Sentences with phrase «medical need for the surgery»

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If you're dealing with a serious illness or need help paying medical bills from an expensive surgery, you may qualify for some tax exemptions when withdrawing retirement funds.

For example; if a mom can't produce enough breast milk, baby can't latch, mom is a sexual violence survivor and breastfeeding is a trigger, baby has jaundice, mom has a medical condition, baby has an intolerance to breast milk, mom is on a medication that is not OK for breastfeeding, baby is adopted, mom had breast surgery or breast cancer, baby is in the NICU and needs special food, mom has to go back to work, baby has lost weight, mom has postpartum depression, baby is not thriving on breast milk, or mom simply doesn't want to (which is far from least important), and, well, the list goes For example; if a mom can't produce enough breast milk, baby can't latch, mom is a sexual violence survivor and breastfeeding is a trigger, baby has jaundice, mom has a medical condition, baby has an intolerance to breast milk, mom is on a medication that is not OK for breastfeeding, baby is adopted, mom had breast surgery or breast cancer, baby is in the NICU and needs special food, mom has to go back to work, baby has lost weight, mom has postpartum depression, baby is not thriving on breast milk, or mom simply doesn't want to (which is far from least important), and, well, the list goes for breastfeeding, baby is adopted, mom had breast surgery or breast cancer, baby is in the NICU and needs special food, mom has to go back to work, baby has lost weight, mom has postpartum depression, baby is not thriving on breast milk, or mom simply doesn't want to (which is far from least important), and, well, the list goes on.

While there is sometimes a medical need for a cesarean birth, keep in mind it is major abdominal surgery.

The closure of the ICU is worsened by the fact that there is also an acute lack of medical equipment needed for surgery.

To guide the spending of that money, the National Institute of Medicine made a priority list of situations for which data about outcomes are badly needed — for instance, comparing the effectiveness of various medical and behavioral interventions to prevent the elderly from falling (the complications of which are a leading cause of death), comparing assorted drugs and surgeries alone or in combination in the treatment of specific cancers, comparing the effectiveness of different implants and devices for treating hearing loss, and so forth.

Once Lal reported for work, he says, he was taken for «free» medical tests and falsely diagnosed with a gallstone that Kumar's assistants told him needed immediate surgery.

The need for better ways to reknit damaged tendons and ligaments is painfully apparent to the roughly two million Americans in a given year who seek medical help for tears in their shoulder's rotator cuff, for example, or the 100,000 patients in the same year who undergo surgery in the U.S. to repair a ripped or ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee.

«Adults are living longer, and many are maintaining a very active lifestyle, creating the need for long - lasting joint replacements,» says Robin Pourzal, PhD, a research scientist in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center.

An assistant professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School, Yeh adds, «Because our study is retrospective, it can only point to the need for further research.

«Similar to how non-invasive medical imaging has reduced the need for invasive, exploratory surgeries, geophysical monitoring techniques, such as SSIP, allow us to monitor large volumes of aquifer sediments without having to drill groundwater wells, which saves money and disturbs less land,» said project lead Dr. Kenneth Williams, LBNL.

Low levels of a protein that helps link cells together appears to be the single most effective factor for predicting which patients with early breast cancer will need chemotherapy following surgery, report researchers from the University of Chicago Medical Center in the January 15, 2000 issue of Cancer Research.

Intensive treatment combining radiation and chemotherapy can control locally advanced head and neck cancer, improve survival, and in most cases eliminate the need for debilitating surgery, report researchers from the University of Chicago Medical Center and Northwestern University in the April 14, 2000, issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

In our medical training, we learn that it can lead to stomach ulcers that, in extreme, can result in upper gastrointestinal bleeding, the need for surgery and blood transfusions.

Many ethicists suggest that parents only have the right to choose life saving procedures and surgeries for their children but that surgeries like circumcision that alter the body without medical need can be unethical.

Medication or Surgery In case of persistent urinary incontinence a woman may need to seek the services of a professional medical personal for either medication or sSurgery In case of persistent urinary incontinence a woman may need to seek the services of a professional medical personal for either medication or surgerysurgery.

Stem Cell Treatment For Elbow Joints At the Institute of Regenerative Medicine, we have developed an advanced medical procedure to treat numerous elbow joint conditions without the need of invasive surgery.

