Ebenezer Animal Hospital  participates in many community programs on a volunteer basis. We have taken our pets to nursing homes to improve seniors' quality of life. We regularly talk to young children about proper pet care in schools. High School and college students are invited to "shadow" the veterinarians to get an inside look at our profession. We participate in at least one Career Day event in the Schools or YMCA every year for same reason.
          To help York County's Animal Control Department, Dr. Lawrence served as chairman of the Animal Issues Task Force from 1993 to 1998. This citizen's group met monthly for five years to recommend ways to improve the county ordinances and the department itself. Proposals for a spay/neuter program (for new adoptions), a leash law, increased fines for impoundments, and code enforcement were presented to the York County Council. All but the last proposal were enacted.
          In 2000, Dr. Lawrence served in an advisory capacity to the county with the York County Animal Coalition. Through the efforts of the Task Force, the Humane Society, and Animal Coalition the county has initiated plans to build a new animal shelter. The Coalition has recommended the building size and design as well as department organization.  
          Dr. Lawrence is a founding member of the Animal Adoption League of York County, a non-profit pet adoption service. Ebenezer Animal Hospital gives discounts to the Adoption League, the York County Humane Society, and some specialized rescue groups for medical and surgical services. In 2009, we were glad to participate in a new spay/neuter program organized by the Animal Adoption League of York County. In this program, animals in disadvantaged households are picked up, spayed or neutered, and returned.

GOING GREEN
              Because we love our mother planet, we make an effort to reduce our impact as a business. Programmable thermostats reduce our heating and air conditioning energy consumption. Every week we recycle all cans, plastic, glass, and cardboard to the tune of 40-50 lbs. Lights and computers are off overnight. When weather is good, some of us ride bicycles to work.

October 2005
Dr. Lorin Lawrence recently traveled to Long Island, NY to work at the Shinnecock Animal Hospital as a visiting veterinarian.  While there Dr. Lawrence had the opportunity to perform orthopedic surgery on a Ring-neck Pheasant and was recognized by the Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons for his work.

2005-PRESENT
Dr. Elizabeth Hill participated in a high school career day recently, handing out information and presenting a presentation on what it takes to become a veterinarian.  She has also visited multiple elementary schools recently to teach kids about animal care. 

2002-PRESENT
Inspired by meeting several clients with Multiple Sclerosis, Dr Lawrence has participated in the MS150 bicycle tour since 2002. Riding on an "interfaith" team called, Eight Lutherans, a Goober, and a Jew, Dr Lawrence has raised over $7,000 to date to help end MS.

2008-PRESENT
During certain strategic times of year, we have begun collecting food donations both for homeless pets and the Metrolina Food Bank.

2005-PRESENT
Ebenezer is proud to be able to house the pets of women who must seek shelter from domestic abuse situations. We believe this may make it easier for women to leave dangerous situations without fearing that their beloved pets may come to harm if left behind.

2008-PRESENT
Many Ebenezer employees participate in the Dog Walk in the Park to benefit the American Cancer Society. It's a fun way to raise money for an important cause.