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Koshka

This is Koshka, the cat friend of Robert. While Koshka was lounging in the window sill one day, the window came crashing down on her leg! A few days after receiving emergency treatment, Koshka still was unable to put weight on her leg. Although he was unemployed and worried about the expense, Robert could not […]

Kitty

Meet Kitty, a black and white tuxedo cat that began visiting Ray and Josephine’s home. Being life-long animal lovers, Ray and Josephine could not let the cat stay outdoors to brave the weather, cars and other threats alone. Kitty clearly felt the same way — as soon as the door to for him, he ran […]

Kara

This is Kara. She was diagnosed with diabetes and was treated for her condition, but it caused mature cataracts in both her eyes. To allow Kara to see clearly again, her veterinarian recommended that she see an ophthalmologist who could perform a double cataract surgery and lens transplant. Even though the procedure would be costly, […]

Kali

This is Kali, the Miniature Pinscher. She developed an unexpected illness that required extensive testing to diagnose. The type of testing needed can be quite expensive, but Kali’s family wanted to know what was wrong and how they could help her. Through a grant from Rochester Hope for Pets, Ann Marie and Michael were able […]

Hooch

This is Hooch, whose owner, Jennifer, describes as full of expression, loyalty and fun. He loves the outdoors and makes her laugh every day. A few years ago, Jennifer noticed that Hooch was becoming very lethargic and ill, and then his abdomen became very swollen and hard. It appeared that Hooch was retaining fluids, and […]

Harley

This is Harley. Sadly, this beautiful girl broke her femur in four places. Her owners rushed her to their veterinarian where she had to have a plate surgically implanted to reinforce her femur. Her owners, Julie and Myron, sold their Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe motorcycle to pay for the surgery! As Julie stated, “we knew […]

Grace

This is Grace. When her wireless collar battery went dead, Grace ran into a neighbor’s yard and collided with the lawn mower. Because her owner Deanna is a fulltime caregiver to her mother, Grace’s operation would have added significantly to the limited family budget. Deanna had expressed great concern for Grace’s ability to adapt to […]

Felix

This is Felix. He keeps Kellie company in the cozy little house they share with another kitty named Jax and a rabbit named Twix. Kellie counts on her three pets for their unconditional love, especially if she ever feels lonely Only day, Kellie could tell Felix wasn’t feeling well because when she pet him, he […]

Delilah Jane

This is Delilah Jane, a sweet little Guinea Pig. Her owner, Jennifer, noticed she made a lot squeaking noises while going to the bathroom, and suspected she wasn’t feeling well. She was less energetic than usual and seemed to be in pain, so Jennifer had an x-ray done which revealed a bladder stone that needed […]

Cricket

This is Cricket. She was hit by a car and suffered extensive injuries that included a broken pelvis and collapsed lung. She was hospitalized for 10 days at the emergency animal hospital, receiving around-the-clock care. The treatments needed to mend her were expensive, but Connie was not going to give up on her four-legged family […]