Our fund sponsored numerous kittens during this period. Lucy, pictured here, was the youngest at two days old. She required bottle-feeding every three hours. She was found in a parking lot and has one deformed leg that may require surgery.
Thanks to our contributors during this period:
* The Oliver Gramling Family (In memory of Rover)
* The Charles Allgood Family
* The Dale Gearing Family (In memory of Michelle)
* Liz and Gerald Perry (In memory of Radagast and K'Ehleyr)
* Christie Setunsky (In memory of Weasel)
* Deb Tiede
* Dave Cummings
* Peggy Gordon
* Karen Bosze (In memory of Brandy)
* Major Alyce Smith
Sunday, December 30, 2001
Holiday Message
by Dr. Allison Mayo
As the holiday season rapidly approaches, it is time for me to reflect on the year that has unfolded. The sense of patriotism and faith in our nation that carried us through the tragedies of the previous year are still abundantly evident in our community. Our annual participation in the Dale City Fourth of July parade was somehow sweeter than ever (though it was, by far, the hottest one yet!), and I was proud to see so many of you lining the streets of our town to help celebrate our country's birthday.
Last year, I vowed that we would carry on with business as usual, helping to keep pets and their families healthy. And so we have. We continue to support the local animal shelters and rescue leagues (The Pet Assistance League is one of our main benefactors, and they could always use your support, too). Our Have a Heart Fund, thanks in large part to the generosity of so many of you, has provided care for untold numbers of stray and homeless animals. It warms my heart to be able to say that no stray has to suffer unnecessarily simply due to lack of money to cover the cost of their care. Our doctors continue to donate their time to this cause, so that only the material expenses must be deducted from the fund.
This year, as we did last year, we are going to adopt a needy family for Christmas in lieu of sending out holiday greeting cards. It is a small thing to be able to do to thank the community for the continued support our business receives. We want every one of you to know that we appreciate the trust you place in us when you bring your pets to us for care. We hope that all of you have a happy and healthy holiday.
As the holiday season rapidly approaches, it is time for me to reflect on the year that has unfolded. The sense of patriotism and faith in our nation that carried us through the tragedies of the previous year are still abundantly evident in our community. Our annual participation in the Dale City Fourth of July parade was somehow sweeter than ever (though it was, by far, the hottest one yet!), and I was proud to see so many of you lining the streets of our town to help celebrate our country's birthday.
Last year, I vowed that we would carry on with business as usual, helping to keep pets and their families healthy. And so we have. We continue to support the local animal shelters and rescue leagues (The Pet Assistance League is one of our main benefactors, and they could always use your support, too). Our Have a Heart Fund, thanks in large part to the generosity of so many of you, has provided care for untold numbers of stray and homeless animals. It warms my heart to be able to say that no stray has to suffer unnecessarily simply due to lack of money to cover the cost of their care. Our doctors continue to donate their time to this cause, so that only the material expenses must be deducted from the fund.
This year, as we did last year, we are going to adopt a needy family for Christmas in lieu of sending out holiday greeting cards. It is a small thing to be able to do to thank the community for the continued support our business receives. We want every one of you to know that we appreciate the trust you place in us when you bring your pets to us for care. We hope that all of you have a happy and healthy holiday.
Saturday, December 1, 2001
Update: Have a Heart
Your contributions to our fund continue to help needy animals. Although numerous animals were helped by your generosity this period, I would like to feature two of them. Annie is a 9 month old Calico cat that was brought to us after she was hit by a car. We were unable to locate an owner. Annie had both front legs broken, the tendons on one back leg severed, and severe trauma to one eye. Dr Levinstein spent 4 hours in surgery putting pins in the broken legs and suturing the tendons. Frequent medications in the eye saved it although she has no sight in it. Today she scampers happily around her new home with only a slight limp and odd looking eye as reminders of her lucky escape.
Cisco is a two year old male cat that came in with extreme distress due to a urinary blockage. Such a blockage can be fatal if left untreated. Our doctors cleared the blockage once but it reoccurred. In such a case, surgery is usually the only option. Our doctors operated on Cisco to permanently widen his urethra, making reobstruction less likely. After a difficult recovery, which included placement of a feeding tube, he is doing well.
Contributors during this period include the following:
* Patricia Johnson
* Pat Christopherson
* David Cummings
* Karen Bosze
* Carl Carlson
* Linda Boland
Cisco is a two year old male cat that came in with extreme distress due to a urinary blockage. Such a blockage can be fatal if left untreated. Our doctors cleared the blockage once but it reoccurred. In such a case, surgery is usually the only option. Our doctors operated on Cisco to permanently widen his urethra, making reobstruction less likely. After a difficult recovery, which included placement of a feeding tube, he is doing well.
Contributors during this period include the following:
* Patricia Johnson
* Pat Christopherson
* David Cummings
* Karen Bosze
* Carl Carlson
* Linda Boland
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