Garo Alexanian
President · Animal Adoption Center
President at Animal Adoption Center. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 2 organizations on the Form 990 record.
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Garo Alexanian is the founder of Companion Animal Network Inc., which operates as Low Cost Vet Mobile, a New York City-based nonprofit dedicated to providing affordable veterinary services to low-income pet owners. He established the Low Cost Vet Mobile in 2009 with the aim of preventing the euthanasia of pets at municipal shelters by making essential veterinary care accessible.
Alexanian has a long-standing commitment to animal welfare, having been involved in advocacy efforts since at least 1994, including challenging the ASPCA's animal control monopoly. In March 2026, he survived a carbon monoxide incident in the mobile vet van that tragically resulted in the death of veterinarian Dr.
Ashraf Hussein, an event that highlighted his dedication to his work.
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