2009 Small Business of the Year American Animal Care Center

Dr. Raj Salwan (above) American Animal Care Center in Fremont (below)

American Animal Care Center is my choice for the 20th Assembly District Small Business of the Year. American Animal Care Center and other small businesses from across the state will be honored during a ceremony with the California Small Business Association in Sacramento on May 26th.

American Animal Care Center (AACC) has been caring for Bay Area pets since 1986. Founded by Dr. Dharam P. Salwan, and now operated by his son Dr. Raj Salwan, AACC is a highly successful small animal practice in Fremont. The center has achieved the highest accreditation from the American Animal Hospital Association for Excellence in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery. Recently, it received the honor of being the “Top Vets for Pets” in the Bay Area, and was also awarded the Best Animal Hospital in Fremont in 2008. The Drs. Salwan believe in giving back to the communities that have helped them achieve such success.

Through the American Animal Care Center Pet & Wildlife Fund, the center provides free services for Good Samaritans who bring injured pets found in the streets. The center also assists in treating, rehabilitating, and adopting these pets. The Pet & Wildlife Fund allows the center to provide services when most veterinarian offices are closed and when animal control is not readily available. They also offer reduced fee and discounted services for rescue groups, while helping deserving owners who are in need of financial assistance in providing essential pet services.

In addition, Dr. Raj Salwan and Dr. D.P. Salwan volunteer their time in community groups and forums. Through his Pet Pro weekly newspaper columns in the Argus, Dr. Raj Salwan has dedicated extensive coverage of issues in the veterinary profession and has raised community awareness about proper pet care. Dr. Salwan also serves the City of Fremont as the Chair of the Human Relations Commission, as well as the organizer for Our Community – We All Belong forum that is sponsored by 20+ non-profits and the City of Fremont.