veterinary Cancer Society Foundation, once the AVMA Vaccine- Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force completed their charge and there were funds remaining. Since the AVMF is now centered much more on disaster preparedness, response, and relief efforts to help animals and the people who care about them, the AVMF considered how research efforts could benefit animals as they relate to disasters. Zoonotic diseases, which are diseases that can be transmitted back and forth between animals and people, can lead to disastrous results. Avian influenza has been a recent scare among animal and human health care professionals; in the four years between 2000 and 2004 there were 15 influenza outbreaks and 200 million birds affected, while during the 40 preceding years there were only 18 outbreaks and 23 million birds affected (Dr. William Dundon, PhD of Italy; Keystone Symposium, Steamboat Springs, 2006). But while some health care professionals have advocated mass euthanasia of birds in hopes of reducing the spread of avian influenza to the human population, its effectiveness in addressing disease control has been called into question. Therefore, the AVMF chose to fund innovative research projects aimed at addressing the spread of influenza from animals to people. Since the Morris Animal Foundation s (MAF) review committee, which includes veterinarians, rigorously evaluates grant proposals for scientific validity and humanely conducted research, the AVMF felt a partnership with the MAF was warranted to benefit both animals and people. The AVMF selected two such studies to fund in In one, veterinarian and graduate student Justin D. Brown, mentored by Dr. David E. Stallknecht, PhD is studying whether aquatic environments allow avian influenza virus to persist, to possibly mutate and then lead to pandemic disease outbreaks. In another, veterinary immunologist Dr. Cynda Crawford is studying influenza virus leading to respiratory infections in dogs housed in shelters. This type of proactive research aims to prevent influenza pandemics without needing to euthanize animals. H5N1 AVMF Annual Report 2007 AVMF Annual Report 2007

6 Awards and Grants Individual Disaster Relief & Reimbursement Awards Individual veterinarians received up to $2,000 each in relief and/or animal care reimbursement for the natural disasters that occured in State Grant Recipients Colorado Veterinary Medical Foundation Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association Maryland State Animal Response Team, Inc. Minnesota Veterinary Medical Foundation/ Basic Animal Rescue Training [BART] Nevada Veterinary Medical Association New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Foundation Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine Disaster Relief and Disaster/Emergency Preparedness $472,747 National $275,000 Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams NASAAEP (Nat l Alliance of State Animal/Agricultural Emergency Programs) BART (Basic Animal Rescue Training) Partnership with local veterinarians and first responders State $155,000 State Animal Response Teams Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Texas Local - Individual Relief and Reimbursements for Animal Care $42, Disasters Lady Lake, Florida - Tornado Iowa, Oklahoma, Washington - Flooding Greensburg, Kansas - Tornado Southern California - Wildfires Oklahoma - Ice Storm Animal Health Studies $110,000 Morris Animal Foundation Canine & Avian Influenza Virus Research American Association of Feline Practitioners Feline Vaccine-Associated Sarcoma Research Veterinary Cancer Society Foundation Education/Scholarships $26,000 MCS Scholarship Recipients Mildred C. Sylvester left a bequest to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation as a perpetual scholarship for students attending an accredited college of veterinary medicine in the United States. According to the terms of the bequest, preference is given to students residing in the state of New Jersey. To further the mission of the AVMF, students