Empowering veterinarians to provide care for pets in vulnerable communities is at the core of an upcoming program.
In partnership with nonprofit group, Project Street Vet, Fetch Pet Insurance, and CNN Hero of the Year Awardee, Kwane Stewart, DVM, a multi-city traveling tour kicks off on Aug. 28, 2024 to provide free veterinary care, services, and supplies to pets of individuals in unhoused communities. The program begins in Orlando, Fla. and will stop in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Riverside, Calif., and Atlanda, Ga.
“We’re thrilled to begin our first multi-city tour and I am really looking forward to working side-by-side with our Project Street Vet veterinarians in other communities,” says Dr. Stewart, adding the services offered include vaccinations, medical supplies, pet supplies, and food. In each city, Dr. Stewart will be joined by a group of Project Street Vet local Veterinarians, including Dr. Kristen Schmidt from Atlanta; Dr. Frank Merrill and Dr. Becky Nostrand from San Diego; Dr. Ari Aycock-Williams and Dr. Nichole Weinstein from Los Angeles; Dr. Crystal Silveira from Riverside; and Dr. Mary Anne Holls-Bowen and Orlando.
“At Fetch, we believe every pet deserves access to quality healthcare. Our partnership with Project Street Vet and their local veterinary partners across the country allows us to extend that care to those who need it most,” says Paul Guyardo, President and CEO of Fetch Pet Insurance. “This multi-city tour marks a significant milestone in our shared mission to support the unbreakable bond between pets and their human companions, regardless of circumstance.”
For more information, visit the Project Street Vet website.