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Brodie, a young puppy, fell suddenly ill, unable to keep any food down. Concerned, his owners sought medical help, only to discover through x-rays that Brodie had a blockage requiring immediate surgery. Thankfully, our skilled veterinary team was able to perform an enterotomy and remove a ball that had become lodged in his intestines. A few days later Brodie was on the mend, and we contacted the owners to come and pick up their dog at no cost. Watch video…
Gir visited our Veterinary Medical Center when a mass his owner had been monitoring quickly grew and, unfortunately, split the skin. Our staff inspected the mass, discovering it was movable, meaning it was not firmly connected to deeper tissue, and we would be able to safely remove it. Gir had several other smaller masses removed as well, allowing him to live (and move) more comfortably. Gir’s largest tumor was bigger than a softball, but thanks to the expertise of our staff and the generosity of donors like you, he is now back home with his family… See more photos…
Rukia was transferred into our shelter from an underserved community in December, desperately in need of orthopedic surgery. Sustaining severe trauma likely from being hit by a car, she was living in immense pain with a fractured pelvis and a broken left knee. We underwent multiple procedures to reduce her discomfort and maximize her function. After FOUR MONTHS of foster care, surgeries, and monitoring, Rukia was cleared to make her way to the adoption floor! Watch video…
Upon arrival, Peggy was little more than a skeleton of a dog urgently in need of veterinary care. Our diagnostic tests revealed Peggy was coping with painful femur fractures and severe undernourishment, as well as being infected with a disease called Valley Fever. We provided a treatment plan to stabilize and heal her in her foster home until she was strong enough to undergo surgery to repair her femurs. Watch video…
After an increasing history of litter box challenges, 12-year-old Mouse was surrendered to our care. The first thing we check is whether the cat has been declawed. Unfortunately, she had, and we conducted X-rays on her feet. They revealed that Mouse harbored bone fragments in all eight toes, remnants of a poorly executed surgery, a cruel practice that should never have been undertaken in the first place. This is the equivalent of us walking around with rocks in our shoes for years! Watch video…
Unfortunately, Marley was unexpectedly attacked by another dog, leaving her with a devastating wound—a softball-sized chunk of muscle and skin torn from her hind end. Upon her arrival at the Idaho Humane Society, she received immediate and intensive medical care. Our dedicated medical team worked tirelessly to ensure Marley received the attention and treatment she desperately needed. Watch video…
When Banana’s finders brought her to our Shelter Medical Center, it was clear she was in a lot of pain. Our veterinary staff immediately went to work to provide pain medication and make her comfortable. It was easy to see the poor girl was suffering from an infected and painful eye, but X-rays showed much more… multiple jaw fractures, a skull fracture, and missing teeth. Watch video…
Ava has a medical condition called Megaesophagus, which sounds scarier than it is. This causes Ava to regurgitate her food unless she is fed in a special type of chair, called a Bailey Chair… it’s like feeding her in a high chair (see video for example). Her condition is controlled with medicine and the special feeding chair, and she is happy as can be! Watch video…
When Cypress came to our Shelter Medical Center, he was in immense pain after sustaining a significant injury. Our veterinary staff prescribed pain medication and set to work to identify his ailments. We discovered he was suffering from a fractured pelvis and a diaphragmatic hernia, causing a rupture in his diaphragm and misplacement of abdominal contents into his thoracic cavity. Watch video…
Meet Louie, a resilient pup who overcame incredible odds! Found as a stray with multiple pelvic fractures and in desperate need of life-changing orthopedic surgery known as a femoral head ostectomy (FHO), he made his way to us. His original shelter didn’t have the resources to provide such a surgery, so he was transferred to use for a second chance at health and happiness. Watch video…
When Grizabella came to IHS as a stray, our vets noticed she was suffering from allergies and stomatitis, a painful condition where the gums essentially reject the teeth. As a result, she had to have all her teeth pulled and is on a medication called Atopica that treats both her allergies and the inflammation in her mouth. She will likely need this medication for the rest of her life. Grizabella also has kidney disease and will need a prescription diet that makes it easier for her kidneys to function. Read more…
We’d like you to meet Taquito, a feline whose life was transformed thanks to generous donors like you. When she came to us, it was clear that this scrappy little kitten had survived so much in the three months before she arrived. Taquito had a fractured leg and needed immediate medical care to ensure the bone healed correctly. She received surgery and was placed in foster care to heal and recover. Watch video…
Upon entering our care, Clarabelle, an 11-year-old senior cat, brought with her a troubling history of litter box challenges, compounded by the fact that she had been declawed. Recognizing the gravity of her situation, we understood the necessity of conducting X-rays on her feet. Xrays revealed that Clarabelle harbored bone fragments in all eight toes, remnants of a poorly executed surgery… Watch video…
Meet Tatsumaki, a brave shelter dog who faced the challenge of bilateral tears in his cranial cruciate ligament—the equivalent of a human ACL injury. As a result, he developed painful arthritis in his knees. To alleviate his discomfort and restore his mobility, we performed a bilateral procedure known as tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO), ultimately bringing Tatsumaki’s knee health back to its full potential. Watch video…
Peaches was found floating in a waste pond. Sadly, she appeared to be lifeless. A caring passerby pulled her from the water and called Humane Officers for help. Initially cold and unresponsive, with the dedicated resuscitation efforts of the Officers, Peaches eventually opened her eyes. When Peaches was strong enough, we scheduled orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, setting her on the path to recovery. Watch video…
Meet our resilient furry friend, Maya, who came into our care as a stray after being found by a Good Samaritan. She was facing a challenging journey with an irreparable injury to her right hind leg, rendering it non-weight bearing. After careful consideration, we made the tough but necessary decision to amputate, ensuring she can live a pain-free and happy life. Watch video…
Everest is a true survivor. At just four weeks old, he faced unimaginable trauma, sustaining ruptured eyes and damage to his face and tongue. He was also diagnosed with a virus called panleukopenia, which can be fatal. Once strong enough for surgery, our veterinarians removed his eyes so he could live a pain-free life, but suddenly, his heart stopped beating. Our incredible team performed CPR and saved his life. Once again, he didn’t give up. Watch video…
Unfortunately, When Anubis came to our veterinary hospital, he was suffering from a blind and painful eye. We performed an enucleation surgery to remove the eye, allowing him to live a more comfortable and pain-free life. This guy loves to crawl up in your lap, hug your neck, and give little head nudges against your face while enjoying a petting session. Watch video…
Our nonprofit hospital ensures access to veterinary care for every furry friend in need, keeping families and their beloved pets together. Willow’s owner became concerned after she stopped eating and wouldn’t use her rear leg. She brought her to us for medical care. An exam and X-rays determined that she had puncture wounds on the top of her head, a broken femur, and a dislocated toe, likely the result of an animal attack. Watch video…
Leo was transferred to our Shelter Medical Center from another local rescue, needing some life-saving orthopedic surgeries they weren’t equipped to provide. We performed two procedures, an arthrodesis (joint fusion) on his left ankle, and days later, an FHO on his right hip (femoral head ostectomy.) This surgery is done to alleviate pain in a diseased or damaged hip. Both surgeries went wonderfully!Â