Community Funds

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center was founded on the principle of providing our animal companions with compassionate and quality care. To fulfill this mission and better serve our community, AMC has established Community Funds to assist animals whose owners are unable to afford either basic or lifesaving specialty care, as well as rescue animals, guide dogs, and retired police and military dogs.

If you are in need of financial assistance through one of these funds, please visit our Financial Assistance page for more information.

To discuss giving opportunities to any of these funds, please contact the Development Office at (212) 329-8660.

View Our Community Funds Brochure

Please note: AMC Community Funds are for treatment rendered at AMC.

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401K-9 Fund

Over a century ago, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center was founded on the principle of providing companion animals with humane, quality care, and treatment. Abiding by this mission and commitment to serve the community, AMC has established the 401K-9 Fund to provide subsidized general and emergency care for retired canines who worked in law enforcement or in the military, for dogs who serve retired U.S. veterans, and for retired New York City Fire Department dogs.

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The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg AMC to the Rescue Fund

The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg AMC to the Rescue Fund was established to provide subsidized specialty care to animals currently cared for by rescue groups, whose health has become an obstacle to their adoption. The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center understands the plight of those who operate rescue groups and the often limited funds available for treatment of animals beyond general care. Therefore, through AMC to the Rescue, we have provided a means for some of these needy animals to receive care.

Donate

The Buddy Fund

The Buddy Fund was established in 2006 to provide free or subsidized care for the treatment of cancer in animals, thereby keeping pets healthy and with their families throughout these difficult events. For many, the cost of cancer care can be prohibitively expensive, so this fund seeks to alleviate the financial burden by helping owners provide their pets with the finest veterinary care in the face of a serious illness. This fund always has a great need for funding so please consider making a contribution today.

Donate

Charlie’s Patient Assistance Fund: Helping out those in need

Charlie’s Patient Assistance Fund helps AMC care for the pets of people who cannot afford the full cost of treatment by providing free or subsidized emergency veterinary services.

Donate

The Cooper Fund

The Cooper Fund provides free or subsidized care for patients undergoing radiation therapy as part of their cancer treatment protocol since, for many families, the cost of this treatment can be prohibitively expensive.

Frank V. D. Lloyd Fund for Guide Dogs: Caring for the animals that care for us

The Frank V.D. Lloyd Fund for Guide Dogs provides wellness and preventive veterinary care for the working guide dogs of visually impaired clients, regardless of financial need. Without proper medical attention, even a minor injury or illness can end the career of a service animal.

Donate

Honey Bunny and Rou German Shepherd Fund

Established in 2013, the Honey Bunny and Rou German Shepherd Fund provides needed specialty veterinary care to rabbits and German Shepherd dogs of clients with limited financial means.

Donate

The Hugo Fund

The Hugo Fund was created to provide Internal Medicine care for those in need of financial assistance. Hugo, a Yorkie poo with chronic kidney disease, enjoyed an amazing life because of the incredible team at AMC who were able to stay one step ahead of his illness. The Hugo Fund is meant to provide other animals in need of Internal Medicine services with a chance to beat the odds.

Donate

Kiki White Umbrella Cockatoo Avian Fund

Established in 2014, this fund helps subsidize the costs of specialty veterinary care for all birds owned by families with limited financial means.

Donate

The Monty and Minny Fund

The Monty and Minny Fund, named after two standard poodles treated at AMC, was created to help provide rehabilitation services for pets whose owners can’t afford such care. In cases of surgery, arthritis, obesity, or even neurological issues, non-invasive therapies such as underwater treadmills, electro-hydrotherapy, ultrasound, and a specially designed fitness program can be crucial to recovery. The cost of these treatments can be prohibitive, and the Monty and Minny Fund can provide much needed financial support for recovering animals and their families who qualify.

Donate

The Poh Fund

The Poh Fund was established in 2019 to provide palliative treatment for geriatric dogs and cats who are diagnosed with a terminal illness or have a poor prognosis in order to improve the patient’s overall quality of life. The fund is named for “Poh the Dog,” whose owner established the fund to ensure that pets like Poh could benefit from treatments such as acupuncture and rehabilitation at the end of life.

Donate

Seniors’ Animal Veterinary Effort (SAVE): Supporting our seniors

The Seniors’ Animal Veterinary Effort provides free or subsidized general and emergency veterinary services for the pets of senior citizens whose current financial status would qualify them to receive funding to assist with their pets’ veterinary care. For information about this fund, please email us (please be certain to include your name and telephone number in your email message)!

