Carmen and Pupi
Pupi, an energetic Chihuhua, has been Carmen's companion for the last thirteen years. Recently, Pupi had an abcessed tooth that resulted in a persistent mouth infection and an operable tumor. Carmen lives on a fixed income and was unable to pay for the cost of the surgery herself. VFTA was able to donate funds to help Carmen keep her beloved Pupi happy and healthy.
Linda and Moose
Linda and her family found Moose on the street. He was half starved and seriously ill. He was vomiting and had diarrhea. They took Moose to the vet, where he was hospitalized. He was diagnosed with Parvo - a very serious viral disease that affects dogs. Because Linda and her family have a low income, they called VFTA, who helped pay for the vet bills. Moose is 50 pounds now - very healthy and happy! "Thanks again for all your help and saving Moose. God Bless you!"
Tim and Webster
Tim is a disabled Vet who called us when his 5-year old male golden retriever tore his cruciate ligament. This is a common but serious injury in dogs that must be surgically repaired. VFTA helped to cover the costs of surgery for Webster. "Thanks again for your kind donation. We really appreciate it!"
Bruiser & the Fluegge Family
Bruiser needed his back leg amputated but the Fluegge family could not afford it. VFTA contributed funds to help pay for his surgery. "It has been two and a half weeks since the surgery and he is back to himself again! He runs faster than our other dog and is happy as can be. The Lord is good! Thank you again for your support, we wouldn't have been able to afford the costly surgery without your help. Thanks!"
Zacarra and Chinese Fried Rice
Zacarra called Voice For The Animals when her mother was put in the hospital with heart problems and was unable to take care of Chinese Fried Rice, her 7 year old mixed Dachsund. Voice For The Animals will assist Zacarra with the care of Chinese Fried Rice.
David and Charlie
Late one night we received a call from a worried neighbor who told us that an elderly lady who was very ill had been taken by her relatives to a nursing home, leaving the poor woman’s cat to fend for himself inside the locked apartment. The next day, when we called the manager to offer our help, we were told that he had already taken Charlie to the pound, and he refused to tell us which pound he had taken him to. Thank goodness the neighbor talked him into telling her. We immediately called the pound to tell them that we wanted to take Charlie. When we first got him, Charlie was shaking with fear. It took him a while to settle down and when he did, we got to see what a sweet and cuddly kitty he really is. Charlie has now begun a new life with his new dad, and he’s enjoying every minute of it.
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The Helping
Friends program gives seniors, people with disabilities,
terminal illnesses, and individuals on fixed incomes the
extra support they need to care for their animals, who
often are their only companions.
Our deepest
appreciation goes to the individual donors whose
generous support makes this program possible.
If you need
assistance from the Helping Friends program, call our
Hotline at 310-392-5153.
Lincoln Place Cats Saved!
Mr. Peaches
As many of you may remember, the residents of Lincoln Place, a low rent apartment complex, were forced to move out, several of them leaving their cats behind. The frightened and disoriented kitties continued to stay close to what used to be their homes, and a kind neighbor began to feed them. After appropriate vet care, setting up foster homes, providing food, and advertising them, some of these cats have been adopted by wonderful new families. MR. PEACHES, a gorgeous Siamese, has a new family.
Rose and Princess
One of the cats that we rescued from Lincoln Place was Princess, a beautiful tabby/siamese around 10 years old. We took Princess under our care, and even started showing her at our adoptions, when one day we received a call from a Lincoln Place neighbor, who said that a woman called Rose had come to Lincoln Place looking for Princess. Rose had left Princess behind when she was evicted seven months ago and now lived in San Diego. After months of looking for a low cost apartment that would allow Rose to have a cat, she finally found one, and had come by Lincoln Place that afternoon to look for Princess. Rose had been heart broken that she had to leave Princess behind, but the eviction notice gave her 24 hours to leave, and she was forced to move in with her family, who would not allow her to have a cat. We immediately put Princess in a carrier and took her to Lincoln Place. The moment Princess saw Rose, she couldn’t wait to come out of the carrier to say hello. Rose could not believe her eyes – it was her beautiful Princess right in front of her, healthy, happy and safe. Everyone had tears in their eyes as Rose held Princess. We drove Rose and Princess to the train station to catch their train back to San Diego.
Chibi and Brownie
The owner of Chibi and Brownie fell on hard times, became homeless, and was forced to move to a shelter. We are fostering these sweeties for her until she can get back on her feet.
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Margie and Tuffy
Margie is a senior citizen with a fixed income. She didn't have the money to take care of Tuffy when she discovered a cancerous looking growth on his eye. After a consultation with a vet, it was decided that surgery was his only option. Success! The growth was removed and will not return.
Jeannette and Lulu
"Thank you again for giving the $100.00 for Lulu's surgery. Because of you, Lulu is 100% better! No lie! She can now run and play whereas before... she was lucky if she could walk one block. Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
Laurie and Smith
"Thank you again for your pledge for Smith's medical expenses. I was really touched by the people that were willing and able to help me and Smith. I am so grateful." Laurie was referred to Voice For The Animals when she lost her job and had to take her beautiful gray cat, Smith, to vet. Smith was diagnosed with two different types of bacterial infections and had to have surgery. While Smith is recuperating from his surgery, VFTA will be available to help with his medical expenses.
Mark, Carol and Purr-C
Carol is blind and Mark is handicapped, confined to a wheelchair. Their cat Purr C is the love of their life, and when he stopped eating, Mark and Carol were frightened not only because they could not afford to pay vet bills, but also because they are unable to drive their cat to the vet. “We called fifteen organizations, and none of them offered to help us,” said Mark. Voice for the Animals drove Purr C to the vet for the several treatments that he needed, and paid the bills for the extensive vet care. “This is our baby,” said Carol. “What would we have done without you?”
Charlotte King
Charlotte King called our Hotline and explained that she had lost her apartment and was
now homeless and living in her car with her eight cats, each of whom she
had rescued from the streets of downtown Los Angeles. Charlotte said her
car was parked in a bad part of town and that she was very afraid both
for herself and for her cats. Charlotte had only three dollars, but she
used it to buy enough gas to drive across town and meet us at a vet's
office in Santa Monica. VFTA paid to have Charlotte's cats fixed and
vaccinated and also gave her money for gas, food and suggestions for
where she could find shelter. Dr. Villalobos provided a month of free
boarding for the cats at her facility, while Charlotte looked for
housing where her cat family would be welcome. Sadly, she was unable to
find such housing, so she entrusted her friends to our Rescue and
Adoption program. The local paper Daily Breeze covered the emotional
story of Charlotte King.
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