Petting a golden retriever

Researching what matters

We study the challenges that can separate pets from the people who love them, turning what we learn into better ways to help families stay together.

Research & collaboration to expand access to veterinary care

Access to veterinary care is the biggest challenge facing animal welfare, but we can’t solve the issue alone. Through our national State of Pet Care studies with Gallup and other research partnerships, we uncover insights into veterinary care and the challenges pets and families face. Explore research findings, key insights and practical tools to help understand these challenges and join us in creating solutions that expand access to care.

Veterinary Care

The State of Pet Care
Exploring the veterinarian perspective

The second study with Gallup revealed that clients’ financial considerations limit their ability to provide care.

RESEARCH & RESOURCES

State of Pet Care research

Our first study in partnership with Gallup explored pet parents’ perspectives on accessing veterinary care.

Veterinarian caring for dog

Payment plan study

Expanding payment options for pet parents can help more pets get the veterinary care they need. 

Payment plan findings

Accessible clinic playbook

Find templates and practical tools to help build sustainable non-profit veterinary clinics in your community.

Toolkit

Innovative care models

As cost impacts access to veterinary care, pet parents look for non-traditional services for their pets.

Study graphic
Veterinarian taking care of dog

Our $100M commitment toward solutions

We invest in programs that address the barriers preventing people from accessing veterinary care for their pets.