Shelter Surprise 2023 – Voting Now Open

Vote for Your Favorite Shelter or Rescue to Win

What is Shelter Surprise?

Shelter Surprise 2023 is giving back to the shelters and rescues that are tirelessly working to save pets and help them find loving, forever homes. This is the third year that MedVet will award three deserving shelters cash prizes up to $2,000 to support the important work they do. Ten finalists were chosen from thousands of nominations across the country and the public will help choose the winners by voting from Oct. 23-Nov. 3 for their favorite.

The winning shelters will receive:

• 1^st prize – $2,000
• 2^nd prize – $1,250
• 3^rd prize – $500

Shelter Surprise 2023 winners will be announced during National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week, which takes place Nov. 5-11.

“MedVet is grateful to the animal shelters and rescues that are working to save pets and help them find their forever homes,” said Dr. Linda Lehmkuhl, MedVet’s Chief Executive Officer. “We know that these organizations rely on donations and volunteers, and this is one way we can give back and help support the important work they are doing.”

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