Donate

The Weintraub Family Fund for Hope

The Weintraub Family Fund for Hope provides free or subsidized care for stray and abandoned animals that have significant injuries and need specialty medical treatment before they can be released to the custody of rescue organizations who will help find their forever homes.

Donate

Zac and Kiti Stem Cell Treatment Fund

The Zac and Kiti Stem Cell Treatment Fund is dedicated to providing stem cell treatment for conditions known to respond well to stem cell treatment for cats and dogs of qualifying candidates.

Donate

The Gift of Love Capital Campaign

The Gift of Love campaign will transform the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. It invests in its entire operation.

By adding more than 11,000 square feet of new construction and renovating more than 26,000 square feet of existing clinical and client space, the Gift of Love campaign will enhance the ability of our clinical team to provide the best possible care for the patients we treat, while opening up new opportunities for cutting-edge research and providing an optimal learning environment for our residents and interns.

This $100 million effort ensures that anyone who passes our hospital can see that the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is a world-class institution, a place where the most advanced and compassionate veterinary practices and clinical research are conceived, refined, and perfected — 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Learn More

Usdan Institute for Animal Health Education

The Usdan Institute for Animal Health Education at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the leading provider of pet health information and aims to inform and empower pet owners and to educate the public. With our staff of over 100 doctors and the knowledge gained from more than 100 years of experience, we are uniquely positioned to deliver the best and most up-to-date information for all your pet health needs.

Donate

The Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Institute for Postgraduate Education Fund: Training the Veterinary Leaders of Tomorrow

The The Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Institute for Postgraduate Education Fund provides critical support for the advanced training of outstanding veterinarians at the start of their careers by funding AMC’s Internship and Residency programs.

Donate

The Margaret M. Caspary Research Institute Fund: Pioneering Effective Therapies

The Margaret M. Caspary Research Institute Fund supports a wide range of clinical investigations undertaken by AMC’s research scientists who seek to define new diseases, develop diagnostic tests, and advance therapies for naturally occurring diseases in animals.

Donate

Tribute or Memorial Gifts: Remembering a loved one

Celebrate, honor, and remember the people and animals who touch our lives by giving an AMC Tribute or Memorial Gift.

AMC Endowment Fund: Building for the future

To participate in a significant way to a program or initiative of special interest to you, consider contributing to The AMC Endowment Fund. With a minimum commitment of $100,000, you may establish a named endowment fund.

401K-9 Fund

Over a century ago, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center was founded on the principle of providing companion animals with humane, quality care, and treatment. Abiding by this mission and commitment to serve the community, AMC has established the 401K-9 Fund to provide subsidized general and emergency care for retired canines who worked in law enforcement or in the military, for dogs who serve retired U.S. veterans, and for retired New York City Fire Department dogs.

Donate

The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg AMC to the Rescue Fund

The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg AMC to the Rescue Fund was established to provide subsidized specialty care to animals currently cared for by rescue groups, whose health has become an obstacle to their adoption. The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center understands the plight of those who operate rescue groups and the often limited funds available for treatment of animals beyond general care. Therefore, through AMC to the Rescue, we have provided a means for some of these needy animals to receive care.

Donate

The Buddy Fund

The Buddy Fund was established in 2006 to provide free or subsidized care for the treatment of cancer in animals, thereby keeping pets healthy and with their families throughout these difficult events. For many, the cost of cancer care can be prohibitively expensive, so this fund seeks to alleviate the financial burden by helping owners provide their pets with the finest veterinary care in the face of a serious illness. This fund always has a great need for funding so please consider making a contribution today.

Donate

Charlie’s Patient Assistance Fund: Helping out those in need

Charlie’s Patient Assistance Fund helps AMC care for the pets of people who cannot afford the full cost of treatment by providing free or subsidized emergency veterinary services.

Donate

The Cooper Fund

The Cooper Fund provides free or subsidized care for patients undergoing radiation therapy as part of their cancer treatment protocol since, for many families, the cost of this treatment can be prohibitively expensive.

Frank V. D. Lloyd Fund for Guide Dogs: Caring for the animals that care for us

The Frank V.D. Lloyd Fund for Guide Dogs provides wellness and preventive veterinary care for the working guide dogs of visually impaired clients, regardless of financial need. Without proper medical attention, even a minor injury or illness can end the career of a service animal.

