Memorial Day 2023 was a momentous weekend for our team. The holiday began when someone abandoned a family of pups on the doorstep of our Hillside clinic: two Shih Tzu males named Henry & Bobby, along with a female named Sunshine. However, they were not alone; Sunshine was a new mama and tending to a litter of two-week-old puppies! Our incredible vet team sprang into action providing all the dogs with medical care, including much-needed baths, haircuts — and lots of TLC.

From there, the whole family was transferred to Rawhide Rescue, a trusted local rescue organization. The Rawhide team continued their recovery, making sure every dog was spayed/neutered and vaccinated, as well as conducting thorough adoption searches. By the end of the summer, Bobby, Henry, Mama Sunshine, and each of her puppies all found their forever homes.

As part of our mission to provide affordable veterinary care for all, we strongly believe in forging good relationships with other animal welfare groups in the state. By combining our resources, we can achieve so much more. We’re so thankful to Rawhide Rescue for stepping up and ensuring a happy ending for this whole family. When we work together, everyday miracles can happen!