Help Keep Pets and Their Families Together
Compassionate Care Shouldn’t Depend on Circumstance
The Veterinary Home Care Foundation is working to make compassionate veterinary home care more accessible for seniors, vulnerable individuals, and Albertans facing financial barriers.
No family should have to choose between financial hardship and compassionate care for a beloved pet.
Access to Care Matters
For many Albertans, compassionate veterinary home care is simply out of reach.
Seniors living on fixed incomes, individuals with disabilities, and families facing long-term financial hardship are often unable to access the care their pets need, especially when transportation, mobility, or end-of-life support are involved.
An elderly pet owner living alone may be unable to transport a beloved companion for urgent or end-of-life care. For families facing mobility or financial barriers, home veterinary support can provide comfort, dignity, and care during some of life’s most difficult moments.
The Veterinary Home Care Foundation was created to help build access to compassionate veterinary home care for individuals and families who may not otherwise be able to afford it.
“I created the Veterinary Home Care Foundation because access to compassionate care should not be limited by mobility, circumstance, or financial barriers. My hope is to help more families receive the support they need when it matters most.”
- Dr. Matthew Hejazi
Building the Foundation
The Veterinary Home Care Foundation is currently in the development phase and focused on establishing sustainable funding, governance, and operational structure before financial assistance begins.
At this stage:
Financial assistance applications are not yet open
Funding support is not yet being distributed
Donations are helping establish the Foundation’s future care fund
Our goal is to build a compassionate, ethical, and sustainable program that can support Albertans and their pets for years to come.
Ways to Give
Legacy & Estate Giving
A planned gift can help create lasting access to compassionate veterinary home care for Albertans and their pets.
By including the Veterinary Home Care Foundation in your estate plans, you can help ensure future families receive the support and care they may not otherwise be able to afford.
Monthly Giving
Monthly donations provide dependable support as the Foundation grows and prepares to launch future assistance programs.
One-Time Donations
Every contribution helps establish the Foundation’s future care fund and brings compassionate veterinary home care closer to those who need it most.
Who You Are Helping
Backyard Living Situation — Veterinary Assessment Under Constraints
Responded to report of a sick dog; owners were living in a makeshift setup in a backyard without stable housing. The dog required veterinary evaluation.
Lethbridge House Call — End-of-Life Care Access
Responded to a house call in Lethbridge for a senior owner undergoing cancer treatment with limited mobility and fixed income. Her cat required humane euthanasia, and travel to a clinic was not feasible.
Delayed Dog Bite Investigation — High-Risk Social Context
Investigated a dog bite reported 10 days post-incident. Owner was on AISH and managing addiction and mental health challenges, contributing to delayed reporting.
Help Bring Compassionate Care Home
The Veterinary Home Care Foundation is rooted in compassion, dignity, and the belief that access to care should not depend entirely on financial circumstance. With your support, we can begin building a sustainable foundation for accessible veterinary home care across Alberta.
Supporting Albertans and their pets with compassion, integrity, and care.