The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recognizes its duty to respond to disasters involving AVMA members, or for more general humanitarian purposes involving veterinarians or animals. Requests for financial assistance in emergency or disaster situations should be directed to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF), and funded by that organization. AVMA fully supports the efforts of the AVMF through the provision of infrastructure and facilities, and by championing the fundraising campaigns and activities of the Foundation.