Donate

Honey Bunny and Rou German Shepherd Fund

Established in 2013, the Honey Bunny and Rou German Shepherd Fund provides needed specialty veterinary care to rabbits and German Shepherd dogs of clients with limited financial means.

Donate

The Hugo Fund

The Hugo Fund was created to provide Internal Medicine care for those in need of financial assistance. Hugo, a Yorkie poo with chronic kidney disease, enjoyed an amazing life because of the incredible team at AMC who were able to stay one step ahead of his illness. The Hugo Fund is meant to provide other animals in need of Internal Medicine services with a chance to beat the odds.

Donate

Kiki White Umbrella Cockatoo Avian Fund

Established in 2014, this fund helps subsidize the costs of specialty veterinary care for all birds owned by families with limited financial means.

Donate

The Monty and Minny Fund

The Monty and Minny Fund, named after two standard poodles treated at AMC, was created to help provide rehabilitation services for pets whose owners can’t afford such care. In cases of surgery, arthritis, obesity, or even neurological issues, non-invasive therapies such as underwater treadmills, electro-hydrotherapy, ultrasound, and a specially designed fitness program can be crucial to recovery. The cost of these treatments can be prohibitive, and the Monty and Minny Fund can provide much needed financial support for recovering animals and their families who qualify.

Donate

The Poh Fund

The Poh Fund was established in 2019 to provide palliative treatment for geriatric dogs and cats who are diagnosed with a terminal illness or have a poor prognosis in order to improve the patient’s overall quality of life. The fund is named for “Poh the Dog,” whose owner established the fund to ensure that pets like Poh could benefit from treatments such as acupuncture and rehabilitation at the end of life.

Donate

Seniors’ Animal Veterinary Effort (SAVE): Supporting our seniors

The Seniors’ Animal Veterinary Effort provides free or subsidized general and emergency veterinary services for the pets of senior citizens whose current financial status would qualify them to receive funding to assist with their pets’ veterinary care. For information about this fund, please email us (please be certain to include your name and telephone number in your email message)!

Donate

The Weintraub Family Fund for Hope

The Weintraub Family Fund for Hope provides free or subsidized care for stray and abandoned animals that have significant injuries and need specialty medical treatment before they can be released to the custody of rescue organizations who will help find their forever homes.

Donate

Zac and Kiti Stem Cell Treatment Fund

The Zac and Kiti Stem Cell Treatment Fund is dedicated to providing stem cell treatment for conditions known to respond well to stem cell treatment for cats and dogs of qualifying candidates.

Donate

The Gift of Love Capital Campaign

The Gift of Love campaign will transform the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. It invests in its entire operation.

By adding more than 11,000 square feet of new construction and renovating more than 26,000 square feet of existing clinical and client space, the Gift of Love campaign will enhance the ability of our clinical team to provide the best possible care for the patients we treat, while opening up new opportunities for cutting-edge research and providing an optimal learning environment for our residents and interns.

This $100 million effort ensures that anyone who passes our hospital can see that the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is a world-class institution, a place where the most advanced and compassionate veterinary practices and clinical research are conceived, refined, and perfected — 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Learn More

Usdan Institute for Animal Health Education

The Usdan Institute for Animal Health Education at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the leading provider of pet health information and aims to inform and empower pet owners and to educate the public. With our staff of over 100 doctors and the knowledge gained from more than 100 years of experience, we are uniquely positioned to deliver the best and most up-to-date information for all your pet health needs.

Donate

The Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Institute for Postgraduate Education Fund: Training the Veterinary Leaders of Tomorrow

The The Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Institute for Postgraduate Education Fund provides critical support for the advanced training of outstanding veterinarians at the start of their careers by funding AMC’s Internship and Residency programs.

Donate

The Margaret M. Caspary Research Institute Fund: Pioneering Effective Therapies

The Margaret M. Caspary Research Institute Fund supports a wide range of clinical investigations undertaken by AMC’s research scientists who seek to define new diseases, develop diagnostic tests, and advance therapies for naturally occurring diseases in animals.

Donate

Tribute or Memorial Gifts: Remembering a loved one

Celebrate, honor, and remember the people and animals who touch our lives by giving an AMC Tribute or Memorial Gift.

AMC Endowment Fund: Building for the future

To participate in a significant way to a program or initiative of special interest to you, consider contributing to The AMC Endowment Fund. With a minimum commitment of $100,000, you may establish a named endowment fund.