3 ways to give with heart but play it smart

摘要

I recently consulted with a veterinary practice in the Northeast that had just moved into a newly renovated, 5,000-square-foot facility. The new building was beautiful and a major improvement from the previous location, which had been outdated and cramped. The practice owner, a solo veterinarian with two full-time associate doctors, was a great guy, an awesome veterinarian—and charitable to a fault. During my visit, the practice was presented with a litter of 11 kittens that the owner didn't want anymore. Add that to six other cats and four dogs being provided charity services at the hospital, and I started to wonder how this practice could stay in business. Turns out my fears weren't unfounded.