As 2024 draws to a close, we are thrilled to share the incredible progress we’ve made together at Pets4Life Louisville. This year, our mission to support underserved pet families has achieved measurable results, thanks to your generosity and our dedicated team of partners and volunteers.
Our Total Impact
Total Pets Supported: 1,282
Vet Care Provided: 356 pets
- 279 pets treated through wellness and vaccine clinics
- 77 pets treated via puppy outreach and workshops
Resources Distributed: 926 pets received essential food, supplies, and more
2024 Results – By the Numbers!
2024 Highlights:
NEW! PETS4LIFE PETCARE RESOURCE CENTER: As a recipient of the Petsmart Charities Incubator grant, we were able to expand services to help people with pet food and basic pet needs. In order to build a presence in our target area, we opened a dedicated office at the California Community Center. The office will serve as a focal point for programming and will host Pet Resource Days and ‘Office Hours’ to assist pet families witih individual needs.
NEW! CUSTOMER SERVICE HUB: Launched a Customer Service Hub to provide support for all pet families in our target areas. This virtual customer assistance service will provide pet care guidance, referrals, transportation assistance and one-on-one support.
NEW! PETCARE HUBSPOTS: As a result of the relationships that we built, we have established three ‘Hubspots’ in the 40210 zip code area for providing services (California Community Center, Park Hill Area and The Lord’s Kitchen). In 2024, these hubspot locations hosted pop-up pet food and pet resource distribution events. In the future we plan to host vet clinics, vaccine clinics and S/N events in these areas.
NEW! PUPPY OUTREACH: AIn response to a Parvo Outbreak, we began holding small puppy outreach days throughout the west end neighborhoods where we provided dewormer and vaccines to help prevent Parvo and other diseases that run rampant in the area. This was a stop-gab initiative to help prevent illness and death until we are able to provide veterinary services in the area.
STRENGTHENED PARTNERSHIPS: Collaborated with organizations to amplify our reach and effectiveness. We want to thank the following organizations for partnering with Pets4Life Louisville and supporting our mission: The Table, Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Metro Animal Shelter, Louisville Parks & Recreation, Snip-N-Save, Spay Anyway, My Dog Eats First (MDEF), Central High School’s Vet Science Program, Caris College Vet Assistance Program, Louisville Metro Housing Authority, Pet Wants – J-Town, Club K9 Dog Park Bar, KHS/SNIP Clinic, and more.
Focus Area 1: Pets4Life Core Wellness Program
This program delivers pop-up veterinary and vaccine clinics to underserved communities.
- Clinics Completed: 7 (5 Wellness Clinics, 2 Vaccine Clinics)
- Pets Treated: 279
- Dogs: 222
- Cats: 57
Targeting Underserved Areas
- 90% of pets (250): From zip codes with limited or no access to veterinary care
- 7% (19 pets): From other Jefferson County zip codes
- 3% (10 pets): From areas outside Jefferson County
Focus Area 2: Petsmart Charities Incubator Grant Initiative
This initiative focused on outreach and support for pet families in the 40210 zip code.
- Pet Resource Events Held: 16
- Pet Families Reached: 418 in our target area database
Community Research Efforts
- Conducted 2 Focus Groups with 28 participants
- Completed 204 Surveys to better understand community needs
Services Delivered in 40210
- New Families Served: 279
- Total Pets Supported: 926
- Dogs: 664
- Cats: 262
- Vet Care Provided: 77 pets received vaccines or dewormers
- Referrals Made: 60 families connected to vital resources
Together, We Made a Difference
None of this would have been possible without your support. Whether you volunteered, donated, or shared our mission, you’ve played an essential role in helping Pets4Life Louisville make an impact in our community.
As we celebrate this year of growth, we look forward to continuing our work to ensure every pet has the care and resources they need. Thank you for being a part of this journey—here’s to an even greater 2025!