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Michaella Memorial Fund
Michaella was more than a patient. She was a survivor. An English Mastiff with a gentle soul, Michaella came to us after surviving a horrific abuse case that resulted in devastating injuries and amputations. Her story touched the hearts of everyone who met her — not only because of what she survived, but because despite everything she endured, she remained gentle, affectionate, and deeply connected to the people caring for her. Her case became known throughout our community after the heartbreaking animal cruelty investigation that brought her to safety. While the legal case made headlines, the part many people never saw was the long road afterward: months of intensive wound care followed by years of constant medical management, rehabilitation, bandage changes, medication trials, setbacks, victories, and the determination to give her comfort and dignity. Michaella taught us what resilience truly looks like. During her care, our team spent countless hours learning, adapting, and finding new ways to help her heal. Her injuries — especially the severe wounds to her feet — challenged us in ways we had never experienced before. Because of Michaella, we became stronger in advanced wound care and more determined than ever to fight for animals who have suffered neglect, abuse, or abandonment. In the process of helping Michaella, products such as Maxi-Wash and Blue Butter became part of her healing journey. We explored every option possible to help her wounds heal and to give her comfort during recovery. Michaella’s case changed the way we approach wound management and long-term supportive care for vulnerable animals. After everything Michaella endured, she spent the rest of her life surrounded by the people who refused to give up on her. Creature Comforts Veterinary Service became her home for more than six years. From the time she arrived in 2016 until her passing in 2022, our team accepted the responsibility of her care — emotionally, medically, and financially — because she deserved the chance to experience safety, comfort, and happiness after everything she had endured. Her care was extensive and ongoing. Michaella required constant wound management, specialized bandaging, medications, mobility support, and long-term medical oversight throughout her life. The cost of her care was significant, but she mattered to us far beyond the expense. She was not defined by what happened to her. She was defined by her resilience, her spirit, and the people who chose to stand beside her. Although Michaella is no longer with us, her impact continues every single day. We are creating the Michaella Memorial Fund to honor her life and continue the mission she inspired. Funds raised through this memorial will help provide: Advanced wound care supplies and treatments Medical support for abused, neglected, or critically injured pets Emergency care assistance for animals in need Comfort care and rehabilitation resources Specialized products and bandaging materials Support for pets whose owners may otherwise be unable to afford lifesaving treatment This fund exists because every animal deserves compassion, even after the world has failed them. Michaella reminded us that healing is possible when someone chooses not to give up. We hope her story continues to inspire kindness, advocacy, and second chances for the animals who need it most. Thank you for helping us carry Michaella’s legacy forward. --- News Coverage: Michaella’s story was shared publicly during the animal cruelty case that brought her to safety, as well as during her recovery journey as she learned to walk again using a cart after her amputations. WNEP News Coverage: https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/monroe-county-man-sentenced-in-shocking-animal-abuse-case/523-98c14c9c-9691-40fb-a87d-a0b0fa9941a0 Lehigh Valley Live Recovery Story: https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/news/2016/07/amputee_dog_learns_to_walk_aga.html
Help Molly Later Breathe Again
I made a terrible mistake that might cost Molly her life. For the first time ever, I left my vitamins on the counter, and in the few minutes I was in the bathroom, my sweet girl got into them. When I found her, she was limp and struggling to breathe. I rushed her to the emergency vet immediately. Molly has been my everything for the past year and a half. Living alone on disability, she's more than just a cat—she's my constant companion, always purring and rubbing against me with her tail tickling my face. She fills my days with love and purpose. Right now, she's receiving oxygen therapy and needs x-rays to assess the damage. The vet is working to induce vomiting to remove any remaining toxins. The estimated cost is $950, and I simply don't have it. My heart is shattered thinking I failed her when she's never failed me. I need Molly as much as she needs this treatment. Any help you can provide would mean the world to both of us.
