Project AnimalAid receives largest donation of surgical instruments to date from Sklar Corporation, a Pennsylvania corporation, doing business as Sklar Instruments
Organization seeks monetary donations to ensure medical supplies reach U.S.-based and overseas partners who are providing medical care to animals in need
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BOULDER, Colo. (Aug. 6, 2025) — Project AnimalAid, a nonprofit organization committed to improving animal health worldwide, recently received its largest gifts-in-kind donation to date from Sklar Corporation. Seventeen pallets of medical instruments were received at the organization’s Boulder, Colo. warehouse.
Project AnimalAid is asking the public for help in the form of monetary donations to ensure the distribution of these critical medical instruments to support veterinary teams and animal welfare organizations working in the United States and in countries where access to veterinary equipment is limited or nonexistent.
“This donation from Sklar Corporation is our most valuable donation to date and it will have a long-lasting impact on animal health,” says Meghan Curtis, executive director of Project AnimalAid. “These supplies go directly into the hands of veterinarians and animal rescuers who are doing lifesaving work, often with minimal resources, in hard-to-reach areas. We are asking the public for monetary donations to help ensure quick and maximum impact."
The supplies include a wide range of surgical and diagnostic tools essential for spay/neuter efforts and ongoing veterinary services and emergency care including forceps, needle holders, scissors, scalpels, retractors, towel clamps, wound repair kits, and much more.
The stainless-steel instruments will serve Project AnimalAid’s 125 nonprofit partners for years to come as they need only be sterilized between uses. In human medicine, these same instruments are disposed of after one use.
“The environmental aspect of Project AnimalAid’s mission is equally as important for us as improving animal health and welfare,” says Curtis.
“All of the medical supplies that Project AnimalAid donates to its partners were destined for landfills or incinerators before they were redirected to Project AnimalAid. The organization has ‘rescued’ over 50 tons of medical supplies since it started. Those supplies are now saving animals’ lives around the world,” she says.
Project AnimalAid works with partner nonprofits in regions including the United States, Latin America, Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe, ensuring supplies are efficiently delivered to those who need them most.
Sklar Corporation, a leading provider of surgical instruments for more than a century, has long supported medical and humanitarian efforts. This donation reflects the company’s ongoing dedication to using its expertise and resources to make a global difference.
“Community outreach has always been at the heart of Sklar Corporation,” says Mark Gordon, president, Sklar Corporation. “We’re proud to support organizations that share our passion for care — whether it's for people, animals or the planet. By donating quality surgical instruments and supplies to nonprofits improving animal health around the world, we extend our mission beyond hospitals and clinics and into the global community. It’s a meaningful way for us to reduce waste, promote sustainability and help those doing vital work where it’s needed most.”
To make a financial donation to Project AnimalAid and help ensure these gifted medical supplies reach veterinary workers helping animals in need, donate directly here. Benefactors may also choose to donate in memory of a beloved pet.
Organizations interested in learning how to donate supplies or applying to become a recipient partner should also visit projectanimalaid.org.
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About Project AnimalAid
Project AnimalAid is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health and welfare of animals around the world while also benefiting the planet. Project AnimalAid collects donated veterinary equipment and supplies from veterinary and human hospitals, medical equipment and supply manufacturers, zoos, and many other sources. In turn, Project AnimalAid provides these invaluable items, free of charge, to its 125+ animal welfare nonprofit partners in 40 countries working on the frontlines for animals in need. For more information, visit projectanimalaid.org.
About Sklar Corporation
For over 130 years, Sklar Corporation has earned a global reputation for delivering high-quality surgical instruments. Based in West Chester, Pa., our dedicated in-house team of professional account managers provides expert guidance and personalized consultation on every aspect of surgical instrumentation.
In close collaboration with leading surgeons and medical institutions, Sklar has developed thousands of meticulously crafted surgical instrument patterns. Today, we offer five distinct surgical quality grades and over 21,000 precision-engineered patterns, all made from premium stainless steel. Our extensive product range serves a wide array of specialties, including OB/GYN, orthopedic, dental, ENT, cardiovascular, endoscopic, dermatology, laparoscopic and veterinary markets.
Media contacts
Laura Perillo
(908) 406-3413; laura@shoestringagency.org
Scarlett DeRosa
(610) 322-7799; scarlettd@sklarcorp.com
