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No Place Like Home | Keeping Pets and People Together
- Admin
- Mar 24
- 3 min read
Updated: 13 hours ago
Throughout the year Lost Pet Services (LPS) is faced with many requests for assistance with veterinary funding for medical emergencies/critical injuries, pet illnesses and pet owners needing safety-net resources. Since 2018, Lost Pet Services has funded over $280,000 toward these needs, assisting pet owners facing financial hardships.
Many critical cases occur when lost pets are hit by cars while bolting. Critical ER cases, many requiring surgeries, are often out of the pet owner's financial means. Lost Pet Services is committed to preventing surrender or economic euthanasia by providing financial assistance to ensure companion pets live their fullest lives happy, healthy, and at home with those who love them.
Thanks to their Heroes . . .
Lost Pet Services was able to help fund over 400 cases since the Giving Challenge of 2022, many with owners and families who would have otherwise had to make a heartbreaking decision to surrender or euthanize their pet.
Thanks to the continued support of our community, which was made possible through generous donations during previous Giving Challenges and throughout the following year, LPS was able to keep these pets and those who love them together. For those whose owners were never found, LPS was able to treat the injured and sick and help them find new, loving homes.
As the ongoing Medical Assistance Program needs increase, our new PAWs Project - Partners for Animal Welfare, will expand access to critical veterinary medical funding assistance for pet owners in need and increase awareness of financial challenges those seeking medical help for their pets face.
We hope you will support us during the #GivingChallenge2026 on April 15th - 16th from noon to noon so we can continue to offer this much-needed program for pet owners in need of assistance and the strays without families. #BeTheOne ~ Be Their Hero.
Read Little Bit's Story
A Triumph of Hope: Stories from some of our Recipients of Giving.
Top Row (Left to Right)
Coco Coco, a senior pup, suffered a severe leg fracture and a life-threatening infection. Her owner, a senior on a limited income, was heartbroken at the thought of losing her. LPS provided the emergency funding for her surgery, and we continue to support this duo so they can stay together.
Bentley When Bentley’s owner couldn't afford the removal of his cancerous tumor, LPS stepped in to help. Though Bentley passed four months later, those final months were spent completely pain-free and surrounded by love—a precious gift made possible by your donations.
Baby Puppy Baby Puppy’s leg injury was so severe it required amputation to save her life. Thanks to our donors, she received the surgery she needed and is now thriving on three legs. Her owner is endlessly grateful for the miracle that gave her a second chance.
Bottom Row (Left to Right)
Ramone Ramone was a lost senior dog who was never claimed. After being adopted by a new family, he found his "forever." Three years later, LPS still provides occasional medical assistance to ensure this sweet senior boy stays healthy and comfortable in his golden years.
Keanu After a traumatic attack left Keanu with a dangerous infection, his owner—who had recently lost their job—was unable to cover the costs. LPS provided the funding for his treatment, ensuring Keanu could heal at home with the family who loves him.
Parker Born with a life-threatening diaphragmatic hernia, Parker needed a $6,000 surgery to survive. Through our PAWs Program, we provided $3,000 which was matched by our partners at Veterinary Medical Center of Lakewood Ranch. Together, we saved his life.
Many of the pet owners seeking assistance are from referrals of previous recipients or from our vet partners.
These stories are a testament to the power of compassion and collaboration. Loyal companions are given a second chance at life. Your support allows us to continue offering critical support to pets like these and their families, ensuring that financial limitations never stand in the way of receiving life-saving care.
Will you #BeTheOne to help more pets like these?
Recipients of Giving
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The Giving Challenge is presented by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County with giving strengthened by The Patterson Foundation as well as support from Manatee Community Foundation, and the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation.
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