Nobody should have to choose between their best friend and their electric bill…
The Niagara Frontier Veterinary Society’s Pet Emergency Fund was established in 1999 to help people with financial needs afford pet care in emergency situations.
You Can Help
Please help us save the lives of animals and help pet owners who otherwise could not afford the cost of emergency veterinary care.
Super Bowl Squares 2026
In Buffalo, we love our football and our pets!
Get Your PEF Super Bowl Squares for the Superbowl!
Sunday, February 8th, 2026 @ 6:30 PM EST
Purchase a Super Bowl square for $25 and help save pets in need!
To purchase a square go to https://givebutter.com/squares2026, use the “Buy a square!” button. Making a donation is appreciated, but will not result in a square being assigned to you.
Payouts:
First Quarter: $200
Halftime: $300
Third Quarter: $200
Final: $500
What you need to know:
● All payments must be received before a square will be assigned.
● Squares will be assigned at random on a first come, first serve basis.
● Row and column numbers will be assigned at random once the board is filled.
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Families Can’t Afford
to Lose a Pet
For nearly 25 years, Pet Emergency Fund has been offering financial support in Erie & Niagara counties to families who cannot afford emergency medical treatment for their pets.
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Animal Trivia Night 2026
Join us for a wild night of trivia at the Ismailia Shrine Center! All proceeds benefit the Pet Emergency Fund of Western New York.
Doors open at 6:30pm. Trivia will begin at 7:15 pm and is expected to last 90 minutes to two hours.
Your $20 ticket donation will gain you entry to the event, the ability to participate in trivia, and entry to the door prize raffle.
Buy tickets now at
https://givebutter.com/animaltrivia2026
Pre-registration is highly encouraged, as this event is likely to sell out. Remaining tickets will be available at the door starting at 7:00 pm for $30. It is not guaranteed that tickets will be available at the door.
Additional tickets for a basket raffle and 50/50 will be available for purchase.
Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and pub-style food will be available for purchase.
PEF Seeks Volunteers
The PEF is looking to expand our outreach and fundraising. And to do that, we need volunteers! Please contact us if you are interested in representing the PEF at events in your community.