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their annual “Pennies for Pets” campaign. From March through June, participating VCA hospitals in San Diego will be collecting donations by encouraging clients to round up their transaction amounts to the nearest dollar or by donating any amount. Vilen Vlasov, Marketing, Southwest Region shared with Giving Back Magazine, “We just wanted to show our Vilen Vlasov appreciation to the officers for putting the community they serve above all. When duty calls, they respond without hesitation. They sacrifice much of their family life to serve and protect. We also wanted to express gratitude to their families! We are proud of our VCA Hospital teammates and their goal to help the San Diego Police Foundation and their K9 Unit.  Through the VCA Charities Pennies for Pets program, we are dedicated to help the SDPD to help protect the same community we serve and love.” So far, VCA Animal Hospitals in San Diego successfully raised over $30,000 to support the department through San Diego Police Foundation Everyone can help! Visit any San Diego area VCA Animal Hospital to donate or visit www.VCAcharities.org/donations. (Make sure to mention San Diego Police Foundation in the Memo Section). MAY 2019 | GBSAN.COM 59