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A Charitable Foundation for Pets in Need
Since we started back in 2003, Save U.S. Pets Foundation has worked hard to prevent economic euthanasia from being the only choice for a pet in a time of crisis. We do it by reaching out to the community at large and raising funds so we can give grants to help give these pets a chance at a full life.
Keeping families together is what it's all about.
Together, we can all make a huge difference!
Meet Our Board of Directors
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Ed Ortiz
Executive Director
Board Trustee
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Carol Olea
Director of Grants
Board Secretary
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Joanie Grado
Treasurer
Board Trustee
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Heidi Houschild
Board Trustee
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Dr. Nicole Feddersen
Board Trustee
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Liz Hilliard
Social Media Director
Board Trustee
Our History
2003 – Red Bank Veterinary Foundation is started by employees of Red Bank Veterinary Hospital.
2007 – The Foundation launches on its own as a separate entity and changes its name to Save U.S. Pets Foundation, Inc.
2012 – Over $60,000 in grants are given to pets owners in financial need of help.
2013 – Save U.S. Pets Foundation celebrates a major milestone, 10 years reaching out and helping the community to give pets a chance at living full and happy lives.
2016 – $400,000 in grants given surpassed since we started.
2020 - Over $500,000 in grants donated.
2024 – The mission is still continuing !