AVMF FUND
Through the American Veterinary Medical Foundation’s Veterinary Care Charitable Fund, our hospital is able to help animals rescued from abuse and neglect and assist members of our community facing financial hardship. Your donations to the AVMF on behalf of Foothill Farms Veterinary Hospital will help us save lives. Please click on the AVMF donate button to make your tax deductible donation today!
Dale, pictured on the right, is just one example of an animal that was rescued by Foothill Farms Veterinary Hospital this past year. Dale was brought to us by a good Samaritan who rescued him after he was the victim of a hit and run. Dale's initial prognosis was poor. He had a very low temperature, a slow heart beat, several large wounds, and blood in his urine. An x-ray revealed that he had a hernia (abdominal tissue had pushed through his abdominal wall) and a completely shattered pelvis. Over the course of several weeks, the staff and veterinarians worked hard to stabilize Dale and to keep him comfortable. Dale needed three surgical procedures: the first surgery required a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon to piece Dale's pelvis back together. The second surgery was performed at the hospital and required removing the femoral head of the right femur. The third and final surgery was to repair the inguinal hernia and to remove two broken teeth. Thanks to the tender loving care and expertise of the staff, Dale thrived! Today Dale is a happy little dog in a loving home with a very interesting story to share!
With your help we can reach more of the Dale's out there! We are approached almost daily by members of our community that are struggling to care for their furry loved ones as well as by rescuers who are overwhelmed. We regularly partner with River City Cat Rescue and with the Sacramento Area Animal Coalition to provide low cost spay/neuter surgery for those in need. Working together, we can do more!
Dale, pictured on the right, is just one example of an animal that was rescued by Foothill Farms Veterinary Hospital this past year. Dale was brought to us by a good Samaritan who rescued him after he was the victim of a hit and run. Dale's initial prognosis was poor. He had a very low temperature, a slow heart beat, several large wounds, and blood in his urine. An x-ray revealed that he had a hernia (abdominal tissue had pushed through his abdominal wall) and a completely shattered pelvis. Over the course of several weeks, the staff and veterinarians worked hard to stabilize Dale and to keep him comfortable. Dale needed three surgical procedures: the first surgery required a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon to piece Dale's pelvis back together. The second surgery was performed at the hospital and required removing the femoral head of the right femur. The third and final surgery was to repair the inguinal hernia and to remove two broken teeth. Thanks to the tender loving care and expertise of the staff, Dale thrived! Today Dale is a happy little dog in a loving home with a very interesting story to share!
With your help we can reach more of the Dale's out there! We are approached almost daily by members of our community that are struggling to care for their furry loved ones as well as by rescuers who are overwhelmed. We regularly partner with River City Cat Rescue and with the Sacramento Area Animal Coalition to provide low cost spay/neuter surgery for those in need. Working together, we can do more!
