WELLNESS OF OUR PEOPLE AND OUR PROFESSION

LAUNCH OF BANFIELD FOUNDATION

BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL 2015 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY HIGHLIGHTSWith more than 925 hospitals across the U.S., we believe that together, we can create thriving communities of healthy pets, people and veterinary professionals, and we’ve organized our CSR priorities to align with those goals. In 2015, we worked alongside our 15,000 associates to improve the lives we touch every day—one pet, one person and one community at a time.

Ban�eld educated nearly 4,000 children and young adults about responsible pet ownership through FutureVet®, our hands-on pet educational program.

Through the Mars Volunteer Program (MVP)—a paid volunteer initiative—1,800 Ban�eld associates volunteered 7,500 hours and impacted 65,000 pets and people.

We extended our state veterinary medical association (VMA) pilot program, through which Ban�eld pays the membership fees for all doctors in select areas, from two to �ve states—paving the way for national expansion of the program over the next few years.

As part of its launch, the Ban�eld Foundation granted $200,000 over three years to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation’s “Our Oath in Action” initiative, which connects veterinarians with volunteer opportunities.

Our Help Overcome Pet Emergencies (HOPE) Funds program funded $72,000 of immediate help for pets in need at more than 117 participating hospitals.

As part of our Shelter Services program, Ban�eld associate volunteers provided veterinary care services to 31 local shelters, helping more than 540 pets.

Ban�eld teamed up with the Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) and the Veterinary Business Management Association (VBMA) to provide education and support to future veterinary professionals.

Ban�eld Foundation’s “12 Days of Giving” campaign granted the wishes of 12 shelters and veterinary organizations across the country, awarding $213,000 in funding in 10 states.

Through our partnership with American Humane Association, Ban�eld helped more than 860 animals impacted by disasters and emergencies.

Ban�eld hospitals recycled more than 29 tons of paper, helping to save nearly 500 trees, more than 11,000 gallons of oil and more than 200,000 gallons of water.

We produced our 5th annual State of Pet Health Report—the report analyzed more than 2 million online conversations to understand the disconnect between pet owners and veterinarians when it comes to preventive care and how the profession can better meet pet owners’ needs.

Ban�eld Foundation donated $180,000 in Veterinary Assistance Grants, helping nearly 2,000 pets nationwide.

Pets can only thrive as well as the people, communities and environments that surround them. We work tostrengthen pet welfare organizations, operate environmentally responsible hospitals and act as a good neighbor to help the communities we serve be happier, healthier and more ful�lled.

A strong veterinary profession is vital to the lives of pets and pet owners. Ban�eld uses our size and reach to help elevate the broader profession—whether through enhancing the well-being of our associates, safeguarding the future of the profession or increasing the quality of veterinary care.

In September 2015, we launched the Ban�eld Foundation, a nonpro�t organization committed to elevating the power of the pet-human bond; strengthening the pet welfare community; providing disaster relief for pets; and, advancing the science of veterinary medicine.

When pets are well, their owners enjoy greater peace of mind, and that helps to build happier, healthier families and communities. We educate pet owners on preventive pet care and responsible pet ownership and support programs that validate the power of the pet-human bond.

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