The Paint Rock Fund
At Columbia Pike Animal Hospital and Emergency Center, we believe every pet deserves compassionate medical care when they need it most. That belief extends beyond routine wellness visits and emergency care. It also means helping families navigate unexpected challenges. That is why we started the Paint Rock Fund.
What Is the Paint Rock Fund?
The Paint Rock Fund is our charitable fund, made possible through the Veterinary Care Foundation (VCF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit created by veterinarians. When a family is facing financial hardship, our doctors can draw on the fund to help cover their pet's care. Donations are tax-deductible, and every gift goes toward treatment for pets right here in our community.
Why "Paint Rock"?
The name comes from Dr. Davis Hall's family. In his own words:
"My mother, Louise Wardlaw, was born in a small house 10 miles outside of Paintrock. Her father, Malcolm Wardlaw, was a large rancher over six sections. There were no doctors or hospital. It got its name from the painted rocks on the Concho River. An underground explosion occurred and pushed large rocks up on the bed of the Concho River. When Reed was a very small boy, we liked to go down there and stay. It was very peaceful by the river. It was lined with pecan trees and mesquite trees. My mother loved animals, and my granddad had several thousand sheep. So Reed thought this would be a good name."
A place with no doctor and no hospital, now the name of a fund that exists so cost never decides the outcome.
Help Pets in Need
Through the Paint Rock Fund, donations directly support pets who need medical care during difficult circumstances. Every contribution helps Columbia Pike Animal Hospital and Emergency Center provide compassionate veterinary care to pets whose families may be facing unexpected financial challenges.
If you would like to help pets receive the care they deserve, you can make a tax-deductible donation through the Veterinary Care Foundation.
Questions? Call or text us anytime at (703) 256-8414. We are open 24/7.