Rusty, a 12-year-old hunk of kitty love, was surrendered to the SCSPCA due to his uncontrolled diabetes. He was on an enormous amount of insulin and still exhibiting strong diabetic symptoms. The staff at the SCSPCA was able to switch him to a better-tolerated insulin and gradually lower his dosing needs with the help of a diet change and close monitoring of blood glucose levels throughout the day. The cost of his diabetic supplies was high -- as was his five-day stint at the emergency vet soon after he arrived when the initial stress sent him into life-threatening diabetic ketoacidosis. However, six months later, Rusty has endured and is now on a very low dose of insulin, shows no diabetic symptoms, and has been adopted into a loving home with a human diabetic who understands the care he requires and absolutely adores him. Rusty is a tolerant, sweet, and truly special cat ! We are so fortunate to have been able to pull from the Second Chance Fund to provide him with the care he needed to become happy and healthy again.

Sasha was a very sweet Miniature Schnauzer who came into our care with a bladder full of painful stones. Thanks to the Second Chance Fund, we were able to get Sasha in for emergency surgery to remove a 6-ounce cup full of stones, ranging from pea-sized to silver dollar-sized. After surgery, Sasha began a new diet geared toward urinary health and stone prevention, and soon after found a wonderful new home.