Medical debt can accrue in so many ways, from having a baby to knee surgery to needing medication for the flu, and our medical / insurance system in America leaves much to be dMedical debt can accrue in so many ways, from having a baby to knee surgery to needing medication for the flu, and our medical / insurance system in America leaves much to be dmedical / insurance system in America leaves much to be desired.

«It was critical that she receive this specialized surgery as quickly as possible, so we reached out to Dr. Sharon Huston, a cardiologist at VCA Animal Hospitals, to get Princess the care she desperately needed,» says Cynthia Mitchell, DVM, medical director for SDHS.

With such a major surgery at issue, you need and deserve the best medical care for your hard - earned money.

All MHS rescues are spayed / neutered, vaccinated, tested for a variety of health conditions and receive any needed medical attention, from deworming to surgery.

If cryoablation surgery is a good choice for you, she will be prepared to perform the medical procedure in the initial consultation visit, with no need to reschedule.

With such a major surgery in question, you need to get the best medical care for your hard - earned money.

The truth is, plastic surgery for pets is not uncommon and while some is strictly appearance - related — such as the aforementioned ears, tails and now «neuticles» for neutered males (who need to maintain «their» self - esteem)-- it can also be life - enhancing for pets suffering from painful or debilitating medical conditions.

For everything from preventative wellness exams, heartworm and parasite prevention, to diagnostic testing, dental care and surgeries, we offer all of the medical services that your cat may need to stay happy and healthy throughout his or her lifetime.

And, from dental care for senior cats to hernia surgery for kittens, we attend to all the medical needs of our shelter animals — no matter how big or small.

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Mindi is responsible for putting together all of the surgical packs for surgery, cleaning instruments and cages and otherwise assisting the medical staff as needed.

Declawing and tendonectomies should be reserved only for those rare cases in which a cat has a medical problem that would warrant such surgery, such as the need to remove cancerous nail bed tumors.

Whether your pet is ready for a thorough wellness exam, requires surgery, or would benefit from a wide range of medical services, Long Island City Veterinary Center is here to meet your pet's needs at cost - conscious prices.

Two initiatives that concern Friends at this time is (1) to underwrite expensive surgeries and other special medical therapies needed by some shelter animals, and (2) providing educational materials for young people to learn about the shelter and animal care.

We adopted an 8 week old mixed puppy and since day one he has been riddled with medical conditions... from food allergies to stomach problems and Healthy Paws was with us every step of the way from speedy claim processing to speedy payments and most importantly emails checking to see on how Abraham was doing... Abe had an accident where he needed immediate surgery when he ran full speed with a stick and impaled himself... if it wasn't for healthy paws we wouldn't have been able to monetarily support Abe's accident proned behavior... thanks healthy paws for helping Abe and us!

With the adoption of every animal, adopters receive the following: Adoption counseling to help the adopter select the dog or cat best suited to his / her needs, family and home environment, Pet care and educational materials, Temporary carrier for cats, Temporary leash for dogs, Operation Kindness tag with animal ID, Microchip ID and lifetime registration, Rabies tag for animals over four months of age, Pet care starter kit with food samples and helpful information, Spay or neuter surgery (if not previously done due to young age or medical reason)

For over twenty years, our veterinary doctors and medical staff have set out on a mission to practice exceptional medicine and surgery tailored to our patient's individual needs in a fear - free environment.

We use it to fund basic vetting, spaying / neutering, other medical needs such as surgeries and illness; for routine meds for our fosters, such as heartworm and flea and tick protection; to help with supplies such as food, toys, collars, tags, and micro-chipping.

Cats that have been shaved, either for a surgery or routine grooming, may also need some type of clothing to help keep them warm, says Dr. Tina Wismer, medical director at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.

To continue to offer our services, we need you to adopt, foster a pet or donate a contribution to help pay for surgeries, medical care, shots and food.

BHRR was founded as a Great Dane / Giant Breed Rescue that focuses strongly on the special needs and this wee pup needs medical attention / surgery immediately in order for us to have the best chance of saving that leg.

The HSMC covers the costs of any medical needs for shelter animals over and beyond basic vaccines including emergencies, heartworm treatments, injuries, surgeries, etc..

Your gift to Yavapai Humane Society helps us shelter cats, dogs, and horses in need, preparing them for adoption with behavioral treatment, spay / neuter surgery, medical care, a microchip, animal enrichment, and more.

