Duffield Big Bet for Pets: A $250 Million Commitment
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Sept. 17, 2026 — The Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation has announced the Duffield Big Bet for Pets, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at reducing barriers to veterinary care for family pets across the U.S. with a commitment of $250 million over the next five years. This initiative marks one of the largest private philanthropic investments to expand access to nonprofit community veterinary care.
Background
For over three decades, the Duffields have been dedicated champions of pets in need. As founders of Maddie’s Fund®, the largest private foundation supporting companion animal organizations, the Duffields now aim to address the significant gap in access to veterinary care that affects 50 million dogs and cats nationwide due to financial barriers.
Quotes from Leadership
“Pets are members of our families, and they need veterinary care to live long, healthy lives,” said Dave Duffield, co-founder of the foundation. “For too many families, that care is not easy to find or afford. Big Bet for Pets is our way of investing in a stronger, more accessible safety net for these special animals.”
Amy Mills, vice president of access to care at the foundation, added, “The lack of access to affordable veterinary care is one of the most urgent and actionable challenges facing pets and the people who love them.”
Funding Opportunities
Two immediate funding opportunities include:
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Duffield Boost Grants: A total of $2.5 million allocated for 250 grants of $10,000 each to nonprofit community veterinary care providers.
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Expanding Access Grants: A $10 million fund aimed at supporting established nonprofit community veterinary clinics ready to expand capacity.
More details can be found at duffieldfoundation.org.
About the Foundation
The Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation promotes transformational programs focused on:
- Pairing veterans with service dogs
- Expanding access to care for companion animals
- Strengthening local public service organizations
Founded in 2016, the foundation is part of the wider Duffield family of foundations, which include Maddie’s Fund® and Liberty Dogs™, a service dog training facility for veterans.
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