The Richmond Animal Hospital
Legacy Fund
Helping Pets Access Essential Veterinary Care
Supporting Pets and Families Through Hardship
At Richmond Animal Hospital, we believe pets are family. We also understand that unexpected medical care can place significant stress on families, rescue organizations, and community members facing hardship.
That is why we are proud to introduce The Legacy Fund, our nonprofit initiative established in partnership with the Veterinary Care Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to helping veterinary practices provide essential and compassionate care to pets in need.
This fund is a lasting investment in the future of veterinary care - fostering compassionate medicine, supporting our community, and empowering generations to come.
Your tax-deductible donation helps make this care possible for pets and families in our community.
Why “The Legacy Fund”?
The Legacy Fund is named in honor of the people who helped shape Richmond Animal Hospital and inspired Dr. Nicholas Sherman throughout his journey in veterinary medicine.
This includes:
- Dr. Sherman’s grandfather, the late Dr. Lawrence Sherman, who inspired his passion for veterinary medicine and co-owned a successful clinic in northern New York for many years.
- Greg and Deb Sherman, Nick’s parents, and Allison Gardner, Nick’s sister, whose unwavering support helped encourage and guide Dr. Sherman’s path.
- Dr. Dan Hament, one of the founders of Richmond Animal Hospital, who dedicated 37 years to caring for the Richmond community before transitioning ownership to Dr. Sherman in late 2025.
The fund also represents a commitment to future generations of veterinary care, community support, and compassionate medicine.
Advancing Care, Saving Lives
Through our veterinarian-guided nonprofit fund, our doctors can provide critical treatment to pets most likely to benefit, regardless of financial limitations. Patients are selected by our medical team based on clinical judgment-no application process required.
How the Fund Helps
The Legacy Fund is designed to help support:
Families facing financial hardship
Rescue organizations and animal welfare groups
Pets requiring urgent or essential medical care
Community-centered veterinary assistance initiatives
Unlike many charitable organizations, 100% of every contribution made through the Veterinary Care Foundation goes directly toward helping pets and improving quality of life. Operational expenses for the Foundation are covered separately through membership dues paid by participating veterinary practices.
This means donations made to The Legacy Fund directly support care for animals in need within our local community.
Built for the Community We Love
The Sherman family is proud to establish The Legacy Fund as part of Richmond Animal Hospital’s continued commitment to compassionate, community-focused veterinary care.
We are deeply grateful to the families who have trusted us with the care of their pets and are excited to continue growing alongside the Richmond community for years to come.
More information about donations, eligibility, and ways to support the fund will be announced soon.
Learn More
To learn more about the Veterinary Care Foundation and its mission to support veterinary care nationwide, visit their website.
If you have questions about The Legacy Fund, please contact Richmond Animal Hospital directly.
If you have any questions, please contact Dominique Sherman directly at dsherman@