US couple donates $250 million to animal support and welfare organisations for access to pet healthcare

When you get a pet, they are not just another being added to your family; they become the centre of it. The one who holds all the love from all the members and becomes the emotional cornerstone of belongingness in the house. But across America, pet care and health are not something easily accessible and financially affordable for everyone. Hoping to change this and allow millions of pet owners to access critical veterinary care beyond their budgets, a philanthropic organisation has announced a groundbreaking $250 million commitment over the next five years.Made by the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation, it represents one of the largest private philanthropic investments ever made in American history to expand access to nonprofit community veterinary care. The Duffield Big Best for Pets will support community-based organisations working to expand access to veterinary care for family pets, invest in research and other strategies to advance progress in closing the gap in access to veterinary care. The initiative will roll out multiple investments and grant opportunities over the next 5 years, and the first 2 launch have launched already.Duffield Boost Grants is a collective $2.5 mil...