Care Animal Hospital

Care For Strays

Princess Receives a Much Needed Surgery to Repair Her Fractured Leg

UPDATE: Princess went home to join her family on Monday, October 6th. She must follow strict guidelines that restrict her movements for the next 7-8 weeks. It is hoped that, if all goes well, the pins can be removed and she can regain total function of her foreleg in a few months.

Care Animal Hospital is very appreciative of the donations received to help cover the surgery on Princess. To date, $1400.00 has been received ear-marked for her. The total surgery fees are anticipated to run $3,800. We are still accepting donations. If you are in a position to donate to this cat, please click on the "Donate" button below or call our receptionists at (303) 421-8200. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Princess (pictured at left) came to our animal hospital after having been shot in her owner's window. Two pellets shattered Princess' leg, and she needs to have an orthopedic surgery or an amputation to repair the damage. Her owner, a single mother, initially elected to have the less costly amputation performed, but was relieved to hear that an orthopedic surgeon would be willing to help Princess using money from our Care for Strays fund. Harrison Memorial Hospital was also willing to help save Princess' leg with the same surgery, but her owner chose to have the operation with us since we were closer to her and had already made a committment with Princess' surgeon.

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Since 1988, Care Animal Hospital’s doctors have volunteered their time for animals without owners. In order to provide additional medical care for homeless pets, the hospital started the Care for Strays fund in December of 1997. This fund allows us to offer medical and surgical care for animals that otherwise would not be treated. The funds are used to provide examinations, vaccinations, blood tests, surgeries, dental cleanings, emergency care, and food. Following their recovery, suitable homes are found for these animals.

To learn about some of the animals that we have helped with this fund, scroll over the images and names below. Each name/image links to a page about the animal pictured.

Occasionally, we hold fundraisers for this fund. In the past, we have sold calendars, and two different cookbooks. Checks can be made out to "Care For Strays" and sent to us at 8044 Kipling St, Arvada, CO, 80005. Below is a list of animals that have benefited from this fund. Click on their names to learn more about their stories!

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