Help Veterans' Pets

Pets often play a major role in veterans’ health and well-being. The Veterans’ Pets Healthcare Fund was created by the Zaltho Foundation to help military veterans in the area of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, cover the costs of veterinary care for their pets. Your donation can be life-changing for veterans and their pets.

The Zaltho Foundation is partnering with two veterinary clinics in our local area to identify veterans who are struggling to afford veterinary care for their pets and help them to cover the costs:

The Veterans’ Pets Healthcare Fund is a project of the Zaltho Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has supported military veterans and their loved ones since 1993. 100% of the donations collected through this campaign will go to the costs of veterinary care.

GET TO KNOW the pets we have been able to support:

“This is Jackson, our 13-year-old rescued dog who was struck with a very bad case of pancreatitis. This condition is extremely painful for dogs and prevents them from eating or drinking due to inflammation. He spent over seven days at the Wynn Haven Animal Hospital where he received outstanding treatment. As you can imagine, his medical bills added up quickly. With the extremely generous help from the Veterans' Pets Healthcare Fund, the cost was cut by 50%. We can’t thank you enough.”—Kenneth C., Iraq War veteran

“My name is Amy, and I am a disabled Iraq war veteran. My support dog is a Borzoi named Nadi, and she is a free spirit who loves to push the boundaries of her physical limitations. A few weeks before Nadi’s annual checkup, a spot on her rear leg began to bleed. It was the same leg she had broken a few years earlier. I went to the vet, and it turned out Nadi would need two surgeries. When I learned that the Zaltho Foundation’s Veterans' Pets Healthcare Fund would cover half the cost, I cried. A huge stressor was lifted from me and I was able to focus on the most important thing: Nadi and her recovery. I would like to thank the Zaltho Foundation for making this possible.”—Amy M., Iraq War veteran

“I assist feral cats in our neighborhood. The latest was Samson, who had gotten in a fight, needed antibiotics, and needed to be neutered. (His owner had overdosed on drugs.) Samson was at the corner store homeless, so I brought him into my house. He is alive and well because of the financial support I received. I feel much gratitude for the help from the Veterans Pets Healthcare Fund.”—Barbara, mother of a veteran