Since 2017, PetSmart Charities® has supported Pets in Need with grants totaling more than $200,000. A 2019 grant provided state-of-the-art surgical and dental equipment for our new Advanced Care Suite and a current two-year grant is supporting the operation of the new suite. 

A special shout-out to one of PIN's unsung heroes, Colleen Black, DVM! A 1998 graduate of Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Black has been practicing for 23 years. She works at VCA Lakota Hills Animal Hospital three days a week and at PIN on Wednesdays. Dr. Black is passionate about her profession and is a champion for our mission. And -- our clients and their pets adore her!

Thank you, Dr. Black, for your ongoing dedication, compassion, and commitment!

Sarah Abufarhah recently joined the PIN team as practice manager and we can’t imagine anyone more qualified for this important role. “I grew up with financial struggles, so I totally get where our clients are coming from. My pets have always helped me through rough days, and they make good days even better.”

After graduating from Miami University, Sarah was driven to help others, including working at a boys’ home, a preschool, and the Boys and Girls Club. Then, led by her passion for animals, she worked at a private veterinary practice for four years. At Pets In Need, she says she’s "found her place". “I hope to be here for a long time!” 

"You guys are the best! Cleo is the first dog in my life. I never knew love like this before and I'm so grateful to PIN for helping me take care of her. She's all I have. Thank you!"

— Linda D.