At Elanco, we believe that making life better for animals, makes life better. That includes every pet, whatever their owner's circumstances. That's why we were proud to join The Veterinary Cooperative (TVC) in supporting The Street Dog Coalition, a nonprofit that brings free veterinary care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness.
Together, TVC and Elanco donated a combined $14,088, enough to help provide free veterinary care for more than 120 pets.
A Night of Bingo with a Big Impact
At TVC VetVision 2026 in Columbus, Ohio, TVC shareholders, team members and industry partners gathered for the second annual Paws for a Cause: Bingo Night. The evening raised $7,044, and Elanco matched every dollar.
For TVC, a member-owned cooperative of independent veterinary practices, the event was a chance to live out one of its founding values. Concern for Community is one of the seven cooperative principles that guide TVC's work, reflecting its commitment to animal welfare and the communities its members serve.
Why The Street Dog Coalition?
For many people experiencing homelessness, a pet is family, a source of comfort and a constant companion. The Street Dog Coalition takes a One Health approach to street medicine. That approach recognizes that the health of people and the health of their animals are closely connected. Its volunteers deliver preventive care through pop-up street clinics. They also work with community partners to connect pets and their people with additional services.
What this donation makes possible:
- $116: The Street Dog Coalition's 2026 average cost to care for one pet
- 120+ pets: the number of animals this gift can help care for
- 60+ locations: the number of communities across the U.S. where the organization runs clinics
The Street Dog Coalition said the joint gift will have "an enormous impact" on its ability to care for these pets. It added that support from partners who share its focus on the human-animal bond helps the organization expand its reach.
Real Impact Happens Locally
Elanco works alongside shelters and community clinics across the country to help deliver vaccines, preventive care, treatment and support services to pets and families who might otherwise go without. Our support of The Street Dog Coalition builds on that work. It strengthens local animal welfare networks and helps more pets stay healthy alongside the people who love them.
Get Involved
To learn more about The Street Dog Coalition, find a clinic, or volunteer or donate, visit thestreetdogcoalition.org.
To learn more about Elanco's Paws for Purpose Program, click here.
