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MEDICAL PROGRAMS IN MOTION
A RESOURCE FOR OUR RESCUE PARTNERS, A RESOURCE FOR OUR COMMUNITY
HSSC Shelter Medicine
The capacity crisis that shelters across the country have been experiencing
in the past year shows no sign of letting up. Here at HSSC, we continue
to work with our North Bay rescue partners when they are facing tough
decisions about higher-risk animals - including those with treatable
medical issues – due to lack of space. Your support is literally helping us
save these precious lives!
Last year, our shelter hospital provided veterinary care for over 1,000
homeless animals on their path to adoption. This year, the volume of
shelter animals in need continues to grow. We are saving animals like
Dothraki, a 5-year-old cat who was at risk of euthanasia at a very crowded,
overwhelmed Central Valley shelter because of his acute medical condition.
One of his eyes was abnormally large and infected, and required enucleation
(eye removal) surgery in order for him to live a healthy, comfortable life. He was
transferred to us just in time this past March, along with several other cats and a
dog who were also scheduled for euthanasia.
Dothraki
In spite of the pain his eye was causing him, Dothraki was snuggly and affectionate from the moment he arrived. His life
clearly revolved around people! His surgery and recovery went well and, in no time flat, he found a home where he will be
snuggled and loved forever.
We continue to take in multiple urgent transfers each week. Thank you for helping us serve as a beacon of hope for animals
in need of second chances.
Community Veterinary Clinic
Our medical team also continues to make a lifesaving difference for beloved family pets
at our Community Veterinary Clinic. Our CVC provides access to veterinary care for lowto no-income pet guardians, helping pets stay out of the shelter system and in the arms
of their loving families.
In 2022, Our CVC team logged 1,945 appointments, an increase of almost 34% from the
previous year! The number of surgeries performed at the CVC has increased by almost
10%. Our program focuses on providing urgent care for animals like Ada. The beautiful
golden retriever was diagnosed with Pyometra at a local emergency veterinarian.
Dr. Ada with Ada
“Pyo” is a uterine infection that can occur in unspayed dogs. It can be life-threatening
and emergency spay surgery can cost thousands of dollars. Since Ada was an indoor
dog and the only dog in the household, her family wasn’t worried about her becoming
pregnant and had never gotten her spayed. The cost of this surgery was out of their
reach so the emergency clinic referred them to us. Thanks to your support, we were
able to provide care for Ada at a subsidized price. Her family was so grateful to have
access to this vital resource.
Read more Community Veterinary Clinic Happy Tails at humanesocietysoco.org/donate-to-the-community-veterinary-clinic/
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