When your pet needs surgery, you can have confidence the veterinarians and medical team at our veterinary clinic in Austin work hard to ensure each procedure is completed according to the highest surgical standards and is as comfortable and stress - free as possible for your pet.

Job Description: • Represents the Kansas City Pet Project in a professional, polite and enthusiastic manner • Assists the veterinarians on a daily basis with preparing surgery patients, health assessments, and treatments of animals • Assist in medical rounds with Shelter Veterinarians or identifying animals that need to be seen by a Shelter Veterinarian • Administer medications to both cats and dogs in accordance with veterinarian's prescribed doses and ensure all treatment protocols prescribed for sick / injured animals are performed timely, safely, and humanely • Responsible for following best practices for sanitation protocols in all veterinary clinic and isolation areas to reduce / eliminate disease transmission • Input all medical notes, health assessments, vaccinations, surgeries, treatments, etc., into PetPoint • Provides support for other departments, such as Intake, Foster, Placement & Transport, or Adoptions by assisting as needed for vaccinations, deworming, blood draws, etc. • Prepares and sanitizes surgical instruments / packs each day to ensure packs are ready for use the following day • Assists with discharging animals to the public post-surgery or following up with sick pet appointments, explaining any medical issues, medications, after care instructions, etc. • Ensures adequate medical supplies and medications are available and reports any shortages to Vet Clinic Manager • Enforces and maintain KCPP safety and cleanliness, and all health and security rules and procedures • Follows disease prevention procedures and completes cleaning of veterinary clinic areas daily and ongoing throughout the day to decrease biological risks to humans and other animals • Care, feed, and safely handle animals to avoid injury to persons / animals • Properly store and maintain inventory of medical supplies, including Schedule II narcotics • Performs laboratory analysis techniques to assist Shelter Veterinarians • Reads, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures • Prepares reports and other written materials in a logical, concise, and accurate manner • Functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy • Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in all situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy • Treats employees, representatives of outside agencies, volunteers, and members of the public with courtesy and respect • Provides prompt, efficient and responsive service for all phone calls forwarded to the Vet Clinic.

The adoption fee covers the vet costs and helps pay for major medical treatments such as heartworm treatment, eye surgery and tumor removal for dogs that need such treatment.

You can rely on us whether your pet requires medication for a chronic medical condition or needs short - term medication while recovering from an illness, injury, or surgery.

Last year alone, the OHS medical team performed almost 1,000 lifesaving and emergency surgeries, provided free or low - cost alters for over 4,000 pets owned by low - income families, and completed over 12,000 additional needed surgical procedures.

Now, with the help of our amazing supporters, this handsome boy is receiving the individualized medical attention and compassionate care he needs to recover and prepare for the next surgery.

After being rescued from her managed colony, she needed immediate surgery to have her infected eyes removed, and the Mayor's Alliance covered the costs for her medical care.

Your adoption fee includes a general physical exam by our medical staff, spay / neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, deworming, fecal testing, microchip / tag, feline leukemia testing, dental surgery / cleaning (if needed), and 10 % off ARL Animal House store purchases for the life of the pet.

If the cat is not recovering well from surgery for any reason (no longer than 48 hours) and needs further care, please seek medical care.

