College of Veterinary Medicine

Development & External Relations

Good Samaritan Fund


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Good Samaritan Fund

A Helping Hand!
The Good Samaritan Fund started with a $1,000 donation given to the College of Veterinary Medicine by a faculty member who found an injured animal on the side of the road in the mid 1990's. 

The Good Samaritan Fund is used exclusively to treat ownerless or special needs animals that, ideally but not exclusively, also present a teaching opportunity for our students. 

You may recall the story of a dog named Hope who was brought to the WSU Teaching Hospital for repair of injuries caused by a gunshot wound to her head at the hand of her former owner. Hope won the hearts of many, prompting donations to the Good Samaritan Fund in order to help other animals.

NOTE:  Good Samaritan funds are only awarded for treatment of animals at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University.


To be eligible for financial support through the Good Samaritan fund:

  • Patients eligible for support will be common companion animal species. Such patients will have a need for life saving procedures and a reasonable prognosis for good long-term recovery.
  • Patients will be either ownerless or owned by clients that cannot pay for care due to circumstances beyond the client's control. Animals from animal control agencies, humane societies, and business entities will be considered owned and not eligible for funds.
  • Patients without an owner must have a temperament that does not prevent future adoption.

To inquire if your pet may be eligible for financial support through the Good Samaritan fund contact:

Dr. Harmon Rogers, Hospital Director using this Request Form


Donations can be sent to: 

The College of Veterinary Medicine through the WSU Foundation provides many opportunities for giving and involvement. Several special programs allow donors to work together to affect change for students, a faculty, and staff. We are grateful for your support. 

Please specify donations made to the Good Samaritan Fund 

For more information on this or any other College giving program please contact Lynne Haley at 509.335.5021.

If you are making a gift with a check, please make the check out to the WSU Foundation and send to:

    Lynne T. Haley
    Director of Development, Veterinary Development  & External Relations
    PO Box 647010
    Washington State University
    Pullman WA 99164-7010

Telephone: 509-335-5021
Fax: 509-335-2132

Email: lhaley@vetmed.wsu.edu

or contact a specific member of our staff

Online Donations can be made through the WSU Foundation

 

Thanks to the children from Montreal for their donations to the Good Samaritan fund.



Last Edited: Feb 15, 2008 10:33 AM
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