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East Side Pet Crisis Fund: Sky’s Story

East Side Pet Crisis Fund: Sky’s Story

by Janet Alderson | Mar 17, 2020 | 2020, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved

Sudden emergency veterinary expenses in times of crisis can put many families in a tough financial situation. For example, meet Sky. Sky is treasured by her family, but she suffered from a gunshot wound to her shoulder. Her family, with help from a friend, was able to...
Red’s Broken Heart

Red’s Broken Heart

by Janet Alderson | Mar 11, 2020 | 2020, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved

We would like to introduce you to Red. Red isn’t pregnant–he isn’t overweight. He’s in congestive heart failure. His dad called our hotline concerned about his bloated condition and we asked him to visit our facility. He carried him through the...
East Side Pet Crisis Fund: A Surgery for Precious

East Side Pet Crisis Fund: A Surgery for Precious

by Janet Alderson | Mar 11, 2020 | 2020, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved

We’d like to introduce you all to a very special pupper named Precious. Her family reached out to us for help, and we’re honored to have gotten the call! Precious was bit as a puppy and has a few mangled legs to show for it. While wasn’t experiencing daily pain,...
Second Chance Fund: Denise’s Story

Second Chance Fund: Denise’s Story

by Jill Henke | Mar 8, 2020 | 2020, Charlotte's Second Chance Fund, Rescued Animals, Veterinary Care Expenses, Ways to Donate

Poor Momma Denise, she’s a medical mess. Denise came to us in early January from animal control. She was thought to be feral and had to be humanely trapped. Denise was VERY pregnant and very emaciated and gave birth to TWELVE healthy babies in a foster home shortly...
East Side Pet Crisis Fund: Snowball’s Story

East Side Pet Crisis Fund: Snowball’s Story

by Janet Alderson | Dec 9, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved

We met Snowball and his dad over a year ago. While driving by, we saw a big, beautiful yellow dog that could easily jump the chain link fence. We knocked on the door and he jumped that fence and greeted us the only way he knew how–jumping up and giving us the...
Finding Comfort in Loss: Pretty Boy’s Story

Finding Comfort in Loss: Pretty Boy’s Story

by Janet Alderson | Oct 31, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved

The end-of-life experience can be a difficult period for pet owners. Our pets devote their lives to us–making us smile and laugh every day. The thought of losing a pet–a family member–can be devastating. Whether a pet approaches their golden years,...
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