What Is Pro-Bone-O?

Pro-Bone-O is a non-profit organization that provides free veterinary services, food and supplies for the pets of people who are homeless in the Lane County area.

The services are provided through clinics held the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, except May, November and December when clinics are held on the 2nd Sunday. The clinics are set up in space donated by St. Vincent dePaul at its Lindholm Service Center, 450 Hwy. 99 N., in Eugene, Oregon. Clinic hours are 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. A lottery system determines the order clients are seen.

What Are Pro-Bone-O's Goals?

Pro-Bone-O has three primary goals:

1. Improve the health and well-being for pets of people who are homeless and cannot afford veterinary care.
2. Prevent unwanted litters through education, and when possible, offering financial assistance for spaying and neutering.
3. Stop the spread of infectious diseases and parasites in the community

Who Is Pro-Bone-O?

In one word: volunteers. Approximately 24 veterinarians from Lane County donate their time and expertise. Each clinic is staffed by one veterinarian and one or two veterinary technicians. Our vet techs are upper-class veterinary students studying at the Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine.

One coordinator, a co-coordinator and three community volunteers who process intake documents, provide rabies certifications and licensing information, provide spay/neuter vouchers, and dispense food and supplies round out the clinic staff.

Many local veterinarians who are unable to volunteer their time and expertise at the clinics donate supplies, vaccines, medicine, equipment, pet food, and flea products. We are also fortunate that several local area businesses donate food and supplies for our clinics. These donations, in addition to what we receive from individuals and families provide the backbone of our clinics.

Behind the scenes are the volunteers working to organize and run the clinics, raise funds, collect donated food, supplies, vaccines and medicines. Truly we are a community-based organization.

What Services Does Pro-Bone-O Provide?

•  Vaccinations
•  Well-pet check-ups
•  Treatment for minor illnesses, diseases, and wounds
•  Food, collars, leashes, crates, shampoos, vitamins, pet beds, treats
•  Spay/neuter vouchers to local area clinics
•  Friendly, safe environment

Who Does Pro-Bone-O Serve?

Pro-Bone-O provides services to homeless people, those who do not have a fixed, regular, or adequate residence. We consider someone homeless in these situations:

•  Living in a transitional or emergency shelter
•  Living in a trailer park, campground, or car
•  Living in inadequate housing that lacks electricity, plumbing, and heating
•  Living in a motel, hotel, or short-term (1-2 weeks) apartment
•  Living temporarily with a friend/relative because housing is lost

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