Giving Back Magazine May 2019 | Page 58

Service VCA ANIMAL HOSPITAL Protecting and Serving those that Protect and Serve VCA Charities supporting San Diego Police Foundation V CA Animal Hospitals in San Diego and San Diego Police K9 Unit have had a working relationship for over 20 years. VCA veterinarians have been looking after San Diego’s four legged officers by making sure they are healthy and ready to serve by providing wellness services to keep them ready to serve and specialized treatments when K9s are ill or injured. It is this long-standing partnership that led VCA Animal Hospitals in San Diego and its nonprofit 58 GBSAN.COM | MAY 2019 partner organization, VCA Charities, to work with San Diego Police Foundation to help raise funds to help fund vital equipment and training needs of the San Diego Police Department (SDPD). These efforts enhance law enforcement’s ability to protect citizens, apprehend suspects, gather evidence and give prosecutors the tools they need to increase conviction rates. SDPD directly supports 1.3 million residents of all ages, but the reach also extends to anyone who lives, works or visits the San Diego area. This year, they have come together again to raise awareness and funds for worthy local and regional companion animal nonprofit organizations with