WHAT DO PATROL CANINE
OFFICERS AND MOUNTED EQUINE OFFICERS HAVE IN COMMON?
THEY WILL ALL BE
GETTING THEIR EYES EXAMINED FOR FREE AT
VCA HOLLYWOOD
ANIMAL HOSPITAL ON MAY 7
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GREAT VISUALS - VALUABLE INFORMATION!!
WHO/WHAT:
VCA Hollywood
Animal Hospital (VCAHAH) and Animal Eye Guys (AEG) of South Florida will be
providing free eye exams to qualified South Florida working dogs on Sunday, May 7, from 10:00am -3:00pm.
High profile patients include:
Horses from Peaceful Ridge Rescue-
Specifically, a retired Equine Officer from Key West!
The
complimentary exams will be provided by Dr. Robert Swinger, D.V.M., Diplomate
of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists.
The exams are
being offered as part of the ACVO National Service Dog Eye Exam program. Now in
its 10th year, the program offers free eye exams for service animals during the
month of May by 250 board certified veterinary ophthalmologists from around the
United States (including Puerto Rico) and Canada.
Since the
program launched in 2008, nearly 16,000 service animals have been
examined. In addition to dogs, other
service animals including horses and even a service donkey named Henry have
received free sight saving exams.
WHERE/WHEN:
VCA Hollywood
Animal Hospital
2864 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, FL 33020
954.920.3556
Sunday, May 7,
2017
10:00 am -3
:00 pm
Great Visuals
All Morning, However High Profile Patients include:
Equine Officer
and Local K9 Patrol officers 11-1pm
HOW:
On-site media
contact is Linda Ream. Contact her at linda.ream@vca.com/954.319.0365(C)
MORE INFORMATION:
About VCA Hollywood
Animal Hospital
VCA Hollywood
Animal Hospital has earned a solid reputation for offering the very best in
veterinary medicine as well as the latest technological advances and therapies.
Founded in 1947, VCA HAH features 21 veterinarians and more than 100 highly
trained technical and support staff members. For more information, please visit
http://www.VCAhollywood.com or call 954-826-8871
About Peaceful
Ridge Rescue’s mission is to rescue horses
from neglect, abuse, abandonment, and slaughter; improve their lives by
providing a safe haven for
healing and rehabilitation; find a homes for every horse, through a rigorous
adoption process, sponsor and foster program; and educate the community through
instructional support, and equine-assisted programs. For more information,
please visit http://www.peacefulridgerescue.org/
or call 954-240-6080.
About the
American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists®
is an approved veterinary specialty organization of the American Board of
Veterinary Specialties, and is recognized by the American Veterinary Medical
Association. Its mission is “to advance
the quality of veterinary medicine through certification of veterinarians who
demonstrate excellence as specialists in veterinary ophthalmology.” To become
board certified, a candidate must complete a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
degree, a one-year internship, a three year approved residency and pass a
series of credentials and examinations.
Media Contacts
Linda Ream, VCA Hollywood
Animal Hospital: linda.ream@vca.com /954.319.0365 (C)
