Success Stories - Page 11 of 12 - Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter

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March 29, 2022

Published by Lindsey Jurca on March 29, 2022

Doug the Determined

Doug arrived at FCAS in rough shape – he had severely broken his right leg at some point while stray, and it was evident he’d need emergency medical care to ease his pain. After receiving a medical evaluation, we learned that amputating the injured leg would be the best course of action.

March 2, 2022

Published by Lindsey Jurca on March 2, 2022

Successful Spay for Simona

Simona looks like she could be right out of a fairy tale, and we are grateful that Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter could help provide her happily ever after. After serious complications with her pregnancy, Simona was surrendered into the care of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter for urgent medical assistance. She was rushed to the veterinary hospital and vet staff determined that Simona needed an emergency spay surgery to remedy the complications. Friends quickly provided the funding for this treatment that would give Simona a fighting chance.

March 2, 2022

Published by Lindsey Jurca on March 2, 2022

Joy for Jumbo

We are grateful to be able to always say 'yes' when pets are in need of care at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter! Pets like Jumbo, who arrived at the Shelter with an eyelid abnormality that was causing him uncomfortable eye ulcers. Friends funded the corrective surgery to rid him of his ocular ailments and the dedicated staff and volunteers at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter have been taking wonderful care of him during his recovery.

March 2, 2022

Published by Lindsey Jurca on March 2, 2022

All Smiles for AT-AT

How could we say no to AT-AT's little face when he desperately needed dental care?! At 14 years-old, this little stray dude who arrived at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter REALLY needed a dental cleaning. The Shelter asked for our help and AT-AT did receive!

March 2, 2022

Published by Lindsey Jurca on March 2, 2022

Amputee Ash

When accidents happen, we are grateful to be able to help pets who come to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter with urgent medical needs, like Ash. Ash is an example of a pet who was in dire need of surgery after suffering an unknown injury to his leg, requiring amputation. Friends was able to provide this necessary surgery to relieve him of the pain and discomfort it was causing him.

March 2, 2022

Published by Lindsey Jurca on March 2, 2022

Taz’s Serious Stone Situation

Urinary blockages are a very serious medical emergency that can be fatal if left untreated. Our friend Taz found himself in this serious predicament when he was brought to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter totally blocked. The only option to relieve Taz of this blockage was to perform surgery to remove the urinary stones.

January 13, 2022

Published by Lindsey Jurca on January 13, 2022

Buffie the Brave

Tough situations don’t seem to keep Buffie down – even with two casted legs, he was good-spirited and as loving as could be. Thanks to your support, Friends was able to help Buffie through a hard time and get him the care he needed. Buffie ended up at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter with injuries to both of his front legs, requiring them to be plated. Friends funded his expensive, but essential, surgery to give him a leg up (or two!) towards a healthy and comfortable life.

January 13, 2022

Published by Lindsey Jurca on January 13, 2022

Mighty Mozzarella

While we are unsure of where Mozzarella came from, we are grateful he found his way towards help when he was picked up on Route 50 in Fairfax by the Fairfax County Animal Protection Police. He was limping and clearly in rough shape, covered in hives from allergies. Mozzarella could not put weight on his back right leg and was immediately taken to Pender Veterinary Hospital where his x-rays revealed he had a compound fracture to his femur.

January 4, 2022

Sailor Moon rests in the grass before she begins labor.

Published by Lindsey Jurca on January 4, 2022

Sailor Moon and Her Miracle Puppies

Sailor Moon arrived at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter as a stray and was discovered to be pregnant upon examination. She was placed in a foster home with a dedicated foster mom, Stacy, during the remainder of her pregnancy. Stacy kept a watchful eye on Sailor Moon throughout her pregnancy, providing comfort, support, and of course affection – day and night.