Guardian Angel

Sometimes medical treatment is the one thing standing between a dog or cat’s chance of finding a loving home.

Our Guardian Angel program was established to help special needs animals receive the care and attention they need before being placed into their permanent loving home. The program helps treat conditions such as heartworm, bordetella and various infections, as well as helps us cover veterinary expenses for diagnostic tests and other non-routine procedures. In addition, the Guardian Angel program can help pay for procedures such as dental work and grooming, which increase an animal’s chance of finding a new home.

Some of our animals who greatly benefited from Guardian Angels…

Purdy was a sweet, 1 ½ year old girl when she came to our shelter in such severe pain, she could barely walk.  Thanks to the help of one of our local veterinarians, it was determined that Purdy suffered from an infection in her spine.  After receiving five months of treatment, Purdy – who was never shy with kisses or showering her caretakers with affection regardless of the pain and discomfort - was able to recover fully, thanks again to our generous Guardian Angels.

Daisy came to our shelter clearly in discomfort.  It took a visit to a local veterinarian and x-rays to determine that Daisy had a bullet – Yes, a bullet! – lodged in her sinus cavity.  Thankfully, Daisy received surgery to remove the bullet and her new owners report that she is still living the lavish lifestyle as a lap cat!

Poor Riley came into our shelter with such severe skin disease that he only had a few tufts of hair left on his body.  After a few weeks of treatment, Riley’s appearance and disposition improved greatly!  Now Riley continues to greet his new owners as he did with our staff and volunteers everyday – with a tennis ball and a few happy spins!

Stories like these are the rule, not the exception here at the Placer SPCA, as we strive to provide special treatment and give a second chance to those who need it most.  Learn more about how you can be a Guardian Angel to our special needs animals.

For more information contact Placer SPCA by calling (916) 782-SPCA (7722) or (530) 885-PETS (7387), send us email or complete our online information request.