Development News Hank & William Cole
was released to retire in Orange Grove with Rusk’s family. At that time, Eli was only the second dog in United States history to be granted this honor. The Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation LCPL Colton Rusk
Colton Rusk & Eli
(TVMF) has pledged to cover all of Eli’s veterinary care for the rest of his life. Moore had a number of counter top donation boxes built and volunteered Eli at Colton’s grave
to place these in veterinary hospitals and other businesses around the state in order to attract donations from patrons. A number of veterinary hospitals requested these boxes, and donations received as of the end of February 2015 totaled $18,829.
How You Can Help With a contribution to Eli’s Fund, you have the opportunity to help active duty service men and women, veterans, and retired military animals. Animals play a special role in the lives of their owners, and continued support will ensure that animals in need and their owners will have access to life-saving care. To learn more about how to support the funds or create an endowment through the Texas A&M Foundation for the benefit of the CVM, or to request a donation box for your hospital or business, please contact the college development office at 979-845-9043 or info@txamfoundation.com.
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