Success Stories

A Voice for Kristen & Pela: Spreading Hope in a Time of Need

Kristen and Pela share an unbreakable bond, but when Pela was diagnosed with a dangerous spleen mass, their time together was suddenly at risk. With limited income due to severe health struggles, Kristen gave everything she had to get Pela into surgery. Sadly though, it still wasn’t enough.

Guardian HEALS stepped in not only to provide some financial support but also to help share their story far and wide. Thanks to our incredible community, more people learned about their urgent situation, bringing in much-needed awareness and support.

While their journey isn’t over, the love and generosity of so many have given Kristen and Pela hope—and a fighting chance to stay together.

Kolija’s Homecoming: Coming Back From the Unthinkable

Kolija is seen here making his emotional return home.

Last week we shared the sad story of Kolija, the beloved pet dog at And-Hof Animals, an upstate New York farm animal sanctuary. Tragically, Kolija was shot on purpose at close range while running away from the shooter on New Year’s day.

A police investigation is ongoing and this compelling story has been covered by major news media.

Thanks to so many of you who donated–and with HEALS’ financial aid intervention–Kolija was able to have the complex, specialized leg-conserving surgery he needed. He will have a long recovery and rehab ahead, but is doing well so far and is expected to return to normal eventually.

Please consider donating to HEALS so we can help other pets like Kolija whose owners are financially struggling and would otherwise have no other choice but to euthanize their cherished companion animal. The need is great and the costs of veterinary care have risen dramatically!
  
Thank you once again for your generous donations to help Kolija. Large or small, your contributions make a big difference in the lives of local pets and their devoted families living right here in our own communities.

HEALS is one of the best animal charities to donate to. Your donation provides financial help for pets in need of life-saving veterinary care–when their owners truly can’t afford it–right here in your own community.

Answers for Bruce: A Critical MRI Made Possible by You!

After six long months of unexplained seizures, Bruce and his family were desperate for answers — but the cost of an MRI was out of reach.

Thanks to the kindness of our supporters, Guardian HEALS stepped in to help cover the cost, ensuring Bruce could get the crucial scan he needed.

Now, his family finally has the information to move forward with his care, giving them hope for better days ahead. Because of you, Bruce has a fighting chance at a healthier, happier life!

Phoebe’s Path to Healing: A Community Rallies for Raymond’s Best Friend this Giving Tuesday

When Raymond and his beloved dog Phoebe were in a serious car accident, his biggest fear wasn’t for himself—it was for her. While he walked away with minor injuries, Phoebe was left needing urgent surgery to heal her injured leg. Determined to give her the best chance at recovery, Raymond did everything he could — but he couldn’t do it alone.

Thanks to the generosity of our amazing supporters, Guardian HEALS was able to raise nearly $1,000 to help cover Phoebe’s medical expenses! With this support, Phoebe has had her surgery and is now on the path to healing, giving her and Raymond hope for brighter days ahead. Their bond is unbreakable, and because of you, they’ll get to continue their journey together. Thank you for making a difference!

One Week – Two Lives Saved!

Thanks to our amazing donors, we were able to play a big part in saving the lives of two cherished pets in the last week!

Sayi – a five-month-old French Bulldog suffering from a debilitating spinal cord condition, and Ruby – an English Bulldog pushing through the end of a serious bout of pneumonia. 

We’re pleased to report that both pets are recovering well. Because of you, they will spend this Thanksgiving at home with their loving families. 

Would you like to donate to help save animals? HEALS is one of the best, most effective animal charities to donate to.

Your gift provides financial help for pets in need of life-saving veterinary care–when their owners truly can’t afford it–right here in your own community. If you need help paying for dog or cat veterinary care, contact us at 914-996-0001 or email us at info@healspets.org.

Hope for Jace: A Community’s Love Brings Help & Healing

Jace has been through so much, but thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, he’s getting another chance at the care he needs! This resilient pup, who has been his mom Brittany’s rock since her Lupus diagnosis, has faced countless medical emergencies, a major surgery, and the heartbreaking loss of his best canine friend. His family has done everything in their power to save him, but the mounting vet bills made it nearly impossible to keep up.

We were able to provide crucial support to help ease the financial burden and get him the urgent care he desperately needed. Through it all, Jace remains a happy, loving pup, still playing with his favorite toy and soaking up every moment with his mom. Because of you, he has a fighting chance—and we couldn’t be more grateful!

Rosie’s Road to Recovery: Helping a Family’s Best Friend

Great news — Rosie is on the mend! This sweet 4-year-old beagle-hound mix is the heart of her family’s home, bringing joy to her two little human best friends and the many animals she shares her small farm with. When Rosie needed emergency surgery, her family was faced with a difficult financial burden. But thanks to the kindness and generosity of our incredible supporters, Guardian HEALS was able to step in and help cover the costs of her procedure and post-op care.

Now, Rosie is receiving the treatment she needs to heal, and soon she’ll be back to running around the farm, playing with her family, and enjoying the happy life she deserves. Her family, especially her young companions, can’t wait to have their best buddy home again. We are so grateful to everyone who made this possible—because of you, Rosie gets a second chance at a bright and healthy future!

Lola’s Second Chance: A Soldier’s Love & a Community’s Support

When Andrew, a dedicated Army service-member, discovered that his beloved family cat, Lola, was battling a severe kidney infection, he refused to give up on her. Faced with an overwhelming emergency vet bill, he reached out for help — and thanks to the incredible support of our donors, Guardian HEALS was able to step in.

With the funding needed for life-saving treatment, Lola is now on the path to recovery, receiving the round-the-clock care she needs. Andrew’s unbreakable bond with Lola remains strong, and we’re so grateful to be part of her healing journey. Thank you for giving Lola the chance to keep making memories with her family! ????????

“I Would Do Without Before She Does Without” – Lillian & Sadie – Another Life Saved

“I would do without before she does without.” That’s one of the first things that Lillian told us when we spoke to her yesterday about her Sadie. Unfortunately though, Lillian does not have a lot to spare these days. She lives in senior home and has limited savings to draw from after Sadie got very sick in 2021. Since then, Sadie has been on numerous medications and those costs have added up.

 

Sadie helped Lillian through the death of her partner, and now continues to spread joy to other residents at the Senior living home. Lillian was ready to do whatever it took to keep Sadie going—even accepting that she may go hungry at times as long as Sadie got to eat and got her medicine.

 

Thankfully, that didn’t have to happen. Lillian got in contact with HEALS. We were able to help Lillian get lower costs on Sadie’s monthly medications, and we’re going to pay for Sadie’s next round of bloodwork. Sadie is a “wonderful and happy dog – almost a therapy dog for some people at the home.” We are so happy to assist Lillian in this time of need and get her on a better financial trajectory.

 

Love is the driving force behind HEALS. We love our pets, and we would do anything for them. So would the people we are fortunate enough to help ❤️❤️

SKY UPDATE: Surgery was a Success!

Sky had her surgery this past Tuesday, and it was a success! She is now on her way towards recovery. We spoke with Sky’s mom, Rhiannon, today. She informed us that, “the surgery couldn’t have gone better. Sky is eating food, taking her medicine, and going to the bathroom on her own.” This is such wonderful news. None of it would be possible without all of your donations. Thank you all so much. We will keep you updated ask Sky continues to heal ❤

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