Vetega Inc

Vetega Inc

Lake Elmore, VT

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VETerinary Efforts in Giving to Animals (VETEGA) is a volunteer-run non-profit founded in 2005 to help injured and ownerless animals across Lamoille County, Vermont. Through a partnership with Lamoille Valley Veterinary Services, the organization provides funding for veterinary medical and surgical care, places stray cats into adoptive homes, and accepts owner-surrendered cats in circumstances preventing unnecessary euthanasia. They also provide emergency medical grants of up to $500 for local pet owners facing proven financial hardship.

Areas served Lamoille County, Vermont

Vetega Inc serves Lamoille County, Vermont.

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How it works

Cats ready for adoption are placed into homes through a partnership with Lamoille Valley Veterinary Services (LVVS).

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How does VETEGA help stray and ownerless cats?

VETEGA partners with local veterinarians to provide funding for stray cats and their medical needs, and helps place them into adoptive homes through their partnership with Lamoille Valley Veterinary Services.

Does VETEGA accept owner-surrendered cats?

Yes, in partnership with Lamoille Valley Veterinary Services, VETEGA accepts owner-surrendered cats for medical care and adoption under limited circumstances aimed at preventing unnecessary euthanasia.

Does VETEGA provide financial assistance for pet medical emergencies?

Yes. For pet owners in Lamoille County with proven financial need, VETEGA provides grants of up to $500 to help cover the costs of emergency and unexpected veterinary care, with partner veterinarians matching a portion of the grants.

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Surrendering a cat

In partnership with Lamoille Valley Veterinary Services (LVVS), VETEGA accepts owner-surrendered cats for medical care and adoption in limited circumstances to prevent unnecessary euthanasia.

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