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.

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We have narrowed down our top five reasons why you should definitely consider joining the Fur-Ever Yours program. Check them out, and see if this program might be the right fit for you!

1. If you join today, you’ll help us secure a $10,000 gift

It’s true! Local animal lover Mike Skretny challenged us to bring in 50 new Fur-Ever Yours donors who would provide support for homeless pets at Lollypop Farm. Since the beginning of the challenge, we’ve welcomed 43 new supporters into this community of animal lovers. Today is the last day of the challenge, and we need just 7 more individuals to sign up for our Fur-Ever Yours monthly giving program! If we can come together as a community and rise to the occasion, Mike has pledged an additional $10,000 to be put to immediate use for the shelter’s most urgent needs. We need your support to make this happen for pets at Lollypop Farm today! Click here to learn more about becoming a Fur-Ever Yours supporter now.

2. You’ll be helping save the lives of pets in need

Even just a few dollars a month makes a HUGE difference in the lives of pets in need like Kai. This two-month-old kitten arrived at Lollypop Farm after being found abandoned. Before becoming available for adoption, she needed to spend time in a foster volunteer’s home, receiving expensive round-the-clock care. This week she was cleared by our veterinary team and made available for adoption. It didn’t take long at all for this cute kitten to find a happy home, all thanks to the support from friends like you.

From purchasing essential supplies to providing lifesaving veterinary care, we rely on monthly support to continue providing for pets like Kai at Lollypop Farm, and ensuring that all go to their new homes happy and healthy with the best possible shot at a wonderful life.

• $10 a month allows us to purchase a litter box, Kong busy dog toy, and other items for the animals at the shelter
• $25 a month covers the cost of a spay or neuter surgery for one animal in our veterinary clinic
• $50 a month lets us purchase a surgical instrument tray so our vets can perform life-saving surgeries
• $100 allows us to purchase veterinary heating pads, animal capture gloves and other important supplies for staff to administer the best possible care to the animals at Lollypop Farm

No matter if you pledge $10 a month or $100, every single dollar you donate to Lollypop Farm will directly benefit pets desperately in need of care and compassion. Plus, it couldn’t be easier to join this program and start helping today.

3. It’s SO easy, and don’t have to think about it ever again!

If you want to consistently provide support for pets in need but don’t want to have to pull out your wallet every single time, Fur-Ever Yours is the program for you. Our one-time registration form allows you to securely input your information and select an amount for your monthly donation. Monthly charges will occur once per month, and your first online gift will be charged to your credit card on the date that your transaction is made. All monthly gifts after that point will occur on the same date each month. You’ll also receive an annual statement showing your generosity over the course of the year. Of course, you’re able to stop giving whenever you want.

4. You’ll be joining a community of animal lovers

Fur-Ever Yours donors are truly heroes for pets in need. When you sign up to be a part of this monthly giving program, you’ll be joining the ranks of other local animal lovers that recognize the importance of continued support for organizations like Lollypop Farm. Knowing that we can rely on friends like you within the community, especially during these uncertain times we have all been experiencing since the pandemic began is truly a wonderful gift.

5. You’ll get to see your generosity in action

When you become a Fur-Ever Yours supporter, you will be privy to all of the latest stories, happy tails, and announcements from Lollypop Farm. You’ll receive our monthly newsletter, The Inside Scoop as well as communications from our staff about animal success stories happening right here at Lollypop Farm. As a monthly supporter, you will get to see your generosity in action each month. You’ll meet pets that you’re helping, see incredible transformations made possible by your giving, and learn exactly how your support makes a difference every day in the lives of homeless and abused animals in our community.

Learn more about joining the Fur-Ever Yours Monthly Giving Program today.

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