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Buddy

This is Buddy, a poodle mix.  His friend April says he rescued her and helped her to smile again.  April started noticing that Buddy was limping and having some trouble walking. She took him to his veterinarian at and it turned out that he had a painful condition known as luxating patellas on both hind […]

Bowser

Prior to moving to Rochester, Bowser’s owner Casmir reported that his pet was a victim of animal cruelty after he had stayed with friends who Casmir trusted as caregivers. When returned to Casmir, Bowser’s hair started falling out, and his paws, legs and tail became swollen and inflamed. Casmir sought treatment in Brooklyn at an […]

Benny

In Loving Memory of Benny, aka “Boo Boo.”  I love and miss you, buddy. Benny’s dad created and donated this website to RHFP to pay it forward ongoing for all of the help and support they provided us with his care. We couldn’t have saved him without them. Thank you again, RHFP! ~ John Kelly, […]

Bandit

Bandit became part of Elizabeth’s family for a reason — to help her son cope with his learning differences and the sudden death of his father. They had recently lost their 14-year-old dog, so she decided a puppy might bring her son out of his shell and be less fearful in social situations. Elizabeth came […]