pursuing a career in animal health studies, shelter medicine, or disaster preparedness and response efforts are encouraged to apply. Veterinary Student Scholarships $2,000 each 2007 Mildred Cole Sylvester Scholarship Winners: Kaitlyn Bender Oklahoma State University 10 Concentrations: small animal & equine emergency medicine Kate E. Breyer University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 10 Concentrations: public heath and regulatory veterinary medicine Holly Brown Louisiana State University 10 Concentrations: shelter medicine and disaster preparedness Elisa Ermilio Cornell University 10 Concentrations: food animal production and small animal medicine Maureen Carolyn Gates University of Pennsylvania 10 Interests: epidemiology and the spread of zoonotic diseases Tanya Giannantonio Iowa State University 10 Concentration: shelter medicine William F. Gilsenan III University of Pennsylvania 08 Concentration: food animal Interests: dairy production medicine and food safety Katharine Ho University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 09 Interest: animal emergency medicine Marcy MacMillan University of Pennsylvania 08 Concentration: small animal medicine Katherine M. Murphy Cornell University 08 Concentration: regulatory veterinary medicine Interests: food safety, risk analysis, emergency preparedness Zenithson Ng Cornell University 08 Concentration: shelter medicine Interests: human-animal bond, veterinary government legislation, rural area veterinary services Laura M. Rath Cornell University 09 Concentration: food animal medicine food safety & biosecurity Kevin Simmons Tuskegee University 10 Concentration: animal health studies Interests: advancements made in animal medicine that may also benefit human medicine AVMF Annual Report 2007 AVMF Annual Report 2007

7 AVMF Financial Statements The following are summarized statements of the financial position and activities of the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. Statement of Activities $82,369 $235,396 $58,939 $481,111 Donors of 2007 Gifts Corporations/Foundations Veterinarians Other Individuals Statement of Activities Unrestricted Temporarily Permanently (in dollars) Restricted Restricted Total Summarized Total Organizations REVENUE Donations 559, , , ,971 Earned Revenue Investment Income 105, , ,777 Other Income Net Assets Released from Restriction 465,693 (465,693) $857,815 Total Revenue $1,025,719 (37,480) $988,239 $1,096,748 EXPENSES Program/Grants Direct program expenses 465, , ,012 Indirect program expenses 69,852 69,852 93,847 Management and General 218, , ,904 Fundraising 173, ,019 54,312 $42,747 $26,000 $110,000 $155, 000 $275,000 Purpose of 2007 Grants Disaster/Emergency Preparedness/National Disaster/Emergency Preparedness/State Disaster/Emergency Preparedness/Individual Total Expenses $927,259 $927,959 $1,196,075 Change in Net Assets 98,460 (37,480) (60,980) (153,372) Animal Health Studies Education/Mildred Sylvester Scholarship Net Assets - beginning of year 804,676 1,335, ,515 2,253,272 2,406,644 $608,747 Net Assets - end of year $903,136 $1,297,601 $113,515 $2,314,252 $2,253, AVMF Annual Report 2007 AVMF Annual Report

8 In loving Memory of AVMF Donors Abby Alex Angel Annie April Argus Autumn Baby Baghera Bailey Bambi Bandit Barkley Barney Baron Basil Bastet Baxter Bear Beau Bebe Beethovan Belle Biscuit Bitsy Blackie Blaze Blossom Blue Bonnie Boo Boomer Boots Brandy Brittany Brownie Brutus Buddy Buffy Buster Buttons Callie Candy Caramel Casey Casper Cassie Champ Chance Charlie Charlotte Chelsea Cherokee China Chip Chloe Cinnamon Cleo CoCo Cody Comet Cookie Cooper Cosmo Cricket Crystal Cuddles Cupcake Daisy Dakota Dante Dexter Dickens Diego Dixie Dodger Domino Duchess Duke Duncan Dusty Ebony Eddie Elvis Emma Faith Felix Fergie Fiona Foxy Frisky Frosty Gabby Gemini Gia Gidget Gigi Ginger Gizmo Goldie Gracie Graymalkin Gus Hamlet Harley Heidi Hercules Holly Honey Houdini Hunter Indy Jackie Jade Jake Jasmine Java Jazz Jessie Junior Karma Katie Kayla Kelsey Khan Kira Kramer Lacey