Help Lucy Walk Again
Lucy is only one year old, and she should be running and playing without a care in the world. But after a serious car accident, she's now struggling with a painful dislocated hip that requires immediate specialized treatment. Her veterinarian has recommended hip reduction and repair surgery to give her the best chance of keeping full use of her leg and living pain-free. The estimated cost for Lucy's surgery and post-operative care is $12,000. This includes the procedure itself, anesthesia, imaging to ensure proper alignment, pain management, and follow-up rehabilitation. Without this treatment, she faces chronic pain and potential long-term mobility issues. I'm still recovering from my own injuries from the same accident, and our family is facing enormous financial and emotional strain. Watching Lucy hurt while knowing she needs help we can't afford has been heartbreaking. She's our silly, smart girl who loves splashing through puddles and playing fetch—she deserves to be that happy puppy again. Any contribution toward Lucy's surgery will make a real difference in her recovery and our ability to get her the urgent care she needs. Thank you for helping us give Lucy her life back. ❤️🐾
A Family In Need Of A little Compassion 🙏
Our sweet Synnamon Toast Crunch was diagnosed with pyometra on September 30th, a life-threatening uterine infection that required emergency surgery. Without immediate treatment, I could have lost her. The total cost was estimated at $4,000 to $5,000, but Vital Vet Animal Hospital allowed us to move forward with a $1,000 down payment and set up a payment plan for the remaining balance. Synnamon had her surgery on October 5th and is recovering beautifully at home. She's been with us since birth and is the most loving pitbull—gentle with our children Jacob, 10, and Sofia, 5. She's part of our family. The remaining hospital bill is $4,603.82. I'm disabled and receive $900 monthly, which barely covers rent, utilities, and car insurance. My fiancé isn't working, and we survive on $400 in food stamps for our family of four. We're making monthly payments, but it's incredibly difficult while keeping our children fed and our lights on. We're doing everything we can, but we desperately need help covering Synnamon's medical bills. Any contribution would be a tremendous blessing to our family.
ODIN's MEMORIAL FUNDRAISER Allied Veterinary ER ANGEL FUND
This will be long, but there is no way to explain the purpose of my fundraiser other than to give the story behind the story. If you prefer feel free to skip to the end where I explain the basics of the fundraiser ************************ In August of 2024 I lost my sweet heart dog Bear at 17-½ yrs old. As hard as that was I knew I still had Odin, my big goofy 9 year old husky mix. To know him was to love him, as he had a personality that could fill the entire room. Together we grieved the loss of Bear as I planned the years ahead with only Odin. That included finally moving out of the inner city and buying a house in the burbs with a massive yard that was going to be a huskies dream. I wanted to make his remaining years on earth the best possible. He deserved that. His entire life he was teased and terrorized by the neighbor kids. I was never able to give him that dream yard and house. I lost him before that ever happened. And that broke my heart. Most of August 2025 he hadn't seemed himself. He was sleeping a lot, didn't really want to eat and wasn't out chasing the squirrels as much. It seemed to be more than just his underlying health issues. On August 11th he became very lethargic and stopped eating. I decided not to take him to the ER vet I had used for the past 10 years for both my pups and brought him up to ALLIED Emergency Veterinary Services in Brooklyn Park as it had been recommended by a friend. He got the workup and almost everything was normal except a couple labs that were very low. So the thought was it was just a severe flare of his IBD from "dietary indiscretion" i.e. eating crap in the yard he shouldn't have. Fast forward to August 28th. By that afternoon he had become extremely lethargic, had difficulty walking and had a distended abdomen. So I brought him back to Allied ER as I knew something was seriously wrong. Being a retired healthcare worker, I spent the drive up making a list in my head of the possible etiologies of his current state. Never in a million years could I have imagined the diagnosis that was presented to me by Dr York. I was stunned....it was surreal and hard to wrap my head around. He had something I had never heard of in all my decades of working in the ICU..... Hemangiosarcoma of the spleen which was currently bleeding. Without surgery he likely had 1 to 2 weeks to live. But because it is a cancer of the blood vessel cells it spreads quickly so without a full ultrasound to determine if there were indeed other masses, surgery would not be in his best interest. If they opened him up and found masses anywhere else it would have been a situation where they just wouldn't wake him up and that would be it. They stopped the bleeding and after 12 hours (by then Friday morning) we were sent home with meds to stop the bleeding if/when it started again. And to await an ultrasound, as it was a holiday weekend (Labor Day) and no ultrasound DVM's were readily available. By Saturday Odin seemed really good again. He was out chasing the squirrels and body slamming the 8ft wooden fence to try to get them to drop from the top into his lap. Sunday he woke up and became progressively worse throughout the day, obviously bleeding again. So that evening we headed back to Allied ER. The news from Dr Llop was not good. Odin was critical, needed a transfusion, and if surgery was to happen it needed to be ASAP. Long story short, because they had used up their blood supply Odin was transferred to Blue Pearl in Golden Valley for the transfusion and surgery. Because the Pre-surgical ultrasound was clear - no masses seen anywhere - I gave the go ahead to proceed. Pre-op they were optimistic that the tumor might be benign. Even post op they were, although less so due it's appearance. After surgery I transferred him back to Allied Veterinary ER in BP for the remainder of his week long ICU recovery. On