The Veterinary Cooperative and Elanco Donate $14,088 to The Street Dog Coalition

Paws for a Cause fundraiser at TVC VetVision™ 2026 turns cooperative principle of Concern for Community into meaningful support for pets and people experiencing homelessness

Release Summary

• The Veterinary Cooperative raised $7,044 for The Street Dog Coalition through its Paws for a Cause: Bingo Night fundraiser at TVC VetVision™ 2026.

• Elanco Animal Health matched TVC’s donation, bringing the total contribution to $14,088.

• Based on The Street Dog Coalition’s 2026 average cost of care, the combined contribution can help provide free veterinary care for more than 120 pets.

• The fundraiser reflects TVC’s commitment to the seventh cooperative principle, Concern for Community, through support for animal welfare and the communities its members serve. 

EVANSTON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Veterinary Cooperative (TVC), a member-owned cooperative supporting independent veterinary practices across the United States, today announced a combined $14,088 donation to The Street Dog Coalition following its Paws for a Cause: Bingo Night fundraiser at TVC VetVision™ 2026. TVC raised $7,044 during the event, with Elanco Animal Health matching the contribution dollar for dollar.

The Street Dog Coalition provides free veterinary care to pets of people experiencing homelessness, using a One Health approach to street medicine that recognizes and supports the connection between the health and well-being of people and their animals.

For TVC, Paws for a Cause puts one of the seven principles at the heart of the cooperative model into action: Concern for Community. The principle reflects TVC’s commitment to investing in the communities its members serve through support for animal welfare, local initiatives and environmental sustainability.

That commitment came to life at Paws for a Cause: Bingo Night during TVC VetVision™ 2026 in Columbus, Ohio, where TVC Shareholders, team members, and industry partners came together to support The Street Dog Coalition. With Elanco’s matching contribution, the TVC community’s generosity will have an even greater impact.

The collaboration demonstrates how TVC’s cooperative model can extend beyond the independent veterinary practices it serves. By bringing together Shareholders, veterinary industry partners, and nonprofit organizations around a shared cause, TVC can turn the collective strength of its community into meaningful impact for animals and the people who love them.

Statement from Elanco: Working Alongside Trusted Partners

“We know real impact happens locally — alongside organizations caring for pets every day. That’s why Elanco is proud to partner with shelters and community clinics across the country, as well as The Street Dog Coalition. Together, we’re helping provide vaccines, preventative care, treatment, and support services to pets and families who might otherwise go without — strengthening local animal welfare ecosystems and creating healthier outcomes for pets nationwide.”

Statement from The Street Dog Coalition on the Impact

“The Veterinary Cooperative and Elanco’s joint support of The Street Dog Coalition will have an enormous impact on our ability to provide free veterinary care for pets of people experiencing homelessness, and we truly could not be more grateful for their partnership. Every year we calculate the average cost of providing care for one pet, and in 2026 that cost averaged $116. That said, TVC and Elanco will be directly responsible for ensuring that over 120 pets are happy, healthy, and living their best lives alongside the pet parents that love them. SDC’s approach to providing care centers the human-animal bond in recognition of the profound health benefits that result from that relationship. Having champions in our corner like The Veterinary Cooperative and Elanco, who also elevate the human-animal bond, allows us to expand our reach and our impact. Thanks to their support, our volunteer teams across the country will continue to do what they do best: caring for both ends of the leash.

The Street Dog Coalition operates in more than 60 locations across the United States, bringing free preventive veterinary care directly to pets of people experiencing homelessness through volunteer-led street clinics and partnerships with community organizations.”

About The Veterinary Cooperative

The Veterinary Cooperative (TVC) is a member-owned and member-led collective of independently owned veterinary hospitals working together for mutual success. Through cooperative buying power, education, community and industry partnerships, TVC empowers independent veterinary practices to preserve their autonomy while benefiting from the collective strength of the cooperative. TVC is guided by seven cooperative principles, including Concern for Community, and is committed to strengthening independent veterinary medicine through cooperation, shared ownership and mutual success.

Learn more at tvc.coop.

About Elanco Animal Health

Elanco is a global animal health company united by a genuine love and care for animals. Guided by its purpose, “Making Life Better for Animals, Makes Life Better,” Elanco works to transform animal care and improve outcomes for animals, customers and society. With approximately 9,000 team members worldwide and a 70-year legacy in animal health, Elanco delivers innovative products, trusted brands and partnerships that support healthier animals and a healthier, more sustainable world.

Learn more at elanco.com.

About The Street Dog Coalition

The Street Dog Coalition provides free veterinary care to pets of people experiencing homelessness. Using a One Health approach to street medicine, the organization provides preventive veterinary care through pop-up street clinics and collaborates with community partners to connect pets and their people with additional services. The Street Dog Coalition operates in more than 60 locations across the United States with the support of volunteers, donors, sponsors and community partners.

Learn more at thestreetdogcoalition.org.