Welcome to Pro-Bone-O's web site, home to a non-profit organization that provides a much needed service to those who have no other resources. - free veterinary care to pets of people who are homeless.   This year we are celebrating our 10th year of operation and we are honored to continue serving the neediest of our community's population.   And we are having a PARTY!!!!  It's a "Bone-a-fit" at both Bare Bones Dog Wash locations. For every dirty dog willing to be washed by it's human, Pro-Bone-O will receive 50% of the cost to get squeeky-clean.   All four-leggers will receive great-tasting, all natural treats donated by Wild Side Treats. Two-leggers will be treated to cake.   And, last but not least, we have a RAFFLE!  Some wonderful prizes are in store for the lucky winners - gift certificates for our four-legged friends and for our two legged friends.   If you can't make it to our party, we will miss you, but you can still participate in the raffle right here! Just click here and it will whisk you away to the Raffle Page where you can buy your tickets and see what great prizes lie in store for some lucky winners

What Is Pro-Bone-O?

Pro-Bone-O is a non-profit organization that provides free veterinary services 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 throughout the year. The clinics are set up in space donated by St. Vincent dePaul at its Lindholm Service Center in Eugene, Oregon.

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 18 veterinarians and veterinary technicians from the Lane County area donate their time and expertise. Each clinic is staffed by one veterinarian and 1 or 2 techs. Each clinic is coordinated by one Board member and 2 or 3 community volunteers.

Many local veterinarians who are unable to volunteer at the clinics donate supplies, medicine, equipment, pet food, and flea products.

Behind the scenes there are countless volunteers working to organize and run the clinics, raise funds, collect donated supplies, vaccines and medicines. All food provided to the pets is donated by area merchants and vets.

What Services Does Pro-Bone-O Provide?

•  Vaccines
•  Well-pet check-ups
•  Treatment for minor illnesses, diseases, and wounds
•  Food, collars, leashes, crates, shampoos, vitamins, treats
•  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

How Can You Help?

For Pro-Bone-O to continue to provide its services and to grow and expand, we need your help. Vaccines, medicines, and equipment take a lot of money and our veterinary community cannot provide enough to fill our continuing need. It is through donations that we are able to purchase these vital items. Please consider supporting this worthy cause; visit our Donations page.

Your donation will mean that our clients will be able to keep and care for their pets. Just all all pet lovers do, they rely on their pets for love and companionship, and security in an uncertain world.

You can support us in other ways as well. Volunteer: work at a clinic; help with fund-raising ideas; organize public speaking engagements; prepare and distribute newsletters, media presentations - the options are endless!

Another way you can support Pro-Bone-O is through the purchase of items by joining iGive.com. For each purchase you make, a percentage of that sale is donated to Pro-Bone-O - an easy way to "donate" on the items you already buy.

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