February is a time to celebrate loveānot just between people, but the deep bond we share with our pets. This month, weāve seen love in action: from generous donors helping pet families to a special success story about a pet parent paying it forward to our Valentineās Pawty, where our community came together to support pets in need.
In this monthās edition of the Healthy Pet Gazette, weāre excited to share:
A recap of our Valentineās Pawty, where pet lovers gathered to celebrate and support our mission
Kitās heartwarming story and how sheās giving back after receiving help
An update on our Veterinary Care Voucher Program, with over 70 families already applying for assistance this year
Your continued support makes all of this possible. Whether itās through donations, sharing our mission, or attending events, you are helping pets stay happy, healthy, and home where they belong.
As always, if you have any ideas for topics you'd like to see covered in future issues of the Healthy Pet Gazette,please email me!
Thank you for being part of the One Health family,
Anna M. van Heeckeren, DVM, MS
A Little Ice Couldnāt Stop the Love at the Valentineās Pawty ā£ļø
We know some people werenāt able to make it because of the ice storm, and we missed you! But for those who could brave the weather, the Valentineās Pawty on February 8th at Taps and Tails Dog Park was a heartwarming celebration of loveāfor pets and the people who care for them.
Even with the icy conditions, pet parents and pups enjoyed a festive evening filled with paw print art, a fun photo booth, and an exciting raffle with incredible prizes. Most importantly, the event raised over $500 to help struggling pet parents access veterinary care, ensuring pets stay healthy and in loving homes.
To everyone who attended and those who supported from afar, thank you! Your generosity makes a difference for families and their beloved pets. We canāt wait to see you at our next event!
Kit Got HelpāNow Sheās Paying It Forward! š¾
Kit and her husband share their home with a beagle and five beloved catsāincluding four polydactyl felines with extra toes. Caring for such a special pet family hasnāt always been easy, but thanks to our Voucher Cards, Kit has been able to provide essential care and keep her pets happy, healthy, and at home.
Inspired by the help she received, Kit has found ways to give back. When she learned about a recent matching gift campaign, she jumped at the opportunity to help other pet families in need: āWhat I donated was tripled! I canāt give a lot, but I like to look for ways to make it go further.ā
Her story is a powerful reminder of how generosity comes full circle.
We're starting the new year with incredible generosity from donors committed to keeping pets and their people healthy at home. This support comes at a crucial timeāalready in 2025, more than 70 families have applied for Voucher Cards, highlighting the growing need for affordable pet care in Northeast Ohio.
Recently, we received three transformational gifts that will help expand this vital program:
The Lozick Family Foundation contributed $30,000 to support One Health Organizationās mission.
An anonymous donor stepped forward with an extraordinary $100,000 gift to further the organizationās efforts.
The same anonymous donor provided an additional $30,000 specifically for veterinary care vouchers, ensuring even more pets receive the medical attention they need.
āThese extraordinary gifts come at a critical time, allowing us to expand our reach and provide essential support to pet families in need,ā said Dr. Anna, CEO and founder of One Health Organization. āWe are deeply grateful for this generosity, which strengthens our ability to serve the Northeast Ohio community.ā
This funding helps us provide Veterinary Care Vouchers to more families and also supports our long-term vision, including the plan to open our own One Health Clinic.
