About Us

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MAHF Mission

Our mission is to provide financial assistance to individuals and institutions in order to benefit the health and welfare of animals.

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Companion Animal
Fund

The Companion Animal Fund is dedicated to improving the health and welfare of all species that provide companionship, including dogs, cats, horses, small mammals, reptiles, birds, and other beloved animals. The goal of this fund is to provide financial support for companion animals of every species, recognizing their vital role in our emotional and social well-being. We offer funding to pet owners facing non-elective, urgent, and unforeseen medical care expenses. By helping all companion animals, we enhance the lives of individuals and families, fostering a deeper bond between humans and their animal companions. 

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Grants for Education
and Research

Since 1977, MAHF has provided grants to help fund almost 50 research and educational projects through individuals and institutions to improve the health and welfare of all animals. These grants have improved veterinary care, animal housing and medical techniques for all species for animals. If you are looking for grant funding for your research or educational project, please submit an application for funding by July 1.

View MAHF 2023 990 Forms

Meet the

The Board

MAHF Board of Trustees

Mike Chaddock, DVM, MAHF Board of Trustees Chair
Julie Cappel, DVM, The Veterinary Life Coach
Ryan Carpenter, DVM, Family Friends Vet Hospital & Pet Care Center
Michelle Clancy, DVM, VCA Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center
Jim Dedyne, CPA
Jeff Dizik, DVM, Lincoln Park Veterinary Hospital

Eric Johnson
Marcy McKeithen, DVM, Motor City Vet Care
Kelley Meyers, DVM, MBA, MSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Megan Ortmann, Michigan Humane
Aunri Page, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
Hal Schott, DVM, MSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Randi Talmage, AHC Hospitality

Current Stories

vet caring for a labrador laying in examination table

This is Arthur

Arthur is a 5 month old Golden Retriever puppy that came in to Family Friends Veterinary Hospital after being very lethargic and vomiting for several ...
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labradoodle laying on grass playing with a tennis ball

Our New Friend Ziggy!

Ziggy is a very sweet 12-year-old golden doodle who was brought to All Creatures Animal Clinic in Ann Arbor and diagnosed with Cushing's Disease.
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This is Cain, the Latest CAF Success Story!

Meet another Companion Animal Fund success story – Cain Hall!  Cain is a 2-year-old male American Beauford Bulldog. He was brought into the Humane Society ...
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We work hard to improve the lives of animals.

Every day, we work to improve the lives of animals, but we need you by our side. As a MAHF supporter, you can help provide care for an animal that would otherwise not receive it.