California: The ACME Foundation: Clearlake (veterinary care assistance for senior and disabled pet owners) Actors and Others for Animals: Greater Los Angeles area (pet food, spay / neuter assistance, assistance for necessary veterinary medical care) Animal Assistance League of Orange County: Orange County (pet food, transportation and veterinary care assistance) Animal Health Foundation: Los Angeles and Orange Counties (veterinary care assistance) AnimalSave: Green Valley (pet food, spay / neuter assistance) Animal Welfare Assistance Group: Monterey County (veterinary care assistance, spay / neuter; pet food and supplies for seniors, disabled veterans, owners of service dogs and others; pet care resources and referrals) Bad Rap: San Francisco (pit bull - specific assistance for finding rental housing and insurance) California Department of Social Services Assistance Dog Special Allowance (ADSA) Program: Statewide (provides monthly stipend to eligible persons who use a guide, signal, or service dog) Cat People: Bakersfield (cat food / litter, spay / neuter assistance, vaccination assistance) 661-327-4706 Cats in Need (of Human Care): Southern California, multiple locations (spay / neuter assistance) The Chester Foundation: Sacramento region (veterinary care assistance) FACE Foundation: San Diego (grant assistance for pets in need of emergency or critical care) FixNation: Los Angeles (spay / neuter assistance for cats) Friends of Long Beach Animals: Long Beach (spay / neuter assistance) Haven Humane Society: Redding (low - cost spay / neuter, pet food assistance, emergency veterinary grants for residents receiving Medi - Cal or Medicare) Clinic: 530-241-1658; Shelter: 530-241-1653 Helen Woodward Animal Center: Rancho Santa Fe (pet food) Helen Woodward Animal Center Animeals program: San Diego County (free pet food for the dogs and cats of elderly or disabled people) Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley: San Bernardino (low - cost spay / neuter) Humane Society of Truckee - Tahoe: Truckee, Sierra County, Eastern Placer County or Eastern Nevada County (pet food pantry and low cost / free spay & neuter programs for Pit Bulls, Chihuahuas, and those that qualify) Keep Your Pet: Sacramento (behavior assistance, veterinary care assistance, services for seniors) LA Animal Services: Los Angeles (spay / neuter, vaccination and microchip assistance) Marin Humane Society: Novato (pet care assistance to low - income seniors, persons living with HIV / AIDS and those receiving hospice services; please see website for complete list of services) Mercy Crusade's Spay and Neuter Clinic: Oxnard (spay / neuter and vaccination assistance) Mojave Desert Animal Rescue: Western Mojave Desert (pet food & supplies and veterinary assistance for homeless, unemployed, disabled, and senior pet guardians) Mountains» Humane Society: Lake Arrowhead (pet food, spay / neuter assistance) Napa Humane: Napa (spay / neuter assistance) Ohlone Humane Society Special Assistance Program: Fremont, Union City, and Newark (veterinary care assistance, pet food, spay / neuter assistance) Orange County SPCA Animal Rescue Fund: Orange County (assistance for veterinary care including spay / neuter) Palo Alto Humane Society: Palo Alto (spay / neuter assistance, assistance for emergency veterinary care) PALS: Pets Are Loving Support (veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners) Pasadena Humane Society: Pasadena (spay / neuter assistance) PAWS / LA: Hollywood (pet food and supplies, veterinary medical care assistance, grooming, spay / neuter, veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners, and other services) PAWS San Francisco: veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners Peninsula CatWorks: veterinary care assistance for cats only Pet Assistance Foundation: Multiple Locations, Southern California (spay / neuter assistance for dogs, cats, and rabbits) Pet Orphans of Southern California: Van Nuys (veterinary care assistance) The Pet Rescue Center's Pet Pantry: Orange County (pet food, litter, and flea treatments for unemployed, senior, or disabled pet owners) Pets Are Wonderful Support: San Diego (pet food / litter, pet supplies, veterinary assistance, animal transport, temporary foster program, veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners) Placer SPCA SOS Program: Placer County (rental deposits, temporary boarding, pet food and veterinary care assistance) Rescuing Unwanted Furry Friends (RUFF): Laguna Beach (pet food) Riverside County Department of Animal Services: Riverside (spay / neuter assistance) Sacramento SPCA: Sacramento (pet food, spay / neuter assistance) The Sam Simon Foundation: Los Angeles (free surgery for non-orthopedic procedures; free spay / neuter operations, including vaccinations, flea control, deworming, nail trims, and antibiotics) Sammie's Friends: Grass Valley (veterinary care assistance) San Francisco SPCA Animal Hospital: veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners, spay / neuter assistance Santa Cruz SPCA: Santa Cruz (pet food, spay / neuter assistance) Santa Maria Valley Humane Society: Santa Maria (spay / neuter