PALS Animal Shelter of Lincoln County: Emergency Medical Grant Report
How did this grant help your organization and the pets in your care?
The Petfinder Foundation Emergency Medical Grant award of $1,000 was put towards Jase’s medical bills. His surgery alone cost almost $5,000. PALS is very grateful for the Petfinder Foundation award to assist with these veterinary expenses.
The Petfinder Foundation grant helped with the shelter’s veterinary expenses for Jase, and allowed the shelter to continue to provide veterinary care to other homeless animals who have entered the shelter. PALS receives no government funds and relies solely on private donations. PALS is very appreciative of the financial assistance provided by the Petfinder Foundation to ensure that Jase gets to now lead a happy, healthy life in his forever home. He is one very lucky pup!!
How many pets did this grant help?
1
Please provide a story of one or more specific pets this grant helped.
Jase’s journey began about three months ago when he was rescued and brought to PALS Animal Shelter after being hit by a car and left alone in a ditch, frightened and in tremendous pain. This young sweet 7-lb. Pomeranian was taken by PALS to a specialist, where it was determined that he had a right femoral fracture, right ischial fracture, pelvic fracture, and a femoral fracture. With no identification or microchip and no owner who came forward to claim the poor pup, PALS volunteers and supporters rallied to help Jase (the name he was given by PALS). He required a metal plate, four wires and six screws to repair his right leg and toggle-pin fixation for his hip.
All of PALS volunteers’ and supporters’ love and care, along with Jase’s foster family, helped him become the pup that all dogs deserve to be. Jase loves to play and cuddle, and the best news is that Jase hit the jackpot by finding his forever home. He will be one spoiled pup! Jase thanks PALS supporters, volunteers, Mizzou vets, and the Petfinder Foundation for making this possible. Jase sends doggy hugs and kisses to you all!
