Richard Lichter Dog Rescue Fund

To assist with the cost(s) of medical care provided by the UF Small Animal Hospital to patients whose families are facing financial hardship.

The purpose of this fund is to support the VetSpark program (Igniting Academic Potential in Veterinary Residents) with expenses such as but not limited to awards to residents for participation, professional leadership dinners, workshops and conferences, clinical research mini-grants, professional meetings to present work, and publications, designed to develop academic leaders in veterinary medicine.

Support annual scholarship for senior student with financial need, high grades, a dedication to the profession & affinity for cats (in memory of Melani Meador Penn, Class of 95).