Humane Society receives X-ray machine from nonprofit

East Vancouver — The Banfield Foundation gave out 12 grants totaling $215,000 to shelters around the country, including the Humane Society for Southwest Washington. The society received a grant for a new X-ray machine for its medical center from the foundation, which started this year as a nonprofit organization through the Banfield Pet Hospital. The foundation raised money for the grants from sales of its first children’s book, “My Very, Very Busy Day,” which was available at Banfield Pet Hospitals throughout the country. “We felt the best way to maximize the impact of the children’s book proceeds was to enable other nonprofits to expand upon the great work they are already doing,” said Lilisa Hall, executive director of the Banfield Foundation. “By providing medical equipment, program support and microchips, we are demonstrating our commitment to giving back to communities in need, and partnering with organizations dedicated to providing necessary care for pets and their owners.”