In these challenging times, our pets are more important than ever before. Imagine having to give up your pet because you couldn’t afford the cost of veterinary care. That’s exactly what Skye’s family faced when the three-year-old kitty had an obstruction that would require thousands of dollars of veterinary care to treat. With no other options, Skye’s family brought her to Seattle Humane for lifesaving surgery.
Although Seattle Humane closed to the public (except by appointment or emergency) in early March under Washington State’s stay-at-home order, including those services provided by the Schuler Family Foundation Medical Center, a small veterinary team was on-hand to provide emergency care for Skye. An X-ray showed foreign material in her intestine — surgery was performed immediately to remove it. The brave kitty’s surgery was successful, and after several days recovering in the hospital, Skye went home into the loving arms of her family.
Seattle Humane’s Community Medicine program provides care for pets like Skye. Once shelter services ramp up, the Community Medicine Program will provide a full range of medical services to many income-qualified pet owners, so they aren’t required to surrender their pets.
The Community Medicine program is one of the many designated funds you can donate to during Seattle Humane’s first-ever Day of Giving. You to the rescue to save lives, complete families, and keep families together!
