In 2020, we launched the K9 Kismet Amigos Program to help provide lifesaving medical care for dogs whose families need financial assistance with emergency specialty vet services. The Amigos Program enables owners to keep their pet rather than surrender them to an overly stressed shelter system. After the family has paid whatever they can, we step in and pay for all of the remaining medical care the dog needs without taking the decision of care away from the families. We don’t require them to surrender their pet, pay back any of the medical care costs, or provide future volunteer support. The help comes with no strings attached.

To date, our Amigos Program has helped over 40 beloved pets and counting–dogs like little Asher, who was diagnosed with Laryngeal Paralysis at just 12 weeks of age. Left untreated, Laryngeal Paralysis can lead to premature death because it increases the risk of aspirated pneumonia and other complications with eating, breathing, and drinking. Asher required a specialty life saving surgery. Through our Amigos Program, we’re able to supplement costs for his family so Asher could receive the treatment he needed.

When you’re in crisis mode just trying to save your dog from death, money should not be a determining factor. When we can ease that burden, we do, allowing the family to focus their energy on loving their pet and giving the pet a fighting chance to live.