Indiana Animal Health Foundation

About The Indiana Animal Health Foundation...
The Indiana Animal Health Foundation (IAHF) was formed in 1997 by the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association.  Money is raised for the Foundation through donations, silent auctions, and a variety of fundraising events with all monies going directly to the Foundation. 

Mission of the Foundation: 
The mission of the Indiana Animal Health Foundation is to advance animal and human health through education and support. provide

Vision:
Our vision is to secure the future of veterinary medicine by funding scholarships, realizing the full potential of animal health, and promoting public education about animals.

Values:
The Indiana Animal Health Foundation adheres to the following principles:

·       We promote transparency, integrity and excellence

·       We collaborate to benefit the veterinary profession

·       We collaborate to benefit animal and human health

·       We dedicate resources to continuously enhance veterinary medicine

·       We facilitate collegiality and camaraderie

One of our progams is the Service Animal Support Program. (SAS)

What is the Service Animal Support (SAS) Program? 

The Indiana Animal Health Foundation (IAHF) established the SAS Program in 2011 to help ensure a source of funding for veterinary care for active and retired service animals and fire and police department animals cared for by Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA) members.  

The SAS Program highlights the partnership between veterinarians, their clients and other pet owners who understand the benefit and power of a service animal in our society. 
Veterinarians are, by nature, generous and kind individuals who quietly assist these service animals and their clients, often times without compensation. 

How is SAS funded? 
Funding for the SAS Program is primarily through generous donations from veterinarians, pet owners and animal lovers. We encourage veterinarians to promote the good work of the SAS Program in their practices.

What animals are eligible for the SAS Program?   
Service animals as defined in the American with Disabilities Act and fire and police department service animals are eligible for the SAS program as well as retired service animals.
 
What medical expenses are covered?  
Wellness examinations, vaccinations, routine lab tests such as fecal exams and heartworm tests, as well as expenses for sick and emergency cases may be covered.

Contributions to the IAHF are tax deductible within the limits of the Internal Revenue Code.