Helping Paws

Why Community Funds Matter

Recently, I lost my beloved Great Dane, Dusk, to GDV. It happened fast, the way it so often does. As someone who works in veterinary medicine, I knew exactly how serious it was and how urgently he needed surgery. I also knew that surgery would be an expense that I would have to find a way to cover. I applied for ScratchPay, CareCredit, and Cherry (everything we offer).
The estimate came in at $8,000–$9,000 (for surgery alone). Even being in this field, I did not get approved for anywhere near what I needed to save him. Having to make the most heartbreaking decision—to say goodbye not because love or effort was lacking, but because the cost was simply unreachable—has forever changed me.
I want to be very clear about something. The urgent care staff who helped us that day were compassionate, kind, and did everything they could to soften both the emotional weight and the financial side where possible. They do not control the costs. They carry their own bills, staff wages, equipment expenses, and hard realities that are necessary to keep their doors open so they can help pets every single day. I am deeply grateful for the care, empathy, and respect they showed us during one of the hardest moments of my life.
Losing Dusk made something painfully real for me: this can happen to anyone—even a veterinary professional. Even someone who knows the medicine. Even someone who would do anything for their dog.

That’s why starting Community Funds at Follow Your Heart Animal Hospital means so much to me. These funds exist to help families facing impossible decisions, to offer support when time is critical and options feel limited, and to ensure that cost isn’t the only voice in the room during moments that matter most.

I can’t change what happened to Dusk, but I can honor his life by working toward a future where more pets and families can be helped. Thank you for being part of a community that truly follows its heart.

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Giving an owner an extra hand

Here at FYHAH, our goal is to give help when we can. In order to do this, we rely on donations for procedures for owners and their beloved pets. For instance, we helped raise money for a local pet that needed an amputation after getting away
from her dad and being hit by a car. The donations were a big help to fund the procedure.

Help our Own FYH Rescue dogs

One of the main reasons we have a hospital is to help provide for our many foster dogs at Follow Your Heart Animal Rescue. We help aid from a mere kennel cough to severe Parvo cases. We are able to do this because you believe in us.

Helping other Rescues

We have so many amazing rescues that come to us with their beloved dogs and we want to also in some way help them for helping those without a voice.

How to give a Helping Paw

We now have two ways you can help us!
You can donate via Paypal, by phone, or Venmo:

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