Atom: Living Large, Thanks to the Medical Assistance Fund

When Atom arrived at Valley Humane, he was impossible not to love. The lively, energetic young dog greeted everyone with a wagging tail, making friends wherever he went. Atom approached life with endless curiosity and enthusiasm. If you met him, you would have assumed he was in perfect health. But that wagging tail hid a serious health issue.

During a routine veterinary exam, the vet revealed something no one expected. Atom was born with a congenital heart condition that required specialized cardiac care beyond what Valley Humane could provide in-house.

Providing Access to Specialized Veterinary Care

Thankfully, Valley Humane Society’s Medical Assistance Fund is there to help animals like Atom access specialty medical treatment. Because of the compassionate support of donors to the Medical Assistance Fund, Atom was able to see a board-certified veterinary cardiologist. He received the advanced cardiac diagnostics, evaluation, prescription medication, and long-term treatment plan he needed to live his best life.

Meeting the Needs of Animals in the Shelter and the Community

Every gift to this designated fund is invested directly in expanding access to veterinary care. In addition to providing specialty treatment for shelter animals with complex medical needs, the Medical Assistance Fund makes spay/neuter surgeries possible for local families who otherwise can’t afford it, supports spay/neuter surgeries for community cats, and delivers veterinary care through Valley Humane’s Field Vet program to pet guardians receiving supportive services from partner organizations.

And an Ending That Fills Your Heart

Atom’s story is one example of what’s possible when compassionate people come together to expand access to veterinary care. Today, he is living large with his adoptive family, making new friends, exploring the world around him, and greeting each day with that same wagging tail!

Thank you for making stories like Atom’s possible.