September 9th I received the dreaded phone call. Pathology was back and it was indeed hemangiosarcoma (HSA) and it was the most aggressive form. The initial post-op assessment was that even if this was HSA, he likely would have 6-9 months as there was no sign of any other tumors or tissue abnormalities in his abdomen or on his organs. When the pathology report came back that changed to 2 to 4 months. I was devastated. Over the course of the next month and a half, we made several trips back to ER for various issues that arose. But overall, after he recovered Odin was doing great. Back to daily walks, chasing the squirrels in the yard, soaking up life and enjoying his one on one time on our frequent evening car rides and snuggling on the couch. He knew he was dying. And while he was definitely a VERY dramatic husky, he was also stoic, so some days it was hard to know how he was doing. For whatever reason, I had in my head that he would beat the odds and I would have at least 6 months with him, if not longer. Maybe because he was doing so well that when we would see people he knew they couldn't believe he was dying. Maybe because I didn't want to believe it would be otherwise.......Maybe because I thought there was still a chance for a miracle........ But that was not meant to be On October 24th he was unusually clingy, almost begging me to stop working on the house project I was in the middle of. I gave him lots of attention but didn't stop as I had a friend over helping me. Hindsight is always 20:20. I desperately wish I had that day back. On Saturday October 25th he did not get up at his usual time - around 8am. He was curled up in his kennel but I thought perhaps that was just because he had a full day and a very late night on Friday. He finally got up around 11am and came into the kitchen to say HI. He didn't look great but I didn't think too much of it..........until he went around the counter to his water dish and started drinking LOTS of water..... Then suddenly I heard a loud THUD! It was just like Dr York and the others had said. He will be great....until he isn't. One day he will just go down and that will be it. I ran over to him and saw him sprawled out on the floor. He looked really nauseated and his legs were cramping on him. Initially I thought maybe it was just his leg he had injured the previous week. When I couldn't get him to stand up I realized the gravity of the situation. This was likely it. Got him loaded up and drove as fast as traffic would allow, with emergency flashers on, back up to Allied ER - BP. By the time we got there he had to be brought in on a gurney. Something that had never happened before no matter how sick he was. Not long after Dr Llop came out with the news I didn't want to hear - news I knew she was going to say but that didn't make it any easier to hear. His cancer was back with a vengeance and he was bleeding out from his liver. On October 25th, 2025 I said goodbye to my big sweet goofy husky Odin. aka Mr Crazypants. I was incredibly thankful that Dr Llop was working that day. Her compassionate care of my favorite side-kick and the empathy and sincere concern she showed me during Odin's last hours will be something for which I will be eternally grateful. The staff at Allied Veterinary Emergency Services in Brooklyn Park is truly amazing. I have had dogs for over 30 years and utilized all of the various ER's in the metro area over that time. And I have never come across any ER that comes even close to their level of compassionate care. On top of that the DVM's are exceptional practitioners. And one of the most important things to me - they LOVE huskies and they truly did treat Odin like he was their own. A very special shout out to the wonderful ER vets that were Odin's primary care-givers during his many visits & ICU stays there. Dr Llop, Dr. Richter, Dr Schuster and Dr York. You are the best of the best. ****. WHAT THIS FUNDRAISER IS ALL ABOUT ********* I started this MEMORIAL FUNDRAISER in ODIN's HONOR It is a TRIBUTE to the absolutely incredible staff at Allied Veterinary Emergency Services of Brooklyn Park. I am hoping to raise significant money for their Angel Fund to help those pet owners who lack the financial resources to pay for emergency care and have no other options. For more on how their Angel Fund works you can refer to the My Balto web page. During the many visits to Allied ER with Odin, I witnessed several couples who had to make the heart wrenching decision to euthanize their pet because they lacked the funds to pay for the care they needed. This truly broke my heart. I have been blessed to always be able to find a way to pay for whatever care any of my dogs needed. My last 3 all had major chronic health issues that usually cost many many thousands a year. I was fortunate with Odin in that I had insurance for him so it was significantly easier to manage the 10's of thousands he needed in care the last few years of his life. I also witnessed significant compassion fatigue in the faces of some of the staff and that hit me at my core. Because some of that would not need to be if people had the financial resources to care for their pets. It is something far more prevalent in veterinary medicine because an inability to pay in critical cases often leads to euthanasia. Something that doesn't exist in people medicine. I can't even imagine being an ER Vet and having to euthanize a pet because the owner cannot afford the care it needs. The burden they carry is immense. And compassion fatigue is a major contributor to the dire shortage of Veterinarians that currently exists in most states across the country. So for all those of you out there that appreciate your vets and their staff, who might be willing to contribute ANY amount to this Angel fund for Allied ER-BP to be able to help not only those who need it most but also indirectly the entire staff, I hope you will consider making a contribution of any size - no amount is too small....,truly...because it all adds up. This is in Memory of my favorite Husky ever, who died much too young, whom I miss immensely every single day. It's for the staff at Allied who provided such compassionate care for him during the last 2 months of his life....It's to honor the life of the one and only ODIN.
