Community Care For Pets: Daisy’s Story

For many animals and pet guardians in southern Utah, the Humane Society of Utah St. George Clinic is an important source of community care. The clinic provides essential veterinary services like vaccinations and spay/neuter surgeries at an affordable price for pet guardians. These preventative services are important for protecting pet health and reducing overpopulation. At a time when shelters around the nation are facing overcrowding, these services are more important than ever. In some cases, the St. George clinic can also provide emergency services to vulnerable pets who need more specialized care. Sweet senior dog, Daisy, was one such pet who turned to the St. George clinic in her time of need. 

Daisy’s Second Chance

Daisy’s loving guardians, Barry and Renee, rescued her from a rough situation. We don’t know much about her life before finding a home with them. But Barry tells us that it took a lot of patience and care for her to come out of her shell and feel comfortable in her new home. He credits his wife, Renee, with putting so much time, energy, and love into building a good life for Daisy following her struggles as a young pup. For the better part of a decade, Daisy and her doggy brother, Franky, have enjoyed a loving home with Barry and Renee. 

Even with the best care, it is normal for dogs to experience health challenges as they age. However, Daisy’s case became complicated when she escaped from home and got injured. Her guardians are not sure what happened to her, but when she returned home, she exhibited signs of abdominal pain. That is when they turned to the St. George clinic for help with their sweet girl.

Community Care For Daisy

When Daisy arrived at the clinic, our staff determined that she was suffering from a severe hernia in her uterus. She needed an emergency spay surgery to fix the painful ailment. We also determined that Daisy needed substantial dental work. This is quite common, especially for small dogs as they age. Unfortunately, dental work for pets can be incredibly expensive. Barry and Renee were determined to help their beloved dog, but could not afford a costly dental procedure. Listening to Barry, we could tell that Daisy was an important member of the family, and we wanted to help. Thanks to a recent grant from the Grey Muzzle Organization, we offered the dental services for Daisy at a minimal cost and completed her spay surgery. 

Today, Barry reports that Daisy is healthier than ever and thriving! Cases like this remind us why low-cost services and community support are so important for pets and families. Dogs like Daisy are not just pets, they are family. And together we can work towards a future where cost is never a barrier to keeping families whole. Help create more success stories like this one today. By donating to the Humane Society of Utah, you are expanding low-cost veterinary services for pets and families and building a brighter future for animals like Daisy!