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Shane and Kingston

"I had a great job and was looking to adopt my first dog. I went to the shelter and when I saw Kingston I knew he was meant to be mine. He was about 10 months old and so happy and playful. Someone had just dumped him at the shelter, I couldn't believe it. He turned out to be the best dog and my best friend.We are always together, always. My GREAT job laid me off. I was told because of the economy my position was being elimimated. Then one day Kingston became very lethargic and just collapsed. I rushed him to the vet and after testing was told he had diabetes. Now with no job and my savings gone I had to reach out and seek help for my friend. I called what felt like a million places and Voice for the Animals was one of the few who responded and was able to help. Without the help from Voice for the Animals I would have lost the best thing in my life. I can't thank you enough for your generous donation for Kingston and I."

Terry and Katie

Katies mom Terry is unemployed and receiving disability due to an on the job injury. That is her only income and cannot afford to get the medical treatment needed for Katie. She was diagnosed with pancreatitis. Terry called the vfta hotline needing help for Katie and we were there to help.

Mamasox

Laurie is a disabled person on a fixed income. Unable to afford the tumor removal needed. Mammasox is a 14 yr old spayed mixed lab thats been with Laurie her entire life. Laurie has no one but Mammasox and is a great friend to her. Laurie is not able to get out much due to her condition and they spend every minute together. She had no one to ask for help with the surgery costs so she tried VFTA. VFTA was happy to help Mammasox.

Valerie and Twinkle

"I really appreciate the kindness of others. Twinkle is the nicest cat. I love him dearly. He is like my third child ... thank you for everything. We love you!!"

Twinkle's rescuer, Valerie, found Twinkle when she spotted some young boys tormenting him outside of a school. She made the boys stop, went to the store for wet food and was able to get Twinkle to safety. A few weeks ago, Valerie noticed that he was unable to get up and his front paw was swollen and hurting him badly - he had a severe abscess. As Valerie has stage IVb recurrent metastatic cancer, is on social security and has two children to care for, funds were limited. Thanks to VFTA's Helping Friends program, Twinkle was able to receive the treatment he needs to get better!!

Summer, Jesse and Lola

Summer and Lola were out for a walk when two stray dogs attacked. As Summer and Jesse are both students, they did not have the money available to get Lola the medical care she needed. A call to our hotline got sweet Lola on the road to recovery!!

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!"

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.

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.

Onyx

"My name is Amber Nelson and I have a cat named Onyx that was just diagnosed with feline diabetes. I only make $739.00 a month as I have a disabeled child. This does not leave me anything but the rent at $650 a month with some for SDGE. I want to help Onyx but could use a little help in anyway that you can. Whether it be with vet bills, special food, glucose meter. Anything please."

VFTA was happy to help Onyx and Amber!

Harley and Hanna

"I have two dogs. One is a male named Harley who I love very very much. He will be 11 on March 29th. He has a grade 4 murmur and he needs a chest x-ray to see if his heart is enlarged or if his coughing is coming from his lungs. He also needs blood work because he has been on Aminophilline for a very while. I have a husband who helps me out, because I am on disability but we still live paycheck to paycheck. We did get one x-ray that showed an enlarged heart and fluid on the lungs.

Hanna is my left hand dog. When I go walking she walks behind me or right beside me far away enough from the wheels that I can't accidently hit her because of my bad balance. I made a terrible mistake with her and I let her get fat. She needs to lose weight but she also needs a blood test to make sure that while she is walking she is not going to fall over with a heart attack because she is too heavy. I have been walking Hanna everyday and very cutely I put Harley in the walker. It has a basket. She needs eventually help to do blood work and also an x-ray to see if she is okay and if she doesn't have diabetes or a thyroid problem or any other kind of problem. The vet only wants me walking her 1/3rd of a block. I know because of the excess weight she has a collapsing trachea and a sublaxing patella which she wouldn't have if the weight was resolved."

VFTA was happy to help both dogs!

Daughty and Trinity

Trinity is a 2 yr old female spayed mixed lab with a torn cruciate ligament. Her owner Paul was laid off and has finally found a new job but at a very low entry level position that pays minimum wage. They can barely put food on the table after they pay their rent and utilities. Thankfully VFTA was able to help get the surgery needed for Trinity.

Marla and Gabrielle

When Marla noticed that her healthy, happy cat Gabby had started to lose weight and seemed to be aggravated a lot, she knew a vet visit was in order, but she needed help with the funds to get Gabby seen quickly. Thanks to Helping Friends, Marla was able to get Gabrielle the medical care she needed right away. Gabby is now on medication and on the road to health!!

Leah and Curtis

Leah rescued Curtis from an abandoned home. She quickly realized that aside from being severely underweight, he had severe mange, and both of his eyes were infected and swollen shut. Curtis wasn't afraid of Leah, and even seemed relieved that a kind human had finally come to his rescue!! Curtis recuperated in Leah's home, and within three weeks he doubled in size and the mange cleared up. Unfortunately, the infection destroyed his right eye. Leah was told that there was no way to save the eye, and the surgery required to remove it before the infection spread to Curtis' brain was expensive. Thanks to a donation from VFTA, Curtis was able to get the surgery and is now looking forward to a long, happy and healthy life in Leah's loving home.

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!"