For families struggling to afford veterinary bills, getting medical care for a beloved pet can be a difficult decision. A Reno nonprofit is hoping to ease that burden with a fundraising campaign that could double the impact of community donations.
Options Veterinary Care has launched a Giving Tuesday matching campaign, with supporters pledging to match donations dollar for dollar up to $50,000. The campaign is underway and runs through Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
The nonprofit is also inviting the community to visit its Reno clinic that day for an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Visitors can meet staff, take clinic tours, enjoy refreshments, and learn more about the organization's work.
Options Veterinary Care provides affordable veterinary services to people experiencing financial hardship throughout Northern Nevada.
The clinic serves low-income seniors, families with low wages, people with disabilities, and local animal rescue organizations. More than 70% of its clients are low-income seniors, many of whom consider their pets their closest companions.
As veterinary costs continue to rise and a nationwide shortage of veterinary professionals puts additional pressure on access to care, the organization says the need for affordable services continues to grow.
In 2025, Options Veterinary Care provided care to more than 8,200 pets. The organization works to help families get needed veterinary services and prevent pets from being surrendered because their owners cannot afford their care.
"No pet should have to suffer because their person cannot afford the veterinary care they need," is the guiding belief behind the organization's work.
Bonney Brown, president of Options Veterinary Care, said community donations help the clinic reach more pets and families.
"Community support makes this work possible," Brown said. "Every donation helps us provide care to pets whose families might otherwise have nowhere to turn. With this generous matching opportunity, our supporters can double their impact and help even more pets receive the care they need."
Community members can contribute by donating online, sharing the campaign with friends and family, or creating personal fundraising pages to encourage others to give.
The December 1 open house will take place at Options Veterinary Care, 4690 Longley Lane, Suite 1, in Reno.
More information about the organization and its Giving Tuesday campaign is available at Options Veterinary Care's website