Ladybug Legend Leo Lexi Licorice Lily Lizzie Lola Louie Lucky Lucy Mack Maddie Madison Magenta Maggie Malibu Mandy Mango Mardi Max Maya Menow Merlin Mickey Mika Millie Milo Minnie Mischief Miss Kitty Misty Mitsy Mittens Mocha Molly Moose Morgan Muffin Murphy Nala Nellie Nemo Nikki Oliver Onyx Ophelia Opie Oreo Ozzy Patches Peanut Pearl Pebbles Penny Pepper Petey Petunia Phoebe Phoenix Pongo Pookie Popeye Precious Princess Pumpkin Punky Quincy Rascal Raven Rebel Relic Reno Riley Rio Rosco Rowdy Roxy Ruby Rusty Sable Sabrina Sadie Sage Salem Sam Samantha Sandy Sarah Sassy Saucy Savannah Scarlett Scooby Scooter Scout Scruffy Sebastian Shadow Sheba Shelly Shiloh Sidney Siegfried Sienna Sierra Simba Simon Skipper Skye Smokey Smoochie Smudge Snickers Snowball Socks Sparkle Spencer Spike Spooky Squeaker Star Sugar Suki Summer Sundance Sunny Susie Sweeney Sweetie Sylvester Tabitha Taco Tammy Tango Tarzan Tasha Taylor Taz Teddy Thor Thunder Tiger Timmy Tinkerbell Tippy Toby Trouble Tucker Twinkie Twix Tyson Venus Warlock Wesley Willie Wolf Yogi Zeus Ziggy Zoe and the many other beloved pets that have passed away this year. January 1 - December 31, 2007 On behalf of the AVMF Board of Directors, please accept our sincerest thanks for your generous support. The Legacy Society The Legacy Society honors individuals who desire to help strengthen the AVMF through deferred gifts or lifetime gifts of $50,000 or greater. Legacy Society Luther T. Albert, John D. Berthelsen, Mrs. Bernard W. Bigger Bason Po Song Chen, Joseph B. Coulter, Judy D. Davis Beverly Erickson Arthur Freeman, William J. Kay, Thomas R. Mack, James E.Nave, Patricia N. Olson, Sherbyn W. Ostrich, VMD David W. Reinhard, Dean A. Rice, John H. Richardson, Erwin Small, Dr. and Mrs. Edward E. Thompson Leonard M. Tinney, Walter G. Schendel, III Jack Stephens, William R. Van Dresser, Anna van Heeckeren,, MS Fritz Wood, CPA, CFP AVMF Donors Benefactor $100,000 and above Merial Benefactor $25,000 - $99,999 American Veterinary Medical Association Bayer Animal Health The Cleveland Foundation Dolphin Trust Benefactor $10,000 - $24,999 GlaxoSmithKline Leadership Circle Diamond: $5,000 - $9,999 Nels Backlund, Dr. and Mrs. Richard E. Coon Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Bud Hertzog Hartz Mountain Corporation Hill s Pet Nutrition, Inc The Iams Company The Steven Leuthold Family Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Roger Mahr Leadership Circle Platinum: $2,500 - $4,999 James Ford Bell Foundation Bill Estheimer, and Jerry Moore, Bill Smith Holcomb, Susan Long, Dr. Kelly Lyons Novartis Animal Health US, Inc. Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. Paul Patrick, III, Subaru of America Inc. Texas Veterinary Medical Association Dr. and Mrs. Lyle P. Vogel Robert Wolterman, Leadership Circle Gold: $1,000 - $2,499 Horace G. Blalock, Patrick Bremer, Gary C. Bullard, Ms. Helen Caldwell-Bowen Rene Alexandra Carlson, Drs. Shari and Mark Cobb Bill Connolly, Larry and Carleen R. Corry 12 AVMF Annual Report 2007 AVMF Annual Report

9 Ms. Barbara Davis Dr. and Mrs. Larry G. Dee Mari A. Delaney, Janet Dee Donlin, Eric Lawrence Eisen, Ms. Judith Elkin Ms. Jane V. Engel Thomas G. Fansher, George F. Fischer, Cynthia J. Fordyce Fort Dodge Animal Health Drs. Gail and Joseph Golab Robert P. Gordon, Green Acres Market Stephen Hansen, Hartford Veterinary Medical Association Jan Hines, George Ferguson Holmes, Steven Hunholz, Huntley Veterinary Ms. Patricia Hyde LaFayette Veterinary Clinic Adam J. Langer, Mary Beth and Steve Leininger Ms. Nanette G. Mamparo Matthews Animal Clinic William J. McEniry, Dr. and Mrs. Howard Moore Timothy Montgomery, Neal, Gerber and Eisenberg LLP Kim A. Nicholas, Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association Dr. and Mrs. Sherbyn W. Ostrich Keith and Susan Prasse, Katherine T. Ranzinger, Martin D. Reed, Tracy Rhodes, Mr. David A. Roe Jan Gordon Rossiter, Sheldon B. Rubin, Ms. Phyllis Sewall Samuel E. Strahm, Richard P. Streett, Jr., VMD Mark A. Summers Wayne Tush, Anna M. van