Amber Kostoff, CAWA Executive Director
MCPAWS Veterinary Hospital in McCall, ID

Open Door came at the perfect time for us at the Louisiana SPCA. We had been through years of significant deficits in our Community Clinic, and Open Door gave us the tools to implement a break-even model. Their program provided us with the tools to analyze and measure data, from daily goals and no show rates to daily expenses. This data was critical in order to help us identify problem areas and set goals. Their process also helped us implement ways to help our clients afford care. After years of heavily subsidizing care, we were able to implement payment tools for our clients to sustain our operations. "
—Jessie Aris, LASPCA Chief Financial Officer

We love working with the team at Open Door!
They have been so helpful and there for us every step of the way. We are so happy to be able to provide quality care and options to pet parents in our community. Pet care can often be an unexpected expense that prevents a lot of owners from being able to do the best thing for their pet, and giving them the opportunity to do so fills our hearts!”
Christen Skaer, DVM
Skaer Veterinary Clinic

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Feedback from Karen: There are so many case managers and other social service staff who don't know what to tell their clients about their rights with ESAs, so this is extremely helpful. I attended the first session which was so informative and will watch the 3rd one.

—Karen Navarro,

Community Advocate

Albuquerque, NM

This platform needs to become part of the curriculum of all veterinary schools.

—Brian Forsgren, DVM 

Thank you again,

Sydney Szumowicz

Dreams for Change is incredibly grateful to the Open Door Veterinary Collective for the $250 Uber grant, which supports our Safe Sleeping program clients and their beloved pets. This funding has allowed nearly 10 riders to transport their animals to veterinary appointments and other pet needs. One client surrendered his dog and expressed gratitude for that final car ride, which even included a stop at Starbucks for a pup cup. 

Another client Linda found housing and needed to have her dog Solider vaccinated before moving in. With this grant we were able to help Linda stop by the vet clinic and move in all in one trip. She was immensely grateful for the opportunity to both secure housing and care for her pet in their new environment. 

With this grant, Dreams for Change has been able to address another barrier that many unsheltered pet owners face. We now have the ability to continue using Uber to assist clients when we cannot find volunteers to provide transportation. Thank you, Open Door Veterinary Collective!

In the photo is Linda, Soldier's visiting friend and Soldier (brown dog) in their new home after experiencing homelessness for more than 2 years. 

—Kelly Spoon

Director of Communications and Marketing at Dreams for Change

As we worked through the final stages of opening, we met with the Executive Director of MSPCA in Massachusetts, who introduced us to Open Door Vet Collective. That connection proved invaluable. After reaching out to Aimee, she encouraged us to apply for a grant through Maddie’s Fund, which provided crucial support for our project.

Running an animal hospital—let alone building one from the ground up—was uncharted territory for us. Although we had laid much of the groundwork before connecting with Aimee and Heather, their guidance was instrumental in refining our plans and ensuring they were realistic and aligned with our goals. Their expertise connected us with resources we would have otherwise struggled to find, saving us significant time and effort.

Beyond the initial setup, their ongoing support has been just as impactful. Their monthly analysis of our revenue and day-to-day operations has given us confidence that we are on the right track. They are an incredibly knowledgeable and supportive team, deeply invested in seeing our hospital succeed.

I highly recommend Open Door Vet Collective to anyone looking to establish a more accessible veterinary practice. Thanks to their help, our community has embraced Valley Animal Hospital, and we hope to see more practices adopt this inclusive approach to veterinary care."

Thank you so much for all you have done for us, we really couldn't do it without you!