The Summit Veterinary Ride for Farley took place in September, raising more than $65,000 for people and pets in need. Thirty-four cyclists rode up to 160 km for the charity bike ride in Milton, Ont., raising funds and awareness for the Farley Foundation. Thank you to Summit Veterinary Pharmacy for once again sponsoring the Ride [...]
Photo: Galen Simmons/The Beacon Herald Had it not been for the money collected through the Farley Foundation’s annual Fundraise for Farley Month, a Stratford woman could have lost her guide dog, Thor. When Thor fell ill after eating dinner one evening last November, Michelle Stolz — who has been blind since type 1 [...]
MILTON, Ont., Sept. 25, 2017 – Michelle Stolz and her dog, Thor, do everything together. Even when Michelle uses the treadmill at the gym, Thor walks right beside her. A loyal guide dog, Thor gives Michelle independence, and he loves his job. When Thor fell ill one evening after eating dinner, Michelle was worried. But after [...]
It was a beautiful, sunny day for the annual OVMA/Farley Foundation charity golf tournament in August, with the event raising $25,000 for the Farley Foundation. More than 120 golfers took part in the tournament, which was held at Victoria East Golf Club in Guelph, Ont. Participants enjoyed a fun round of golf, a delicious dinner, [...]
Airport Animal Hospital in North Bay, Ont. held a fundraiser in support of the Farley Foundation. Read about the clinic's event in BayToday news.
Lexxi needed surgery to remove an infected cyst and treatment for a urinary tract infection. From her owner: "Lexxi has been by my side since day one. We do everything together. I was diagnosed with an inoperable tumour three years ago and had to quit work because of the physical pain I endure every day. [...]
(l-r) Dr. Ellie Cowper, Farley Foundation President Dr. Dale Scott, and Dr. Deanne Croft. Two Kitchener veterinarians have been recognized with the 2018 Dr. Jim Hysen Friend of Farley Award. Drs. Deanne Croft and Ellie Cowper of Chicopee Hills Animal Hospital received the award at a reception in January for their ongoing support [...]
A charity dog walk by Taunton Road Animal Hospital for Fundraise for Farley Month. In October 2017, more than 360 veterinary clinics participated in the Farley Foundation’s largest annual fundraising campaign, raising more than $253,000 to help low-income pet owners in Ontario. Congratulations to the top fundraisers: Taunton Road Animal Hospital ($12,100), Oakpark [...]
A concert benefiting the Farley Foundation will take place Dec. 17 in Hamilton, Ont. Organized by well-known local singer-songwriter Martin Verrall, the matinee event will feature 21 musical acts, plus pet photos with Santa. Verrall learned about the Farley Foundation from his veterinarian during regular visits with his cat, Vlad. When Vlad passed away earlier [...]
In September, on one of the hottest days of the summer, 46 cyclists rode up to 160 km to raise funds and awareness for the Farley Foundation. Donations are still being accepted, but so far, this year’s Summit Veterinary Pharmacy Ride for Farley has raised more than $50,000. Thank you to Summit Veterinary Pharmacy for [...]