Heeckeren,, MS Veterinary Pet Insurance Company James C. Waggoner, Margaret Mary Walsh, Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine Robert S. Wilcox, Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association Patron: $500 - $999 AAALAC Alabama Veterinary Medical Association Rex Anderson, Dr. and Mrs. Douglas G. Aspros Auxiliary to the AVMA Patrick H. Barry, David Beauchamp, Berglund Animal Kayla Boyer, James and Pat Brandt, James A. Brett, Broadview Animal and Bird John R. Brooks, Robert Burgess, Joanne Burns, Butler Animal Health Supply Heather Case, Charlottesville Veterinary Chenoweth Animal, PLLC Andy Cherry, Mark S. Davis, W. Ron DeHaven, Karin and Dan Dixson Luise Jacquelyn Drane- Bruno, Bernard and Patricia Farrell, VMD Dr. Felton and Dr. Johnston S. Fox, Charles F. Franz, Rachel L Frasure, Faith M. Gaynor White, Germinder and Associates, Inc. Kerry Gilbert, P. Ray Glick, Dr. and Mrs. Gregory S. Hammer Healthypet Corp. Charles Mackey Hendrix, Mary Jo Howe, Hal L. Jenkins, Joseph H. Kinnarney, Leroy Krum, Legacy Professionals LLP Dr. and Mrs. Bruce W. Little Nathan Marti, Drs. McFadden, Still, Armstrong, and Mane Kay McGuire, Missouri Veterinary Medical Association Mountain Empire Animal New York State Veterinary Medical Society Wayne E. North, Edward and Carrie Osterman, Mrs. Jean Parlin Deborah S. Patt, VMD Paw Patch Animal Jamie Pursell, Drs. Salmon and Giuffre Linda Schneider, Bill Sharpe, Bianca Williamson Shaw, Margaret A. Shively, Dr. and Mrs. Early M. Sink James and Mary Southam Foundation Gregory S. Svoboda, Robert Thompson, Donna Walsh, Margaret Walsh, Jennifer Wilcox, Terry L. Woltman, Colleague: $250 - $499 Eric Mu Fai Ching Ako, William W. Armfield, Joe Bailey, Thomas and Maija Baynes Ms. Linda Bell Ms. Barbara Biddle and Family Peter Birzon, Mr. John Blayney Grace Fleming Bransford, Cynthia Brooks, Barry C. Browning, Richard Brungardt, Dana A Buoscio, Joanne Carlson, Bonnie M. Carter, Chesapeake Veterinary Dermatology Associates Henry E Childers, Theresa A. Cianciolo, Sarah Louise Clendenen Theodore J. Cohn, R.L. Collinson, James O. Cook, Jim and Louanne Dale John C Davis, Wayne E. Dear, MD Donald G Denton, James R. Dickes, Ms. Debbie Diddle Ms. Dayle Dierks Kurtis A. Dunckel, Drs. Eddy, Jones and Bailey Linda Factor and Steve Kanter Richard Eric Fish, Debra Flake, Dean E. Gebroe, Ronald Gill, Heather Glover, Gregory Welsh Godon, VMD Eric Gofreed, Arnold L. Goldman, J. Greenfield, Wiley J. Greenway, Richard E. Guelzow, Mr. Roger C. Hahn Dennis Hausmann, Jessica Heard, J. Greg Houtsma, Ms Dorothy J. Ipavec Ralph Johnson, Rodney G. Johnson, Ms. Elaine Kasper Tamara and Mark Kenney Jennifer A. Kerley, Ms. Karen Kish Mr. James P. Klich Ms. Martha Ann Kollmorgen Larry M. Kornegay, Janver D. Krehbiel, Kevin Kunde, Ms. Rebecca Kuprowicz, MBA Garth W Lamb, Dr. and Mrs. Harold N. Lange Patricia Levitt, Dr. Stephen Lichiello and Dr. Sally Suttenfield Karen L. Longo, Marvin R. Maas, Sharon M. MacIvor-Bauer, Lynn A. McCarron, Phil McKinney, Lynne C. McNutt Dr. and Mrs. R. Douglas Meckes Dawn Metzger, Roberta Meyer, J. Michael Mongue, Louis S. Mogyoros, Ms. Barbara Moore Ms. Ginger Morton Harry C. Mussman, Diane and David Nars Howard and Linda Newman Sarah Nicolson, Raymond G. Pahle, Richard A. Parsons, Jr., Raye A. Pearson, Ms. Linda Radnor Jesse Richardson, John H. Richardson, Charles R. Rigdon, Ms. Julie A. Rodriguez Kim Runge, Stephanie Louise Russo, Alvin H. Safanie, Mr. Don Sawyer Audrey and Joann Schlegel Roddy C. Sharp, Dr. Steven and Pat Shores Bruce Allen Simmons, Donald P. Smith, Ms. Erika Spaegele Ms. Ann W. Spragens Laurie Sue Swanson, Robert Melvin Thompson, Leonard Martin Tinney, Jason Thorn, Harold T. Trimmer, Scott Turk, Jeffrey Williams, Jim and Maureen Wilson Lori Winkler, Ms. Jennifer Wood Patricia Young, Youngs Animal Associate: $100 - $249 Mark Abdy, William M. Adams, Woodrow James Allen, Leland C. Allenstein, American Express Foundation Margret Andersen, Dorothy P. Anderson James G. Anderson, Larry Anderson, Animal Medical Centre of