Good Samaritan Fund
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
