Timeline
In 2020, the John R. Peterson (JRP) Foundation was established with the mission to ensure better, longer lives for companion animals. The Foundation strives to tackle and alleviate those conditions that cause animals to be placed into shelters and rescues. Here is a milestone timeline of the JRP Foundation’s work.
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February 2020
The John R. Peterson Foundation is established with a mission to ensure better, longer lives for companion animals. -
July 2020
The John R. Peterson Trust donates $1M dollars to the San Diego Zoological Society. This amazing gift will fund a veterinary residency program at the San Diego Zoo. -
Oct 2020
JRP Foundation was a major sponsor of the largest pet rescue flight in history, organized to alleviate the challenges faced by shelters in Hawaiian islands due to the strict lockdown from COVID-19 pandemic. The flight carried over 600 dogs and cats from quarantined shelters landed in Boeing field, Seattle, where receiving rescuers were waiting.
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December 2020
Partnering with Greater Good Charities, the foundation starts a free cat and dog sterilization initiative in Hawaii. Eight high volume spay and neuter clinics are completed across the islands of Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Molokai in 2021.
Aug 2021
Dr. Laura Bunke
2021 - 2024
John R. Peterson Foundation Veterinary Resident
Aug 2021
The John R. Peterson Foundation provides funding to renovate and equip the Ringworm Treatment building on the Lucky Dog Animal Rescue South Carolina campus. The building becomes fully operational in December 2022.
June 2022
Medical assistance initiative for under-resourced communities kicks off on the islands of Hawaii and Kauai to help pets receive medical care where financial constraints limit access to veterinary care.July 2022
The foundation partners with the San Diego Humane Society to provide veterinary assistance through the CARE program to families who are otherwise unable to afford medical care.
December 2022
The foundation expands the sterilization initiative with its partnership with Pet Fix organization to offer free spay and neuter clinics on the island of Hawaii.
March 2023
The foundation adds education to the sterilization initiative by providing local animal rescue organization, Aloha Ilio, the funding to start a public awareness campaign within the community of Hawaii on the benefits of spay and neuter. The goal is to promote responsible pet ownership and education with communities to prevent future health issues.March 2023
The foundation supports the building of the spay and neuter clinic in the veterinary center on Florence campus of Lucky Dog Animal Rescue. New spay and neuter medical equipment as well as X-Ray and ultrasound machines are funded to enable surgeries to start.September 2023
The foundation continues its partnership with the San Diego Humane Society and supports the CARE program through 2024.October 2023
A new customer transport van sponsored by the foundation is finally delivered to Lucky Dog Animal Rescue. Replacing their aging vehicle that is facing obsolesce issue with parts, this new van is equipped to carry more animals, supplies and donations to meet the growing needs of homeless animals.
February 2024
Kauai SPCA awarded foundation grant to help pet owners with financial assistance for medical care of their cats and dogs. The support is provided to prevent relinquishment of beloved pets and euthanasia based on economic hardship.February 2024
The foundation awards Aloha Ilio Rescue a medical assistance grant to help pet owners facing financial hardship with support for critical medical care of their dogs.
April 2024
The foundation funds Project HEAL, an organization of veterinary students from the University of Florida, to send six veterinarians and twenty veterinary students to Mayagüez Puerto Rico to hold a four day free sterilization and wellness clinics for the local community.