Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (May 13, 2024) – This month, Helen Woodward Animal Center is tackling a first – the checking off of a Bucket List of adventures that every dog should experience. Hannah, a 6-month-old Shepard-blend, has a unique and severe medical condition that may keep her from being officially adopted but the staff at Helen Woodward Animal Center is making sure her days are filled with the finest things in life.
At first glance, Hannah is a Shepard blend puppy like any other. She is energetic, enjoys chasing the ball, and is loving and cuddly. In fact, when Hannah arrived at Helen Woodward Animal Center in early January, she appeared so healthy and ready for a forever family that she was adopted immediately. Unfortunately, only weeks later she was returned with concerns of constant urination. Testing revealed that she was dealing with a rare condition called renal dysplasia. Renal dysplasia is a hereditary condition in which a dog’s kidneys fail to develop properly. As a result, the kidneys struggle to filter out toxins. Hannah’s case is severe. At first diagnosis, she was classified with Stage 2 kidney disease. She has since graduated to Stage 3.
Hannah having a pupuccino
Helen Woodward Animal Center has never given up on any orphan pet that comes through its doors. Although the length of her life is uncertain, the Center wants Hannah to live her life to the fullest and enjoy all of the activities other dogs would experience during their lifetime. Currently, the staff at Helen Woodward Animal Center is checking items off of Hannah’s bucket list. The checklist includes such activities as: getting a puppuccino, going to the beach, trying a hotdog, picking a toy from a pet shop, being on TV, and much more. Of course, the most heartfelt item on the list is finding Hannah a forever foster to care for her for the rest of her life – however long that may be.
On Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Day of Giving – Wednesday, May 15th, we ask the community to support Hannah. In order to make sure Hannah experiences all the things a puppy deserves, the Center is asking for donations which will not only help cover the cost of Hannah’s medical treatment, but will allow her experience all of her puppy dreams. Every donation made to help Hannah on her bucket list journey will be matched due to the generosity of The R J Family Foundation. Each matched dollar will allow Hannah twice as many joys and puppy adventures.
Additionally, Helen Woodward Animal Center is seeking a very special forever foster home or an adopter for Hannah. This person should be comfortable with her condition, and understanding of the requirements of frequent vet care, that may become more demanding as time progresses. The donations to Hannah’s fund will also assist the Center in covering the costs of medical care this foster will need in their caring for Hannah. Currently Hannah only needs to visit the vet every 3-6 months unless an urgent situation arises. But as she gets older, vet visits may increase to monthly, or even weekly.
Hannah has a lot of experiences to check off of her bucket list. If you are not able to foster or adopt this sweet puppy, please donate. Your donations help Hannah experience life to the fullest and live comfortably no matter how much time she has. Remember, all donations are automatically doubled due to the kindness of the R J Family Foundation. Donate today! DONATE HERE.
For more information on Helen Woodward Animal Center, please visit https://animalcenter.org/, call (858) 756-4117, or stop by 6461 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067.
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About Helen Woodward Animal Center
Helen Woodward Animal Center is a private, non-profit organization where “people help animals and animals help people.” Founded in 1972 in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., the Center provides services for more than 90,000 people and more than 10,000 animals annually through adoptions, educational and therapeutic programs both onsite and throughout the community. Helen Woodward Animal Center is also the creator of the International Home 4 the Holidays pet adoption drive, the International Remember Me Thursday® campaign and The Business of Saving Lives Workshops, teaching the business of saving lives to animal welfare leaders from around the world. For more information, go to: https://animalcenter.org/