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 was created to subsidize non-elective veterinary care for pets whose owners would otherwise be unable to afford it. Some of the groups most dependent on companion animals often experience difficulty in obtaining treatment in the case of unforeseen circumstances due to inadequate finances. Thus, MAHF created the Companion Animal Fund to help pet owners who have income under the federal poverty level, are on Medicaid or are on WIC (Women Infants & Children) get the necessary care for their beloved animals.

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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.

Meet the

The Board

MAHF Board of Trustees

Mike Chaddock, DVM, MAHF Board of Trustees Chair
Erin Richards, DVM, Family Pet Practice, Board of Trustees Vice 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

Bob Hoffman, Wharton Center for Performing Arts
Marcy McKeithen, DVM, Motor City Vet Care
Kelley Meyers, DVM, MBA, MSU College of Veterinary Medicine
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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large white and brown dog posing for a picture with man and woman

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.