Funds to help animals in Southwest Virginia

Edinburg, VA — The Virginia Federation of Humane Societies (VFHS) today announced that its High Five VA program has received a $20,000 grant from the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) to improve the health and adoptability of animals housed in shelters across Southwest Virginia.

High Five VA is a lifesaving transfer initiative that strengthens Virginia’s animal welfare safety net by moving animals from under-resourced shelters to communities where resources and adoption opportunities are significantly higher. The program focuses on improving animal health and readiness for transfer, expanding partnerships, and improving outcomes for Virginia’s animals.

“With support from the ASPCA, VFHS has been working alongside Southwest Virginia shelters for several years to improve animal health, create and foster progressive programs, and improve animal outcomes.

Rural shelters face unique challenges, including limited financial resources, geographic barriers, and reduced access to veterinary care.

“This ASPCA grant will allow shelters to expand their transfer capacity, helping more animals move into homes and ultimately saving more lives,” added VFHS vice-president Jill Mollohan.

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