The Barbara Barrett Fund was created in memory of Dr. Will Kay's nanny growing up, Barbie. Barbie was a staple at both Hickory Pet Inn and Hickory Veterinary hospital for years, as she started by living on the house on the property, helping raise young Will, and then transitioned to working at the front desk of the hospital and running the Hickory Pet Inn. Barbie always brightened the room she was in making all clients feel welcome and all animals at ease with her Australian accent and fun laugh. Her deep love of all animals helped to also inspire young Will into his career path, and her kindness can now continue helping more pets in need in her name.
The Barbara Barrett Fund at Hickory Veterinary helps caring pet owners who are struggling to afford life-saving emergency treatment. Thanks to the generosity of our clients and donors, we can offer small, needs-based grants to eligible pets.
To be considered for The Barbara Barrett funding, a pet must be receiving care at Hickory Veterinary and be either a Good Samaritan case or belong to an owner facing significant financial hardship.
Applicants must have a Hickory Veterinary treatment plan and estimate, and show that all other payment options have been exhausted, including:
- Personal finances (credit cards, care credit and scratchpay)
- Donations from family and friends
- Additional fundraising efforts
The Barbara Barrett Fund is made possible through a partnership with the Veterinary Care Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Donations are tax deductible and are used solely for animals in need.
How to Help
When you make a donation to Hickory’s The Barbara Barrett Fund, 100% of your tax-deductible gift will support the care of pets in need. To donate, click below and select ‘Pennsylvania’ and ‘Hickory Veterinary Hospital , The Barbara Barrett Fund’. You can also send a check made payable to The Veterinary Care Foundation, 16550 NW 46th St., Morriston, FL, 32668 and indicate The Barbara Barrett Fund in the memo.