Greensboro Mrs. Richard and Karen Antweiler Christy Artuso, At Home Mobile Vet Clinic Janis H. Audin, Auxiliary to the Alabama VMA Auxiliary to the Arkansas VMA Auxiliary to the Kansas VMA Auxiliary to the Nebraska VMA Auxiliary to the New York State VMA Auxiliary to the Ohio VMA Auxiliary to the South Carolina VMA AVMA Communications Division Michael K. Axthelm, Amy Jill Ayers, Charles W. Baltzell, The Bannerman Family John C. Barck, Ms. Gail Barclay Holly Bartholf, Susan Bassett, Dr. and Mrs. Robert Batchelor Ms. Barbara C. Bechler David Bechtol, Donald L. Beckett, Jr., James C. Beckley, Ms. Carolyn Beller Ms. Linda Benson Ann and Stephen Berthe Arthur A. Bickford, Dr. and Mrs. Wesley Bieritz Sue K. Billings, George W. Bishop, Michael and Karen Bishop Ms. Alleson Bixler Edward C. Bland, Kim Blindauer-Wolfe, Paul and Susan Bloom Mrs. Kuniko Boettcher Ms. Diane Bohannon Henry E. Bohn, Ms. Karen Bohon Nicholas Booth, Stephanie Borns-Weil, Mary Boudreaux, Jean G. Bouldin, 14 AVMF Annual Report 2007 AVMF Annual Report

10 Susan Elizabeth Bradley, Mr. Edmund D. Brandt Ms. Jeannee Brave Edward T. Braye, Ms. Patricia L. Brennan Ms. Carol A. Bretscher Ms. Lisa G. Brigham Ralph L. Brinster, Ms. Dawn Brohn Donald Brown, James E. Brown, Ms. Marcia Brown Starlin Gary Brown, Susan Brown, Ms. Linda L. Bryant Beth A. Buchanan, Bruce W. Bumstead, Patricia A Burke-Wey, Steve Burns, Ms. Debra E. Burrell Mark D. Butler, John Edward Cannon, Paul Caputo, Richard and Diane Carlson Ms. Sharon B. Carnes David Carron, Ms Tina Casale Marvin T. Case, Robert F. Case, Michael Cates, Ann S. Cavender, Ms. Gail Cerveny Mr. Howard K. Chappell Cynthia Charlier, Donald Cheatham, Nicole Chevalier, Richard E. Coleman, Elizabeth L. Conrad, Pierre A. Conti, Mr. Jim Conyngham Irene Mary Cote, John E. Cozad, Suzanne Craig, Courtney Cramer, Patricia Crockett, David Cromer, Carrie Grace, Pamela J. Cuevas, William Curry, Joseph Dalgo, Helen E. Dane, Valerie J. Daubenmier, John Darrell Daubert, Meghan Davis, Ms. Nancy L. Davis John and Laurie Day, M. E. DeBiasse, Julie Eileen Dechant, Ms. Rebecca K. Deignan Mr. Gregory Dennis and Ms. Catherine Lynch Ms. Jenifer Dewolf Ms. Edith Dieckow Robert A. Dietl, William Dobbertien, Lydia Lincoln Donaldson, VMD Henry M. Doremus, Ms. Karen G. Dowell Mr. John F. Dreher Richard R. Dubielzig, Bernadette M. Dunham, Mr. Michael G. Dunleavy Laura D. Earle-Imre, Robert J. Eberhart, VMD Edgar Hugh Eckermann, Ingeborg L. Eggert, Michelle Egli, Jesse Eichenbaum, Mr. Tom Eidell Nancy D. Elliot, Jay M. Empel, Sam and Silas Enloe Natalie Enzmann, Page M. Eppele, Robert Essig, Theodore Evans, Jr., Sidney Alton Ewing, Ms. Stacy Falconer Charles J. Farho, Daniel R. Farnell, Michael and Jennifer Fedorchak Dr. Thomas W. Fell William Michael Fenwick, Ms. Pam Fernandez Mr. Jim Flanigan Faith C. Flower, Dorothy Flynn, Clark Fobian, Kenneth and Sandra Fouts Timothy and Lynn Fouts Mary R. Frautschy, John I. Freeman, Kristen Friedrichs, Ms. Barbara J. Fry Sarah Garst, Greg and Helen Gautier Ms. Nancy Gebler Gerald W. George, John B. Gifford, Thomas A. Gilligan, Mrs. June T. Ginand Susan L. Giovengo, James Glassford, Tamar Bianca Goldstein, VMD Goodlettsville Animal Tom Goodwin, Lauren E. Gordon Marcia E. Gortowski, Elmer R. Graber, Marta Granstedt Volkmann, Michael and Rosemarie Greenberg Henry D. Greenwald, Ms. Sarah C. Greenwood John H. Greve, Ms. Ann Gualano Fred R. Guenther, VMD Maria D. C. Guerra, Richard G. Guthrie, Ms. Linda Hadley Ellis Hall, Marion A. Hammarlund, Billy B. Hancock, Mrs. Verna C. Hannah Ann M. Hargis, Karen Harvey, Matt and M. C. Hatley John A. Hauge, Kirstin Haugeto, Mr. and Mrs. Hedderich Dr. Mark and Melinda Helfat Hemlock Bluffs Animal E. Charles Hendricks, Ray Allen Hephner, William H. Herbold, III, Bobby J. Herlovich, Paul M. Herr, Ms. Alice Hersey Kristen Lynn Hibbetts, Sarah Hinds, Howard H. Hine, Jr., Edward J. Hinsman, Laura Hinton, Kathleen Marie Holan, John Holste, David Martin Hood, William and Kathryn Hopkins Mr. Cliff Hubbard Ronald J. Hunt, Paul W. Husted, VMD Julio