💔 When Canelo stopped eating and seemed weak, his family knew something was wrong.

They brought him to the Los Angeles Veterinary Center @la.veterinary.center, where tests revealed kidney failure.

The total bill was over $800, but his family still showed up for him. And so did Direct CARE, covering $500 toward his treatment so Canelo`s family didn’t have to carry the weight alone.

💙 Give back just $5/month and help us keep pets like Canelo from slipping through the cracks.
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⏳ Uncertainty around the government shutdown quickly impacted many local community, especially the community in Montgomery County, MD. Knine Rescue @kninerescueinc in Ashton, MD said dog surrenders increased as families faced reduced income and late paychecks.

“Many people are saying, ‘I can’t believe I’ve reached this point,’” shared Knine Rescue president Amy Creel, who has been fielding numerous calls from worried pet owners struggling with food and veterinary expenses.

📞 “Just today, we had six people contact us about surrendering their dogs,” she noted. “If they’re struggling to feed their families, caring for a pet becomes a bigger concern.” She described the current moment as “unprecedented.”

According to Montgomery County officials, economic fallout from government layoffs led to more pets being surrendered at the Animal Services and Adoption Center.

🏛️ In response, the county offered support through resources like a pet food pantry, with upcoming distribution dates on November 9 and December 14. Some families, particularly federal employees, surrendered pets as they cut costs.

Creel explained that private rescues often mirror broader social and economic challenges, saying, “We are the canary in the coal mine.” She emphasized that many of the pets turning up in rescue “come from loving homes” and cannot understand why they’re being given up.

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💔 Before COVID, a mobile vet visited the Lakewood Christian Manor senior living community regularly. But for years, residents like Mr. Upshaw and Ms. Fluker were left without pet care.

So when their beloved dog Spicey Lady developed a skin condition, they contacted their service coordinator Danielle Smith, who reached out to Direct CARE.

💙 We arranged an appointment with Dr. Norwood at Petsmart Veterinary Services – Smyrna @pvssmyrna, where Spicey received follow-up care, a condition review, and advice on her next steps.

The visit was just under $400 and fully covered by Direct CARE, thanks to donors like you!

🎁 Give $5/month this holiday season and help us keep pets like Spicey Ladey healthy and at home.

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