Every animal who comes through Lollypop Farm’s doors has a story. Some are found wandering with no one to call their own, while others, like Amarii, arrive from loving families who, despite their best efforts, can no longer provide the care their pet needs.
With the rising cost and limited availability of affordable veterinary care, many pets arrive with medical conditions that require immediate and often complex treatment.
For Amarii’s family, that heartbreaking decision came after months of trying to manage her painful condition. The beautiful young husky had already undergone surgery to correct a prolapsed rectum, but when the issue returned, her care became too much for her owner to manage alone. Hoping Amarii could finally receive the treatment she needed, they made the loving decision to surrender her to Lollypop Farm.
Upon her arrival, our veterinary team immediately took action. Amarii was sedated and brought into surgery to repair the prolapse once more. The procedure went well, but during her recovery, it became clear that she needed additional care. A few days later, Dr. Cristina Cadavieco, Lollypop Farm Medical Director, performed a second, more extensive surgery during Amarii’s spay, hoping this would finally bring her relief.
For a short while, things seemed to be looking up, until staff began noticing that Amarii’s bedding was frequently soaked in urine when she woke up. What at first appeared to be simple house-soiling was actually a sign of something more serious: urinary incontinence.
After ruling out infection and bladder stones, Dr. Cristina referred Amarii to a veterinary specialist for advanced diagnostics. There, an ultrasound revealed the true cause of ectopic ureters, a congenital condition where the tubes carrying urine from the kidneys bypass the bladder entirely. Without surgery, Amarii would face a lifetime of discomfort, infections, and difficulty finding a home.
Most of the veterinary care our animals receive happens right here at our on-site Klingenstein Veterinary Clinic. In some cases, like Amarii’s, they require advanced imaging, specialist consultations, or complex surgeries.
That’s where Puma’s Purpose comes in. This special fund supports specialty and emergency veterinary services that our clinic isn’t equipped to address.. For pets like Amarii, Puma’s Purpose makes it possible to access the specialized care that can mean the difference between pain and healing, or between uncertainty and a second chance at life.
Because of compassionate supporters like you, Amarii will soon receive the advanced surgery she needs to finally live free from pain and discomfort and go on to find the loving home she deserves. Help pets like Amarii by replenishing Puma’s Purpose fund here.
Puma’s Purpose ensures that no animal is ever denied care because of cost or complexity. Together, we can enable every pet to heal, thrive, and live the life they were meant to have.