A. Ibanez, Mr. Thomas Ickes Frederick Ingle, Integrity Manufacturing Co. Kenneth S. Ishimoto, Ms. Tammy M. Isom Ms. Dorothy L. Janousek Terry L. Jantzen, K. Jeglum, Virginia W. Jenkins, Ronald C. Jensen, Roxanne Jewell, LaRue W. Johnson, Richard W. Johnson, Jones Animal Clarence E. Jones, Ms. Nancy E. Jones George Jury, Dr. Barbara Kalvig and Dr. James M. Shorter Sharon L. Kaschenbach, Bill and Cathy Kastner Elizabeth J. Kellogg, Wesley and Scott Kevelson Mr. G. Scott King J. Malcolm Kling, Charles D. Knecht, VMD Ms. Sue Knudson Ronald J. Kolar, Mr. Jeffrey N. Kopacka Barbara Korry, Ms. Margot Krisslep Daniel E. Lafontaine, Ms. Mary A. Lafsky Jennifer F. Lane, Marianne Lange, Christine Kay Laskin, Robert A. Latham, Ms. Louann R. Lauer Lorin D. Lawrence, Leianne K. Lee Loy, Joan M. Lee, Robert A. Lee, Gary R. Leff, Edwin Leonard, Albert Lewis Leslie, Mr. Donald D. Lett Charles W. Livingston, Jr., Locust Grove Vet Clinic Diana Loeffler, John Lormore, James Lutz, George and Claire Mabry David L. Madden, Leesa Kae Maldonado, Peter L. Malnati, Danise Susan Martinez, Patrick C. Matchette, Mr. James K. Mattie Ms. Marilyn Mause Kimberly A. May, Bernhard H. Mayer, Mrs. Nancy McCaffrey Ms. Joan E. McCauley Catherine L. McClelland, Frank and Sue McCracken James C. McCrea, David L. McCrystle, Mr. Ellice McDonald, Jr. Robert James McKee, Melanie McLean, Michael McMenomy, Ronald L. McNutt, Donna M. McWilliams, Dr. Connie M. Meis Bruce K. Menefee Aimee H. Meyer, Thomas F. Meyer, Mrs. June Miner Allen Y. Miyahara, Andrew Miz, Juliann M. Moenter, Eric Monnet, Sherry Monsef and Long Nguyen Ms. Katherine Moore Mari Morimoto, Yeudit L.Morningstar, Deanna M. Moseley, Ronald Moyer, Moyock Animal Ms. Kim K. Muha Laddie Munger, Mr. Daniel H. Murawski Thomas G. Murnane, Steven and Sherry Nalbone Mrs. Huggy Nelson Neal S. Nelson, Dr. Norwood R. Neumann Mr. Richard Madrid John Coy New, Ms. Rebecca Newman Brice E. Niemi, North County Dermatology Clinic Norwin Veterinary Gerald Olney Ms. Tracy M Olsen-Pacton Patricia Olson, Ms. Vicky Ondell Roger J. Panciera, Anne Parker, Michael Paros, John R. Pascoe, Judith I. Pawlusiow, Ms. Mary M. Payne Wendell M. Peden, Clinton L. Pedersen, Lynne M. Pedersen, Robin Gardner Perry, Ms. Holly Peterson Roy H. Peterson, Mari Jo Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Alan C. Pierce Mr. John N. Pierce Donald L. Piermattei, Robert F. Playter, Konnie Plumlee, Bill and Naomi K. Pomper Kimberly Pope-Robinson, Dr. Robert William Poteet James C. Prendergast, David A. Prigel, Gregory and Sherri Proehl Cherie Pucheu-Haston, Alejandro Raya and Elizabeth Fouts Ms. Jennifer Rector Jerome Reinke, Daisy Richardson, Lewis and Jeanne Ringel Ms. Lisa Roach Margaret Robertson, Carlos Rodriguez, Harmon A. Rogers, R. Gary Roop, Conway J. Rosell, Arline Claire Rosenfeld, VMD James N. Ross, Jr, Roger Rowley, Mr. Keith Royston Jacquelin Sahadevan, Ruth and William Salvador Ms. Caryl Chambers Robert C. Dodson, Ms. Debbie Fisher Catherine Grossi, Ann B. Holt, Dr. J. Malcolm Kling Rick Mastrocola, Dale C. Mowbray, Michael Pfander, Dwayne Sargent, 16 AVMF Annual Report 2007 AVMF Annual Report

11 Thomas R. Sawa, John Robert Scamahorn, Ms. Sandra K. Schoch Bradford Kent Scott, Dr. Richard Scott Ms. Barbara Sue Sears Michael Selmer, Vernon W. Seltrecht, Ms. Arlene J. Setzer Ms. Frieda Shama Mr. Robert Sherdling Ms. Anne Sheret Mr. Richard S. Shields Richard Shinn, Emily Shirey-Rapp, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Sironik Patrick Kennedy Skipton, Ms. Jacqueline D. Skubly Joe L. Sledge, Craig Allan Smith, William Gail Smith, Ms. Margaret B. Smoak Ms. Deborah Spector A. James Spencer Mark Spire, Clifford Sporn, SPX Foundation David St. Lifer, Ms. Mary Loudell Staunton James H. Steele, Jennifer Arlene Stewart, John Stoner, William H. Sullivan, Larry Sunbury, George Swart, Robert L. Sweat, Ms Janis Swiderski John W. Switzer, Ms. Cynthia Syverson- Mercer Ms. Nicole Taylor William M. Taylor, Ms. Lynn Teesch Ms Patricia E. Tesone Brad J Thacker, William John Thonsen, Danny Thrash, Lisa