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Toasty The Dog and Gomez The Cat
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Gomez and Toasty both need urgent veterinary care. Gomez has been diagnosed with a painful condition called Entropion that causes his top eyelids to grown inward, leading to a cornea ulcer in his left eye.
Toasty has a tumor growing on the back of his right wrist. This tumor is causing him to limp and it is painful to the touch. His mom took him to the Humane Society clinic, where they recommended surgically removing the tumor.
JULY IN REVIEW! π
We have so many heartwarming success stories to share about the pets we helped in July. Deirdre, Poncho, Hawi, Loki, and Kitty received the urgent medical care they needed. Snowbaby is patiently waiting to start a life-saving treatment for Hyperthyroidismβ¦
2024 Mid-Year Emergency Fundπ₯
The Emergency Fund plays a crucial role in providing a safety net for pets needing urgent and life-saving veterinary care. Throughout the year, the Emergency fund has been instrumental in ensuring that pets like Gizmo, Tommy, Loki, Prescott, Nala, Charlie the dog, Samson, and Sergio received the medical care they desperately needed. Their urgent veterinary care was 100% funded by the Emergency Fund. π
HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY ALEX JR! π
Two years ago, we adopted this handsome orange furbaby from Meraki Animal Sanctuary. Alex Jr has been the purrfect mascot, he has excelled at his newfound professionβ¦
National Feed A Rescue Pet Week! π
Help celebrate National Feed a Rescue Pet Week! A donation today will help us continue to feed Miko, Khaleesi, Kilo & Max their much-needed prescription diet food to manage their medical conditionsβ¦
HAPPY JULY 4TH! πΊπΈ
It's July 4th! πΊπΈπ π Enjoy the holiday, but remember to keep your pets safe. One of the best ways to protect your furry friends today is to keep them indoors. Animals that get scared from the loud noises of fireworks may attempt to run away, which could put them in harm's wayβ¦
WE HAVE SOME VERY SAD NEWS TO SHARE. πΏ
In November 2014, this sweet girl Nina was at Chicago Animal Care and Control and was looking for her furever home. Time was running out! Our founder, Elizabeth saw her plight and wanted to save this sweet furbaby before it was too lateβ¦
KEEP YOUR PET SAFE THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND! πΊπΈ
Memorial Day weekend is filled with fun, festive celebrations with your loved ones, including your furry best friends. And with many of these celebrations and events taking place outside (including backyard BBQs), itβs important to consider holiday pet safety. Hereβs some tips to keep your pet safe this holiday weekendβ¦
The Emergency Fund recently helped a young cat in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. π
The Emergency Fund recently helped a young cat in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Prescott; a very playful kitten had a severe case of kitten βZoomies,β when hefell off a high cabinet and injured his back leg severelyβ¦
Carla Isenberg speaks with Michael VanZetta on his podcast show, βContent with a Cause.βπ
Michael VanZetta from PiZetta Media podcast, βContent with a Causeβ is dedicated to authentic storytelling, spotlighting the unsung heroes on the frontlines, the impactful work of nonprofits, and the personal journeys of those navigating mental health challenges.
DO YOU REMEMBER ROCKET, THE MIRACLE KITTY? π
Rocket's mom contacted us last week; she was worried that one of Rocket's pins from his surgery in his back right ankle was poking through his skin!!! Rocket had been badly injured last November after escaping outsideβ¦
Unfortunately, not all stories have a happy ending. πΏ
Unfortunately, not all stories have a happy ending. Little Bittyβs elderly parents contacted us last week; their 12-year-old kitty wasnβt doing well. Bitty was having trouble breathing, and she started flopping around on the floor, terrifying her parents. Due to the urgency of Bittyβs declining condition, we used funds from the Emergency Fund to get her into a Veterinary hospital ASAP!
April 17th - 23rd is National Pet ID Week π·
It is unfortunate that thousands of pets go missing each year and are never reunited with their families due to a lack of identification. πΏ
July 4th celebrations are just a few months away. Did you know that more dogs and cats go missing on July 4th than any other day due to the sights and sounds of fireworks?
Resources and Assistance for Pet Emergencies
There are far more cats and dogs in need of emergency veterinary care than For The Love Of Alex can help alone. Here are some other organizations that we refer pet owners to when we are unable to help.
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DO YOU REMEMBER KANE, the North Carolina pup? π
Kane was one of our recent Secret Santa recipients. We contacted Kane's grandpa to see if Kane needed anything specific, and he asked if we could get Kane a much-needed spa dayβ¦
The Power of Kindness!π»
These 65 precious furbabies were helped in 2023 with their urgent and life-saving veterinary care.
Because of kind and generous animal lovers like you, these pets' lives were furever changed!
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Remembering our beautiful, Elizabeth today on her 66th Birthday.π
10 years ago, this beautiful soul founded For The Love Of Alex. We continue Elizabeth's mission daily to help pets and their families.
RIP, dear Elizabeth, and your beloved Alex. π
2023 End-Of-Year Emergency Fund π
Many responsible pet owners face financial challenges when their beloved pet gets injured or suddenly becomes sick. Though these families provide day-to-day necessities and routine veterinary care for their pets, an emergency veterinary visit can easily cost thousands of dollarsβ¦
DONATE AN OLD VEHICLE TO HELP NEEDY PETS π
Selling an unwanted vehicle can be a hassle, but donating it to For The Love Of Alex couldnβt be easier! Simply provide a clean title, and weβll take care of the pick-up and donation receiptβ¦