Lando Sponsorship Fund
Assisted Care Plan created by Lando Sponsorship Fund to help provide care for clients pet's in need.
BlackBerry’s care
Blackberry still needs surgery and ongoing care for her injuries related to the accident. All donations will be used to help make sure she gets everything she needs to be able to get the best care possible to be able to get back to her life without pain.
Help Bruce live a strong healthy free ball life
Bruce, my 6-year-old gentle giant, has been diagnosed with a saliva gland rupture that's severely impacting his quality of life. The swelling on his neck and head is preventing him from being the playful, sweet dog who normally seeks comfort in our bed during thunderstorms. Our veterinarian has determined that surgical repair of the ruptured salivary gland is the only viable treatment option. The procedure involves removing the damaged gland tissue and reconstructing the surrounding area to prevent reoccurrence. Without this surgery, Bruce will continue to experience pain, difficulty eating, and progressive complications. The total cost for Bruce's surgery, including pre-operative bloodwork, anesthesia, the surgical procedure, and post-operative care, is $9,407. This includes a 7-10 day recovery period with pain management medications and follow-up appointments. Bruce deserves to return to his normal, happy life as our cuddly companion. Any contribution toward his medical expenses would mean the world to our family and give Bruce the chance to heal completely.
❤️ Help Save Our Sweet Boy, Shady ❤️
Yesterday, our world turned upside down when our beloved dog, Shady, slipped out the door and was tragically hit by a car. In a matter of seconds, our lives changed, and we're now facing a heartbreaking decision we never imagined we'd have to make. Shady is currently at Creature Comforts in Saylorsburg, where the veterinarians are doing everything they can to help him. They are recommending X-rays, liquid IV fluids, pain medication, and antibiotics, but they are also concerned about possible damage to his spleen or liver, which could mean emergency surgery. The estimated cost of his care is around $8,000—an amount that is simply beyond our reach right now. Shady is only 3½ years old and still has so much life ahead of him. He is our sweet, smart boy who loves everyone—children, strangers, and other animals. He brings happiness wherever he goes and has touched so many lives. He isn't just a pet to us; he's family. He is also a registered support dog for me and my children, and we truly cannot imagine life without him. One of my favorite memories with Shady is taking him for ice cream and seeing the biggest smile spread across his face afterward. That pure happiness, that excitement, and that unconditional love are what we're fighting to see again. Anyone who has ever loved an animal understands that they become part of your heart. Shady has been our companion, our comfort, and our support through so much. The thought of losing him because we can't afford the medical care he desperately needs is absolutely devastating. We are humbly asking for help. Any donation, no matter how small, will go directly toward Shady's medical expenses and give him the chance he deserves to heal and come home to the family that loves him so much. If you're unable to donate, sharing his story and keeping him in your thoughts and prayers would mean the world to us. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for taking the time to read Shady's story and for any kindness, support, prayers, or donations you are able to give. Please help us save our sweet boy and give him the chance to keep making memories with us. ❤️🐾 #SaveShady #HelpShadyHeal 🐾 Update on Shady + New Fundraising Goal 🐾 Hi everyone, I wanted to share the most recent update on Shady and also update our fundraiser based on his progress and current care needs. Shady has been slowly improving over the past couple of days. As he was being weaned down off his Morphine, Lidocaine, and Ketamine pain drips, he became more alert and started moving around more on his own. He even managed to dislodge his IV catheter overnight, which was unexpected but also a sign that he’s getting stronger and more active again. The best news is that he was able to get up and go outside for morning walks today. Seeing him on his feet and moving again has been a huge relief after everything he’s been through. Because of his progress, we’ve adjusted our fundraising goal to better reflect the remaining expected care costs rather than the initial emergency estimate. The new goal is $3,500, which we believe more accurately covers what he still needs moving forward. Every donation, share, and message of support has meant so much during this process. It truly has helped carry us through some of the hardest moments. We’re still not out of the woods yet, but Shady is fighting, and we’re doing everything we can to keep him stable and comfortable while he continues to recover. Thank you again for helping give him this chance. 