Banfield and its associates give back to change the lives of animals and the people who love them
In 2016, Banfield Pet medical facility cared for much more than 2.5 million dogs and 500,000 cats through its network of much more than 960 hospitals across the united states and Puerto Rico. but the company is, and always has been, much more than a medical facility network. Within and beyond its medical facility walls, Banfield, along with its associates, partners and pet owners, continued to put its passion for pet well-being into practice with a year’s worth of community-focused initiatives. Each action added up to impact much more than 145,000 animals in need across the country last year. Highlights from 2016 include:
Banfield Pet medical facility (PRNewsFoto/Banfield Pet Hospital)
Company-sponsored volunteerism: much more than 2,800 Banfield associates volunteered over 11,500 hours in 144 U.S. cities, impacting much more than 94,000 animals and people.
Disaster relief: meeting the most acute needs, Banfield helped much more than 5,000 impacted and displaced animals following catastrophic flooding in West Virginia and Louisiana.
Free veterinary care for shelter and rescue animals: Well-being became much more available to much more than 900 animals from 81 shelters who were treated by Banfield leading up to new medical facility openings in 45 local communities.
Free veterinary care for animals in need: Banfield donated much more than $230,000 in veterinary services to help 326 animals through its hope funds program, which offers life-saving veterinary care to animals of critically low income pet owners.
Preventive care clinics: Veterinarians offered preventive pet care at 12 clinics, offering 760 animals with services including wellness exams, vaccinations, heartworm testing and prevention, flea and tick treatment and more.
Environmental stewardship: Banfield’s new corporate headquarters received LEED* Platinum certification, the highest designation possible from the U.S. green building Council. In addition to other environmentally sustainable efforts, much more than 4,200 trees were saved thanks to recycling within Banfield hospitals.
Banfield Foundation: In its second year, the foundation awarded much more than $1.2 million in grants to support much more than 140 pet-related non-profits, helping nearly 45,000 pets.
Beyond efforts directly impacting pets, Banfield also recognized the Banfield better together Fund™, a nonprofit recognized to help meet critical needs of associates in the aftermath of a natural or manmade disaster. because its launch in September 2016, the nonprofit has already offered tax-free grants to several qualifying associates impacted by both floods and fire.
“At Banfield, corporate Social responsibility goes beyond our individual commitments and programs—it is reflected in the heart of how we operate responsibly as a business,” said Vincent Bradley, Banfield president and CEO. “As we look ahead to 2017, I am thrilled to embark on another year of working together to impact the animals and people we serve, the communities where we live and work, and the broader veterinary profession.”
Banfield is committed to using our distinct resources, reach and relationships to improve the well-being of pets, people, communities and the veterinary profession. In February 2017, Banfield will release its full 2016 corporate Social responsibility report, including a extensive review of all charitable giving and community service programs.
For much more information visit Banfield.com/Community or BanfieldFoundation.org.
*The LEED rating system is the foremost program for buildings, homes and communities that are designed, constructed, maintained and operated for improved environmental and human health performance.
About Banfield Pet Hospital®
Founded in Portland, Ore., in 1955, Banfield is the largest general veterinary practice in the world. In 2007, Banfield joined the Mars, Inc. family of businesses, and today it is much more than 960 hospitals strong in neighborhoods across the united states and Puerto Rico. much more than 3,000 veterinarians at Banfield are committed to giving animals the highest quality of veterinary care. Banfield hospitals offer a full range of extensive medical services, computerized medical records, preventive care plans for animals and extended operating hours. Banfield Pet medical facility helps extend the lives of millions of animals every year through optimum wellness Plans®. For journalists seeking much more information, visit Banfield.com or contact the Media Hotline at 888-355-0595.
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