Tommelein Ann Marie Trimmer, Gayle Trotter, Mr. Jason R. Trueblood Ms. Katherine N. Tucker April Steele, Tupelo Small Animal George A. Twitero, Jane Ulsafer-VanLanen Michael E. Vahldieck Suzanne Vana, Laddie Annette VanDyke, Gary VanGelder, Mr. Dirk J. Venderink Charles and Maggie Vesely James Reid, Beverly and Alvin Voss Elizabeth J. Wade, William C. Wafer, Ms. Zoe L. Wakefield Robert and Diane Walcott James B. Walford, III, William Stuart Wallace, III, Mary Mae Walser, VMD Jack Walther, Anita Balla Walton, Alan and Susan Walz Ms. Marian H. Warren James M. Weber, William Welter, Karyn West, M. Maureen West Western Veterinary Conference Mary A. Whitlock, Elizabeth Lee Whitney, Vicky J. Wilkey, Cynthia J. Willer, Shirley Williams, Saundra E. Willis, Willows At Home Dr. and Mrs. William Winkler James Scott Winsor, Dan Winters Photography Ms. H. Arleen Wolek Lauren G. Wolfe, Ann Wolicki-Ascher, Timothy J. Woody, Ms. Angelina Worman Thompson T. Wright, Robert Charles Wyand, Shannon Wylie, Karen Young, Ms. Valerie L. Young Frank W. Zak, Paul and Barbara Zentgraf In Kind Donations American Veterinary Medical Association Encore Printing Pet Memorial Program Participants Each year veterinarians express their sympathy to thousands of grieving pet owners in a very special way. Veterinarians or individuals can make a donation to the Foundation in the name of a deceased animal. Upon receiving the memorial donation, the Foundation sends the pet owner a personalized keepsake certificate acknowledging the gift in their pet s name. Homer Veterinary Clinic PC Homer, AK Arkansas Diagnostic Laboratory, Maumelle, AR Speedway Veterinary, Tucson, AZ Culver City Animal Culver City, CA East San Rafael Veterinary Clinic, San Rafael, CA Coal Ridge Animal Longmont, CO Special Friends Veterinary Clinic, Aurora, CO Wadsworth Animal, Lakewood, CO Kensington Bird & Animal, Kensington, CT Arbor Pet, Fort Lauderdale, FL Barry Veterinary Destin, FL Dadeland Animal Miami, FL Dunnellon Animal Dunnellon, FL God s Creatures Small Animal Clinic, Stuart, FL Healing ARTS Veterinary Center, West Palm Beach, FL Mobile Veterinary Service Hilliard, FL Pace Veterinary Clinic Pace, FL VCA Nob Hill Animal, Plantation, FL Bremer Veterinary Clinic Savannah, GA Island Animal Saint Simons Island, GA Northside Drive Pet, Atlanta, GA Tugaloo Animal Lavonia, GA Berglund Animal Evanston, IL Countryside Animal Clinic Northbrook, IL Huntley Veterinary Huntley, IL Corydon Animal Corydon, IN Chenoweth Animal, Louisville, KY Meyer Veterinary Services, Inc., Louisville, KY Towne South Animal, Shreveport, LA A.P.A.W. Veterinary Lanham, MD Gaithersburg Square Veterinary Clinic Gaithersburg, MD Rock Spring Veterinary Clinic, Forest Hill, MD Severna Park Veterinary, Severna Park, MD Kennebunk Veterinary, Kennebunk, ME Little River Veterinary, Belfast, ME Dunckel Veterinary, Davison, MI Gibraltar Veterinary, Gibraltar, MI Great Lakes Animal Clinton Township, MI East Valley Animal Clinic Apple Valley, MN Lee s Summit Animal, Lee s Summit, MO Paw Patch Animal Florissant, MO Warrensburg Animal, Warrensburg, MO Tupelo Small Animal, Tupelo, MS All Creatures Veterinary Services, Big Timber, MT Animal Medical Centre of Greensboro, Greensboro, NC Hemlock Bluffs Animal, Cary, NC Hickory Animal Hickory, NC Matthews Animal Clinic Matthews, NC Sedgefield Animal Greensboro, NC Steele Creek Animal, Charlotte, NC Animal Emergency Clinic Omaha, NE 4 Paws Animal Englishtown, NJ Oakland Animal Oakland, NJ Desert Pines Equine Center Las Vegas, NV Advanced Animal Care Center, South Huntington, NY Central Veterinary Associates, Valley Stream, NY Churchville Veterinary, Churchville, NY Compassionate Companion Care, Elmira, NY Dewitt Animal Dewitt, NY Kings Bay Veterinary, Brooklyn, NY LaFayette Veterinary Clinic LaFayette, NY Larchmont Animal Larchmont, NY Macedon Veterinary Care Macedon, NY New York Veterinary, New York, NY Sag Harbor Veterinary Clinic, Sag Harbor, NY South Fork Animal Wainscott, NY St. Francis Animal Brooklyn, NY Syosset Animal Syosset, NY