HELP US SOLVE THE HOMELESS PET PROBLEM
WHAT IS VOCAL?
AFFORDABLE VET CARE
VOCAL's Community Clinic & Resource Center
Our goal is to keep pets in loving homes, and if you are finding it difficult to pay for your pet’s care, we hope we can offer assistance and peace of mind. We offer a variety of services including spay/neuter, vaccine clinics, and specialty surgeries.
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ABOUT US
Fresh, Unique, & Different
At VOCAL, our mission is to solve the homeless pet problem through
prevention, community outreach, adoption and collaboration.
Local shelters are often over-capacity. VOCAL’s Community Clinic and Resource Center stands ready to provide practical support to “good Samaritans” who find stray animals and take them into their home and off the street.
Solving the homeless pet problem takes all of us working towards a common goal and the commitment of citizens who want to live in an animal-friendly community.
Our MissionLocal shelters are often over-capacity. VOCAL’s Community Clinic and Resource Center stands ready to provide practical support to “good Samaritans” who find stray animals and take them into their home and off the street.
Solving the homeless pet problem takes all of us working towards a common goal and the commitment of citizens who want to live in an animal-friendly community.
YOUR DONATION
Please Consider Donating Today
VOCAL is a 501(c)3 non-profit focused on solving the homeless pet problem in Marion County. We have a multipronged approach and operate 2 core programs to meet the needs of pets in our community.
Our Community Outreach program encompasses our Community Clinic & Resource Center and Pet Food Bank.
Our primary goal is always to focus on pet owner retention through our Community Outreach programs. Keeping pets with their families in their homes is paramount. We need the support and monetary contributions from people like you to help keep our programs available for pets in our community that need our help.
Donate TodayOur Community Outreach program encompasses our Community Clinic & Resource Center and Pet Food Bank.
Our primary goal is always to focus on pet owner retention through our Community Outreach programs. Keeping pets with their families in their homes is paramount. We need the support and monetary contributions from people like you to help keep our programs available for pets in our community that need our help.
HOW WE HELP OTHER NONPROFITS
Food Bank
Here at VOCAL we believe in working together and supporting others. “Others” meaning people within our community as well as other groups who are dedicated to helping Marion County pets have a better tomorrow.
We know we cannot see change in our community without teamwork and partnership. Chewy.com is leading the way by partnering with us and supplying VOCAL each week with pet food and supplies from their Ocala distribution facility.
If you would like to become a rescue partner at our food bank, please email us at rescuefood@vocalforpets.org.
PETS WHO NEED A NEW HOME
Adoption
We pride ourselves in placing the right pets with the right adopters. Whether you are looking to adopt a puppy or adopt a kitten we likely have a variety of breeds and temperaments to pair you with.
If you are looking for a more mature pet we likely have young adult dogs and cats for adoption to fit your lifestyle. Furthermore, if you are interested in a more senior pet we are always hoping to find a home for the older pets in our care. Why should the puppies and kittens get all the love?
As an organization founded by animal advocates and solely supported by volunteers, we truly see the animals in our care as family members.
If you are looking for a more mature pet we likely have young adult dogs and cats for adoption to fit your lifestyle. Furthermore, if you are interested in a more senior pet we are always hoping to find a home for the older pets in our care. Why should the puppies and kittens get all the love?
As an organization founded by animal advocates and solely supported by volunteers, we truly see the animals in our care as family members.
VOCAL IS DRIVEN BY THESE
Core Values
INNOVATION
It has been said that the definition of insanity is to do the same things
and expect different results. At VOCAL, we determined early on that
positive outcomes for homeless and unwanted dogs and cats in our
community required out of the box thinking and solutions.
INTEGRITY
At VOCAL we are transparent in everything we do. We have earned
the platinum rating from Guidestar, a nationally recognized charity
rating service. Platinum is the highest level awarded.
COMPASSION
Compassion is a pre-requisite in the animal welfare world. Our compassion
for the animals in need is a driving force. Our compassion is not just for the
animals though. People who find themselves in situations beyond their
control that affect their family pets, or animals they took in unexpectedly, are
treated with compassion and respect.
COURAGE & COMMITMENT
It takes courage and commitment to work in the animal welfare arena. The
highs and lows can be extreme. In the end, the happy endings that we are a
part of help us to continue to work to change the sad ones.
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