CVC Community-Minded, Sustainability-Focused

Community-Minded, Sustainability-Focused

Now in its third year, our Community Veterinary Clinic is firmly positioned as a vital resource for local pet owners struggling to afford critical care for their pets . Since opening in 2019, the overwhelming demand

for our services shows no signs of letting up! We’ve helped so many in our community weather the storms of economic uncertainty, especially during the pandemic. In 2020, our CVC team logged 1,872 appointments! In addition to treating and managing chronic conditions such as heart disease, kidney disease, thyroid disorders, and skin and ear infections, Dr. Ada Norris and her crew perform crucial — and often lifesaving — surgeries. Dental procedures are in high demand — last year, our CVC performed 122 dental surgeries. Often, by the time a pet comes to us they’re suffering from such painful, advanced dental disease that they are unable to eat. Surgeries for pyometra (infected uterus), mass removals, foreign body removals and eye surgeries are also common.

Each and every CVC patient has a special place in their family’s heart — and ours too! Here are just two recent friends we have provided care for:

Charlie is in good hands at the CVC.

This gorgeous orange tabby named Charlie has a special purpose in life; he is the emotional support kitty for a boy who was born with cerebral palsy. Unfortunately, Charlie developed a painful, life-threatening urethral blockage and required emergency treatment. It was the fourth time Charlie had become blocked in the year since he was adopted, and the clinic he was taken to recommended he have surgery called a perineal urethrostomy which could reduce the likelihood of future blockages. The cost for this surgery at a private clinic is quite high, so Charlie came to our CVC for surgery, which was performed the following day. Happily, Charlie recovered well and went back to the important job of taking care of his special person!

Bambi Bruin is a sweet petite Chihuahua mix who was recently referred to our CVC by our friends at Compassion Without Borders. Her owner was extremely worried about her — she’d been having seizures for a number of years but he was not able to access veterinary care or specialized treatment. Bambi was diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy and our team started her on anti-convulsants. They are working closely with her owner to monitor her condition and get the seizures under control. “Luckily,” says Dr. Ada, “her owner is a very astute caretaker and keeps detailed logs and sends me regular updates. He signs his emails ‘Bambi, the Wonder Dog.’”

“Dr . Ada and all the staff were warm and welcoming . They didn't just take care of my sweet dog, they were also emotionally supportive to me as well . They gave me hope that my baby would be OK and made sure we could afford care, as well as come back for the follow up appointments . I am so grateful for them!!!!” — JTD, CVC Client

Dr. Ada is known for putting clients at ease.

We need your help to sustain our crucial services in Sonoma County!

Our clinic’s vital role in our community is partially funded by grants, including generous support from PetSmart Charities and DogsTrust USA, but we need your support to help us meet the demand. Your compassion will help sustain our CVC’s services for local pet owners experiencing financial hardship. Together, we can ensure every pet who needs us receives the medical care they require to stay healthy — and in the arms of the families who love them!

To donate, please visit humanesocietysoco .org/ donate and select Community Veterinary Clinic from the drop-down menu . Thank you for your support!