Colorado Springs, CO
Team Lead:
Sarah O’Day, DVM
Growing up, I always knew I wanted to become a veterinarian. As my parents witnessed, I began to collect strays and made them our family pets. My thought was that every animal should have a safe place to call home. I was able to accomplish my dream in 2014 when I graduated from Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine. A year later, I moved to Ft. Carson and ‘the rest is history’. I’m lucky to have family in Colorado Springs who include my dad and my brother and his family. My dear mom passed away in 2014; she shared my passion for animals and was truly a wonderful mentor and mom. I was introduced to The Street Dog Coalition by my inspiring friend and colleague, Dr. Lauren Seal. I am truly inspired by people such as Lauren as well as the staff and volunteers with The Street Dog Coalition and the Springs Rescue Mission. They are doing all they can to support our homeless brothers, sisters, and their fur babies. These truly wonderful and dedicated people allow me to ‘keep the faith’ in humankind.
Partners & Resources:
Colorado Resources for At-Risk Pet Parents
Apex College of Veterinary Technology
El Paso County Homeless Veterans Coalition
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region
Springs Rescue Mission
Fox Run Veterinary Hospital
Hamlett Spay and Neuter Clinic
White Whiskers Aging Pet Care
Erika with Republic of Paws Chapman Foundations Management
Press:
1.28.24 KOAA News5: “Homeless pets are getting free care in our area”
6.6.23 Rocky Mountain PBS: “Unhoused residents of CO Springs say pets keep them grounded”
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