VIMAS, New York, NY Broadview Animal and Bird, Seven Hills, OH Dixie Veterinary Clinic Dayton, OH Edenwood Veterinary Clinic Tiffin, OH Family Pet Center Countryside, Kinsman, OH Mt. Pleasant Animal, Fairfield, OH Oak Pointe Veterinary Care Dover, OH Perrysburg Animal Care Perrysburg, OH Twin Maples Veterinary, West Carrollton, OH Western Reserve Veterinary Service, Akron, OH All About Animals Claremore, OK Back on Track Vet Rehab Portland, OR Countryside Animal Clinic Junction City, OR Animal Wellness Clinic Biglerville, PA Farrell Veterinary Associates, Inc., Newville, PA Coats Veterinary Rocky Mount, SC Live Oak Veterinary Clinic Moncks Corner, SC Patrick Veterinary Clinic Charleston, SC Belle Fourche Veterinary Clinic, Belle Fourche, SD Cherry Point Animal, Kingsport, TN Crossroads Pet Professionals Brentwood, TN Jones Animal Bristol, TN McCarty Veterinary Clinic Kingsport, TN Mountain Empire Animal, Johnson City, TN North Shelby Animal, Millington, TN Sycamore Shoals Animal, Elizabethton, TN Unicoi for Animals Erwin, TN Youngs Animal Johnson City, TN Clear Creek Animal Seabrook, TX Granbury Animal Clinic Granbury, TX Henderson Co. Veterinary, Athens, TX Manor Veterinary Manor, TX Marion Animal Marion, TX Stonebriar Veterinary Centre, Frisco, TX Suburbia North Animal, Houston, TX At Your Door Veterinary Services, Providence, UT University Veterinary, Salt Lake City, UT Charlottesville Veterinary, Charlottesville, VA Poquoson Veterinary, Poquoson, VA VCA Chancellor Animal, Fredericksburg, VA Vienna Animal Vienna, VA Blue Mountain Animal Clinic, Port Angeles, WA Cedar River Animal, Renton, WA Animal of Chetek Chetek, WI 18 AVMF Annual Report 2007 AVMF Annual Report AVMF Annual Report 2007 AVMF Annual Report 2007

12 Gifts in Honor or Memory In 2007, the AVMF received gifts in Honor or in Memory of the following individuals: Mr. Frank J. Aiello Calvin Andrews, Sr. Animal Medical Clinic Jason Appelstein Margie Barnes Peter Bashara, Linda Burmeister Tina Burns Dr. Daniel Castillo Lysle Cerf Dr. Larry Corry Clement C. Darrow III,, MPH Dr. Richard Dixon Mr. Peter Donadio Casey Duncanson John Gehrmann Gentle Doctor Animal Dr. Gail Golab Tony Griffith Mary Hirschy Dr. Marguerite Hoey Dr. Heather Knapp Dr. Larry Kornegay Richard H. Long, Mary Lou Ava Beth Moldoff Mike Mullican, The Murray Hill Vets & Staff Dr. Shelton Pinkerton Murray Pollock, Dr. Henry Smith, Gaye Stallings Frank Van Tassel Mrs. Ellen Verbsky Dr. Lyle Vogel Dr. Mitchell Wasko Kathy Wodehouse How You can Help There are many ways to support current programs or create a legacy of support for high quality programs in the future. To make a gift, please use the enclosed envelope or, for more information, call the Foundation Cash This is the easiest way to give. Checks should be made payable to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. You can deduct cash gifts from your income in the year they are donated. Stock and other securities Gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds, and mutual funds can be an excellent way of making a gift to the AVMF, and at the same time can result in additional tax savings for you. Estate gifts Due to space limitations, our honor roll includes only those donors of $100 or more. Please know that we gratefully acknowledge the hundreds of other individuals who supported the important work we do. We apologize for any oversights and encourage you to call them to our attention. Please contact the AVMF at 847/ Gifts through a will or a living trust allow you to control the assets during your lifetime and make an impact on the future of the AVMF after your death. These gifts reduce your estate and could help reduce your estate taxes. The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is a national nonprofit organization and is tax exempt under the Internal Revenue Service regulation 501(c)(3). Our audited financial statement is available upon request. Donate online today at 20 AVMF Annual Report 2007 AVMF Annual Report

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