Sweet little Nova had a BIG problem. Fortunately for her, Valley Humane’s donor-supported Medical Assistance Fund doesn’t just help animals in our shelter. It also brings veterinary care directly into our community.
Care Delivered Where It’s Needed Most
Valley Humane’s Field Vet program is one of the ways the Medical Assistance Fund provides accessible veterinary care those who might otherwise be unable to afford it.
When Nova had the opportunity to attend one our Field Vet clinics, her new guardian let the team know about the 8-lb Chihuahua’s potty troubles.
Nova was so tiny, veterinarian Dr. Carol Campbell could feel the problem causing her pain inside…what an x-ray would soon confirm was a large bladder stone.
What began as a wellness exam quickly revealed that this sweet little dog needed surgery to remove a painful bladder stone.
Because of our Medical Assistance Fund, Nova was able to receive the care she needed and return home with her beloved companion. Hear Dr. Campbell tell the story herself.
It’s hard to believe something that big was inside such a little dog! Yet Nova is just one example of how the Medical Assistance Fund expands access to veterinary care throughout our community.
Expanding Access to Care in Multiple Ways
Our Field Vet Program has grown over the past year to serve community members already receiving assistance through Open Heart Kitchen, CityServe Livermore, and Valley Humane’s AniMeals Pet Food Pantry. We’ve also recently partnered with Bay Area Community Health to provide veterinary care during outreach visits to encampments in Livermore, helping pets receive wellness care and connect with additional veterinary services when needed.
The Medical Assistance Fund also helps make spay and neuter surgeries available to pet owners experiencing financial hardship, allowing families to care for the animals they love.
The fund covers the cost of spay and neuter surgeries for neighborhood cats brought to Valley Humane by community members who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford the procedures. The result is healthier cats and fewer unwanted litters.
And of course, the fund helps shelter animals whose lives were changed by receiving specialized medical care while they were in Valley Humane’s shelter.
Whether it’s a shelter pet recovering from a complex illness, a family who needs help accessing preventive care, a community cat receiving a life-changing surgery, or a tiny Chihuahua carrying an unbelievably large bladder stone, the Medical Assistance Fund helps ensure more animals receive the veterinary care they need.