6/28/26 🐾 Shady Update 🐾 First, I want to thank everyone who has donated, shared, prayed, and reached out to check on Shady. Your kindness has meant more than I can put into words. Unfortunately, after bringing Shady home, he wasn't able to keep water down and completely lost interest in food. Although he was keeping small amounts of food down, something still wasn't right, so I made the decision to take him back to the emergency hospital. After additional testing, including a contrast study, the doctors discovered that Shady has a small tear in his bladder, causing a urine leak. While this wasn't the news we were hoping for, we're incredibly thankful they were able to find the source of the problem. The good news is that Shady is stable, his blood work has improved, and the veterinary team says he is not in any distress. Because the tear is small, they plan to perform surgery tomorrow afternoon to repair it. Right now, he's resting comfortably while receiving IV fluids and medications. The additional hospitalization and testing have already added $622.79 to his bill, and surgery will bring additional expenses. We are beyond grateful that Dr. Karin has generously offered to donate her surgery time, and CCVS is working to apply for a grant on Shady's behalf to help reduce the financial burden. Their compassion has given us so much hope during this difficult time. We're still asking for your help as we continue this unexpected journey. Every donation, share, and prayer truly makes a difference and brings Shady one step closer to coming home healthy. Please continue to keep Shady in your thoughts as he undergoes surgery tomorrow. We are hopeful this repair will be another big step toward his recovery. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. ❤️ 7/2/26🐾 Shady Update – He's Finally Home! 🐾 I have some wonderful news to share... Shady is finally back home after successfully undergoing surgery to repair the tear in his bladder! ❤️ The past few weeks have been an emotional roller coaster. After initially coming home from the hospital, Shady began vomiting and wouldn't eat or drink. We rushed him back to the emergency hospital, where they discovered a small tear in his bladder that required emergency surgery. Thankfully, the surgery was a success. I can't thank the incredible veterinary team enough for everything they did to save his life. Their compassion and dedication gave Shady a second chance, and I will never be able to express how grateful I am. Since coming home, Shady is doing so much better. He's resting comfortably, recovering one day at a time, and it's such a relief to finally have him back where he belongs. While we're celebrating this huge milestone, we're still facing the financial burden of his emergency care. Between multiple hospital stays, diagnostic testing, surgery, medications, and around-the-clock treatment, the veterinary bills have become more than I can manage on my own. If you're able to donate, no matter how small the amount, it would help tremendously as I work to pay off Shady's medical expenses. If donating isn't possible, simply sharing this fundraiser with your friends and family would mean the world to us. To everyone who has donated, shared, prayed, or sent words of encouragement throughout this journey—thank you. Your kindness, generosity, and support helped give Shady the chance to keep fighting, and I will never forget it. We're so thankful to have our sweet boy home, and we're looking forward to watching him continue to heal. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing by us. ❤️🐾 8/7/2026 🐾 SHADY UPDATE — HE’S BACK TO BEING HIMSELF! 🐾 ❤️ I wanted to give everyone a much-needed update on our boy Shady. It has been a few weeks since everything happened, and I am SO incredibly happy to say that Shady is finally back to his normal, goofy self! 🥹❤️ After being hit by a car, suffering spinal trauma, dealing with possible liver damage, being hospitalized, coming home, getting sick again, and then being rushed back to the hospital where they discovered a small tear in his bladder, Shady has been through more than I ever could have imagined. He had successful surgery to repair his bladder, and thankfully, he is now home and doing SO much better. He's eating, drinking, acting like himself, and enjoying being home again. 🐶❤️ He does still have a small limp, which we're keeping an eye on, but compared to where we were just a few weeks ago, seeing him walking around and acting like his old self feels like a miracle. Unfortunately, while Shady's health has improved tremendously, the veterinary bills are still very real. I currently still owe $5,053.24 in medical expenses from everything he went through. I never expected to have to ask for this much help, and honestly, asking for financial help is difficult for me. But I have been struggling to keep up with these bills, and I don't want the financial side of this nightmare to take away from being able to enjoy having my boy healthy and home again. If you can donate even a few dollars, it would help me tremendously. And if you can't donate, sharing this fundraiser is just as important. One share could reach someone who is able to help. I also want to say THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has already donated, shared Shady's story, prayed for him, checked on him, or simply sent us encouraging messages. You helped us get through some incredibly scary days, and I will never forget it. ❤️ Shady fought so hard to come home, and now he's finally home. 🐾❤️ Now I just need a little help getting through the financial aftermath of everything it took to save him. Remaining vet bill: $5,053.24 Thank you for continuing to stand by Shady and me. ❤️🐾