Improving access to advanced veterinary care for rescued cats and dogs.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The objectives of this study were as follows: (1) to describe the AMC to the Rescue (AMCTTR) funding criteria and the application process; (2) to describe the distribution of species cared for through the program, the medical conditions treated in cats compared with those treated in dogs and the cost of that care; and (3) to define the successes and challenges of the program.

Methods

The AMCTTR database was reviewed for applications submitted between 1 January 2020 and 31 December 2022. Data collected included the following: the date of application; rescue organization seeking financial support; species; age of pet at time of application; expenditures funded by AMCTTR; and the method by which the rescue organization learned about AMCTTR. The animals in the AMCTTR

SUBMITTER: Hohenhaus AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10811763 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature