Who We Help

Facility Partners

The organizations (below) can apply to be a partner facility entitled to free visits from our Therapy Dog Volunteers. The visits help adults and children recover from stress, trauma and disease or cope with disabilities and learning issues

Corporate Partners

We provide professional therapy dog services for a fee to businesses, government agencies, and private organizations. Our trained therapy dogs offer comfort, stress relief, and emotional support in various settings, including workplaces, hospitals, schools, and special events. Whether you’re looking to enhance employee well-being, support mental health initiatives, or create a calming environment, our therapy dog services can be customized to meet your specific needs.

Communities in Crisis

The Lucky G Foundation Crisis Response Teams deploy to select national and local disasters when invited and as funding allows. Our highly trained teams provide comfort, emotional support, and stress relief to individuals and communities affected by crises. Whether assisting first responders, disaster survivors, or community members, our therapy dogs play a vital role in promoting healing and resilience in times of need.

OUR SERVICES

Solutions

We believe that preventing another tragedy like Lucky’s requires a comprehensive approach. The Lucky Foundation is tackling veterinary negligence on multiple fronts, combining heartfelt advocacy with practical solutions:

Championing Oversight & Accountability

We are pushing for independent oversight in the veterinary field. This means advocating for transparent review boards and stricter accountability when malpractice occurs. Pets are family, and their medical care should be held to the highest standards. We collaborate with policymakers to establish systems where veterinarians are held responsible for negligence – just as doctors are in human healthcare. By shining a light on oversight gaps, we aim to rebuild trust between pet owners and veterinary professionals.

Legislative Reform for Pet Protection

Laws have not caught up with the importance of pets in our families. In many places, including Massachusetts, animals are still legally considered “property,” which makes it almost impossible for heartbroken pet owners to seek justice or meaningful compensation after malpractice. We are lobbying for new legislation – what we call “Lucky’s Law” – that will raise the standards of veterinary care and enforce stricter penalties for negligence. Through petitions, expert testimony, and working hand-in-hand with lawmakers, we strive to change the legal landscape so that our companion animals are better protected. Every signature and every call to an elected official brings us one step closer to laws that truly value our pets’ lives.

 Improving Veterinary Education & Standards

Prevention is key. The Lucky Foundation works to ensure that vets have the training and resources to avoid mistakes before they happen. We support and promote improved veterinary education – from advocating for curriculum updates in vet schools to funding continuing education workshops focused on patient safety, ethics, and communication. We believe that most veterinarians want to provide the best care possible; by pushing for higher standards and sharing best practices, we help good vets become even better. Our goal is a culture in veterinary medicine where asking for a second opinion, double-checking dosages, and learning from errors is encouraged and expected.

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Pet Owner Support & Awareness

We’re building a community for pet owners who have experienced trauma due to veterinary negligence. Through support groups, resources on our website, and public awareness campaigns, we ensure that no one has to feel alone in their grief or fight for justice by themselves. By collecting and sharing stories like Lucky’s, we highlight that these incidents are not isolated and that change is urgently needed. Our awareness efforts include outreach to the media to shine a light on this issue, as well as educational materials for pet owners – covering what steps to take if you suspect malpractice and guidance on how to file complaints or legal actions. The more people know their rights and options, the more we can prevent tragedies and hold the system accountable.

Each of these solutions works together toward one goal: safer veterinary care for our beloved animals. Whether it’s through changing a law, guiding a vet to better practices, or empowering a pet owner to speak up, The Lucky Foundation is devoted to making an impact on every level of the system.

OUR SERVICES

Solutions

We believe that preventing another tragedy like Lucky’s requires a comprehensive approach. The Lucky Foundation is tackling veterinary negligence on multiple fronts, combining heartfelt advocacy with practical solutions:

Championing Oversight & Accountability

We are pushing for independent oversight in the veterinary field. This means advocating for transparent review boards and stricter accountability when malpractice occurs. Pets are family, and their medical care should be held to the highest standards. We collaborate with policymakers to establish systems where veterinarians are held responsible for negligence – just as doctors are in human healthcare. By shining a light on oversight gaps, we aim to rebuild trust between pet owners and veterinary professionals.

Legislative Reform for Pet Protection

Laws have not caught up with the importance of pets in our families. In many places, including Massachusetts, animals are still legally considered “property,” which makes it almost impossible for heartbroken pet owners to seek justice or meaningful compensation after malpractice. We are lobbying for new legislation – what we call “Lucky’s Law” – that will raise the standards of veterinary care and enforce stricter penalties for negligence. Through petitions, expert testimony, and working hand-in-hand with lawmakers, we strive to change the legal landscape so that our companion animals are better protected. Every signature and every call to an elected official brings us one step closer to laws that truly value our pets’ lives.

pexels-masoodaslami-30810864

 Improving Veterinary Education & Standards

Prevention is key. The Lucky Foundation works to ensure that vets have the training and resources to avoid mistakes before they happen. We support and promote improved veterinary education – from advocating for curriculum updates in vet schools to funding continuing education workshops focused on patient safety, ethics, and communication. We believe that most veterinarians want to provide the best care possible; by pushing for higher standards and sharing best practices, we help good vets become even better. Our goal is a culture in veterinary medicine where asking for a second opinion, double-checking dosages, and learning from errors is encouraged and expected.

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Pet Owner Support & Awareness

We’re building a community for pet owners who have experienced trauma due to veterinary negligence. Through support groups, resources on our website, and public awareness campaigns, we ensure that no one has to feel alone in their grief or fight for justice by themselves. By collecting and sharing stories like Lucky’s, we highlight that these incidents are not isolated and that change is urgently needed. Our awareness efforts include outreach to the media to shine a light on this issue, as well as educational materials for pet owners – covering what steps to take if you suspect malpractice and guidance on how to file complaints or legal actions. The more people know their rights and options, the more we can prevent tragedies and hold the system accountable.

Each of these solutions works together toward one goal: safer veterinary care for our beloved animals. Whether it’s through changing a law, guiding a vet to better practices, or empowering a pet owner to speak up, The Lucky Foundation is devoted to making an impact on every level of the system.