Helping Hands Affordable Veterinary Surgery & Dental Care

Preventing Economic Euthanasia

Media

FEATURED PRESS

Good Morning America. (2010, November 13). Work With Me: Ron Claiborne Veterinarian (VIDEO).
Virginia Currents. Helping Hands. Community Idea Stations (2012, November 15) (VIDEO).
Holm, Catherine. Helping Hands Offers Low-Cost Veterinary Surgery to Prevent “Economic Euthanasia.” (2015, October 2). Catster.com.
Davis, Carla. Best Friends Magazine. (2011, May/June). Inspiring People: Lori Pasternak and Jackie Morasco.
Lane, Julia Kamysz. The Bark. (2010, December 6). Vet’s Generosity Saves Lives.
Reid, Zachary. Richmond Times Dispatch. (December 14, 2014). Making a Difference: Clinic saves lives; pet owners save money.
Greenwood, Arin. Huffington Post. (2014, September 15). Pets and Owners Stay Together During Tough Times With These Groups’ Help.

AWARDS

Richmond Times Dispatch Best Veterinarian Finalist (2015, 2017, 2018).

Style Weekly Best Animal Hospital Finalist (2015).

Three Best Rated (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)

Traditional Home Classic Woman Award Nominee / Certificate of Recognition for “outstanding volunteer efforts and contributions in making a difference in the lives of so many others.” (2015).

NAWBO Award

2014 Innovation Award Finalist. Richmond Chamber of Commerce. (2014, November 12).

E-chievement Award: Lori Pasternak. eTown. (2013, May).

2010 Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association Direct Practitioner of the Year. HSUS. All Animals. (2011, September/October).

Commendation from Richmond City Council. “In honor, recognition and celebration of outstanding and ongoing dedication, commitment and active citizenship shown on behalf of our community in helping to make our city an even better place to live, work, learn, love, play, visit and raise a family.” (2010, October 16).

Top 40 Under 40. Style Magazine. (2010, October 13).

2010 MUSE Award Finalist. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.  (2010, June 16).

ARTICLES & MENTIONS

How to Become a Veterinarian: Your 8-step Guide. (2018, December 10). The SGU Pulse – Veterinary Medicine Blog.

Spotlight: Helping Hands Affordable Veterinary Surgery and Dental Care. (2018, February 27). Medical Travel Today. 

Smith, Scott ConsumersAdvocate.org ( 2017, June 29) BlogPaws – The Circle of Giving

Richards, Laura. UTI in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment. (2015, October 6).Care.com.

Holm, Catherine. Helping Hands Offers Low-Cost Veterinary Surgery to Prevent “Economic Euthanasia.” (2015, October 2). Catster.com. 

Richards, Laura. Sarcoma in Dogs: What You Need to Know.  (2015, September 2).Care.com.

Richards, Laura. Dog Bladder Infection: 7 Tips to Help Your Dog.  (2015, September 1). Care.com. 

Manning, Sue. Here comes the bride. (2015, January 31). TheReporter.com.

Meet the pet owners marking Valentine’s Day with lavish weddings for their dogs – but don’t expect any real puppy love. (2015, January 28). DailyMail.com.

Thompson, Michael. Carytown vets pounce on larger space.RichmondBizSense.com. (2015, January 16).

Reid, Zachary. Richmond Times Dispatch. (December 14, 2014). Making a Difference: Clinic saves lives; pet owners save money.

Greenwood, Arin. Huffington Post. (2014, September 15). Pets and Owners Stay Together During Tough Times With These Groups’ Help.

Writingforrescues.wordpress.com. (2014, April 30). Interview: Lori Pasternak With Helping Hands.

Diamond, Wendy. Animal Fair. (2012, July 18). The Story of Baby Hope’s Peace Loving Chilly!

Greenwood, Arin. Huffington Post. (2012, June 20). Chilly Pasternak, Virginia Poodle, Could be in the World’s Most Expensive Animal Wedding.

Virginia This Morning: Henrico Humane Society and Helping Hands. WTVR-CBS6 Richmond. (2012, February 15)

Boston.com. (2011, December 16). Hidden Holiday Dangers For Pets.

Yahoo Finance. (2011, October 18). Veterinarian Offers Tips to Avoid Economic Euthanasia in Pets.

Davis, Carla. Best Friends Magazine. (2011, May/June). Inspiring  People: Lori Pasternak and Jackie Morasco

Pasternak, Lori. The Canine Adventure Newsletter. (2011, Spring). A Helping Hand to Pets in Need. 

Richmondpetlovers.com. (2011, March 1). Helping Hands Veterinary Surgery Does Business Differently and Saves Lives.

Lane, Julia Kamysz. The Bark. (2010, December 6). Vet’s Generosity Saves Lives.

Good Morning America. (2010, November 13). Work With Me: Ron Claiborne Veterinarian (VIDEO).

Fishburne, Charles. WCVE. (2010, October 19). Happy the Artist Celebrates his 69th Birthday by Giving to Others.

Warnick, Jennifer. WWBT. (2010, August 26). Low-cost Carytown veterinarian saving pets, money.

NOVAdogBlog. (2010, July 2). A Helping Hand in Tough Times.

Biegelsen, Amy. Belle Magazine. (2010, July). Pet Project: A trailblazer delivers cost-conscious animal care.

Day, Rhonda. Examiner.com. (2010, April 27). New animal clinic in Richmond offers affordable health care for pets.

Harris, Al. Richmond BizSense. (2009, November 2). Fido Gets a Helping Hand.

Emerson, Bethany. Richmond Magazine. (2009, October 27).  A Helping Hand.