X-ray image of a dog's right thigh, showing fractured femur with a metal rod inserted for stabilization.

CHA’s Special Needs Fund

Our Special Needs Fund is a designated financial resource set up to help provide veterinary care for animals with specific, often more complex, medical requirements. These animals may have been rescued from situations involving abuse, neglect, or injury, or they might suffer from congenital or chronic health conditions that require specialized care. The fund ensures that these animals, who might otherwise be overlooked due to the high cost of treatment, can receive the medical attention they need to improve their health and quality of life.

Donate

Special Needs Fund Recipients

  • Coco

    Coco came to us with a ruptured eye that was beyond repair and required surgical removal. Thanks to the support of our Special Needs Fund, we were able to provide the surgery she needed to relieve her pain and start healing. After a successful procedure and recovery, Coco has now been adopted into a loving home! Cats adjust incredibly well after eye removal and can go on to live full, happy, and comfortable lives. Your support means everything to cats like Coco.

  • A black and white cat with an eye injury partially covered by a heart emoji, looking at the camera.

    Mike Wazowski

    Mike Wazowski came to us as a stray with a painful eye ulcer that required surgical removal. Thanks to the support of our Special Needs Fund, we were able to get him the care he needed to relieve his pain and give him a fresh start. After a successful surgery and recovery, Mike has officially been adopted into a loving home! With the right care and a second chance, animals like Mike can go on to live happy, comfortable lives.

  • A brindle and white dog is holding a purple plush toy in its mouth, standing on a blanket with dog illustrations, inside a kennel or shelter setting.

    Atlas

    Atlas came to us as a stray and always had a little limp. Thanks to our Special Needs Fund, we were able to get him an X-ray, which showed he needed an FHO (Femoral Head Ostectomy) surgery. This procedure removes the damaged part of the hip joint, allowing the body to form a “false joint” that relieves pain and helps the dog regain comfortable movement. With proper care and recovery, dogs like Atlas can live happy, active lives again.

  • A fluffy, tan and white dog with pointy ears wearing a blue harness, sitting on a tiled floor and looking up at the camera.

    Affie

    Meet Affie, a 2-year-old Shiba Inu who came to us after a serious accident left her with a broken back femur. Her family did their best to get her initial vet care but ultimately couldn’t afford the surgery she needed, so they made the difficult decision to surrender her. Thanks to generous donors to our Special Needs Fund, we were able to provide Affie with the surgery she required. She is now recovered and in her new home!