assistance, microchips, pet food bank) SEAACA: Downey (veterinary medical care assistance, spay / neuter, vaccination assistance) Sequoia Humane Society: Eureka (spay / neuter assistance) SHARE Marin Humane Society: veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners Spay Neuter Animal Network (SPAN): Ventura (spay / neuter assistance) SPCA for Monterey County: Monterey (pet food, spay / neuter and vaccination assistance) Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation: Walnut Creek (pet food, spay / neuter assistance, emergency veterinary assistance) VET SOS: San Francisco (free veterinary care and supplies for pets of the homeless) Voice for the Animals Foundation: Santa Monica (veterinary care assistaNeed (of Human Care): Southern California, multiple locations (spay / neuter assistance) The Chester Foundation: Sacramento region (veterinary care assistance) FACE Foundation: San Diego (grant assistance for pets in need of emergency or critical care) FixNation: Los Angeles (spay / neuter assistance for cats) Friends of Long Beach Animals: Long Beach (spay / neuter assistance) Haven Humane Society: Redding (low - cost spay / neuter, pet food assistance, emergency veterinary grants for residents receiving Medi - Cal or Medicare) Clinic: 530-241-1658; Shelter: 530-241-1653 Helen Woodward Animal Center: Rancho Santa Fe (pet food) Helen Woodward Animal Center Animeals program: San Diego County (free pet food for the dogs and cats of elderly or disabled people) Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley: San Bernardino (low - cost spay / neuter) Humane Society of Truckee - Tahoe: Truckee, Sierra County, Eastern Placer County or Eastern Nevada County (pet food pantry and low cost / free spay & neuter programs for Pit Bulls, Chihuahuas, and those that qualify) Keep Your Pet: Sacramento (behavior assistance, veterinary care assistance, services for seniors) LA Animal Services: Los Angeles (spay / neuter, vaccination and microchip assistance) Marin Humane Society: Novato (pet care assistance to low - income seniors, persons living with HIV / AIDS and those receiving hospice services; please see website for complete list of services) Mercy Crusade's Spay and Neuter Clinic: Oxnard (spay / neuter and vaccination assistance) Mojave Desert Animal Rescue: Western Mojave Desert (pet food & supplies and veterinary assistance for homeless, unemployed, disabled, and senior pet guardians) Mountains» Humane Society: Lake Arrowhead (pet food, spay / neuter assistance) Napa Humane: Napa (spay / neuter assistance) Ohlone Humane Society Special Assistance Program: Fremont, Union City, and Newark (veterinary care assistance, pet food, spay / neuter assistance) Orange County SPCA Animal Rescue Fund: Orange County (assistance for veterinary care including spay / neuter) Palo Alto Humane Society: Palo Alto (spay / neuter assistance, assistance for emergency veterinary care) PALS: Pets Are Loving Support (veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners) Pasadena Humane Society: Pasadena (spay / neuter assistance) PAWS / LA: Hollywood (pet food and supplies, veterinary medical care assistance, grooming, spay / neuter, veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners, and other services) PAWS San Francisco: veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners Peninsula CatWorks: veterinary care assistance for cats only Pet Assistance Foundation: Multiple Locations, Southern California (spay / neuter assistance for dogs, cats, and rabbits) Pet Orphans of Southern California: Van Nuys (veterinary care assistance) The Pet Rescue Center's Pet Pantry: Orange County (pet food, litter, and flea treatments for unemployed, senior, or disabled pet owners) Pets Are Wonderful Support: San Diego (pet food / litter, pet supplies, veterinary assistance, animal transport, temporary foster program, veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners) Placer SPCA SOS Program: Placer County (rental deposits, temporary boarding, pet food and veterinary care assistance) Rescuing Unwanted Furry Friends (RUFF): Laguna Beach (pet food) Riverside County Department of Animal Services: Riverside (spay / neuter assistance) Sacramento SPCA: Sacramento (pet food, spay / neuter assistance) The Sam Simon Foundation: Los Angeles (free surgery for non-orthopedic procedures; free spay / neuter operations, including vaccinations, flea control, deworming, nail trims, and antibiotics) Sammie's Friends: Grass Valley (veterinary care assistance) San Francisco SPCA Animal Hospital: veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners, spay / neuter assistance Santa Cruz SPCA: Santa Cruz (pet food, spay / neuter assistance) Santa Maria Valley Humane Society: Santa Maria (spay / neuter assistance, microchips, pet food bank) SEAACA: Downey (veterinary medical care assistance, spay / neuter, vaccination assistance) Sequoia Humane Society: Eureka (spay / neuter assistance) SHARE Marin Humane Society: veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners Spay Neuter Animal Network (SPAN): Ventura (spay / neuter assistance) SPCA for Monterey County: Monterey (pet food, spay / neuter and vaccination assistance) Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation: Walnut Creek (pet food, spay / neuter assistance, emergency veterinary assistance) VET SOS: San Francisco (free veterinary care and supplies for pets of the homeless) Voice for the Animals Foundation: Santa Monica (veterinary care assistaneed of emergency or critical care) FixNation: Los Angeles (spay / neuter assistance for cats) Friends of Long Beach Animals: Long Beach (spay / neuter assistance) Haven Humane Society: Redding (low - cost spay / neuter, pet food assistance, emergency veterinary grants for residents receiving Medi - Cal or Medicare) Clinic: 530-241-1658; Shelter: 530-241-1653 Helen Woodward Animal Center: Rancho Santa Fe (pet food) Helen Woodward Animal Center Animeals program: San Diego County (free pet food for the dogs and cats of elderly or disabled people) Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley: San Bernardino (low - cost spay / neuter) Humane Society of Truckee - Tahoe: Truckee, Sierra County, Eastern Placer County or Eastern Nevada County (pet food pantry and low cost / free spay & neuter programs for Pit Bulls, Chihuahuas, and those that qualify) Keep Your Pet: Sacramento (behavior assistance, veterinary care assistance, services for seniors) LA Animal Services: Los Angeles (spay / neuter, vaccination and microchip assistance) Marin Humane Society: Novato (pet care assistance to low - income seniors, persons living with HIV / AIDS and those receiving hospice services; please see website for complete list of services) Mercy Crusade's Spay and Neuter Clinic: Oxnard (spay / neuter and vaccination assistance) Mojave Desert Animal Rescue: Western Mojave Desert (pet food & supplies and veterinary assistance for homeless, unemployed, disabled, and senior pet guardians) Mountains» Humane Society: Lake Arrowhead (pet food, spay / neuter assistance) Napa Humane: Napa (spay / neuter assistance) Ohlone Humane Society Special Assistance Program: Fremont, Union City, and Newark (veterinary care assistance, pet food, spay / neuter assistance) Orange County SPCA Animal Rescue Fund: Orange County (assistance for veterinary care including spay / neuter) Palo Alto Humane Society: Palo Alto (spay / neuter assistance, assistance for emergency veterinary care) PALS: Pets Are Loving Support (veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners) Pasadena Humane Society: Pasadena (spay / neuter assistance) PAWS / LA: Hollywood (pet food and supplies, veterinary medical care assistance, grooming, spay / neuter, veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners, and other services) PAWS San Francisco: veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners Peninsula CatWorks: veterinary care assistance for cats only Pet Assistance Foundation: Multiple Locations, Southern California (spay / neuter assistance for dogs, cats, and rabbits) Pet Orphans of Southern California: Van Nuys (veterinary care assistance) The Pet Rescue Center's Pet Pantry: Orange County (pet food, litter, and flea treatments for unemployed, senior, or disabled pet owners) Pets Are Wonderful Support: San Diego (pet food / litter, pet supplies, veterinary assistance, animal transport, temporary foster program, veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners) Placer SPCA SOS Program: Placer County (rental deposits, temporary boarding, pet food and veterinary care assistance) Rescuing Unwanted Furry Friends (RUFF): Laguna Beach (pet food) Riverside County Department of Animal Services: Riverside (spay / neuter assistance) Sacramento SPCA: Sacramento (pet food, spay / neuter assistance) The Sam Simon Foundation: Los Angeles (free surgery for non-orthopedic procedures; free spay / neuter operations, including vaccinations, flea control, deworming, nail trims, and antibiotics) Sammie's Friends: Grass Valley (veterinary care assistance) San Francisco SPCA Animal Hospital: veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners, spay / neuter assistance Santa Cruz SPCA: Santa Cruz (pet food, spay / neuter assistance) Santa Maria Valley Humane Society: Santa Maria (spay / neuter assistance, microchips, pet food bank) SEAACA: Downey (veterinary medical care assistance, spay / neuter, vaccination assistance) Sequoia Humane Society: Eureka (spay / neuter assistance) SHARE Marin Humane Society: veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners Spay Neuter Animal Network (SPAN): Ventura (spay / neuter assistance) SPCA for Monterey County: Monterey (pet food, spay / neuter and vaccination assistance) Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation: Walnut Creek (pet food, spay / neuter assistance, emergency veterinary assistance) VET SOS: San Francisco (free veterinary care and supplies for pets of the homeless) Voice for the Animals Foundation: Santa Monica (veterinary care assistance)

Damages may include the costs of past and future medical expenses, compensation for a plaintiff's pain and suffering, costs of surgeries, lost earning capacity, physical and other therapies, and the costs of needed adjustments to homes or vehicles to accommodate certain injuries.