Pets Helping People Help Pets Fund
(PHPHP Fund)
Sawbu Ward
Sawbu was born on December 19, 1992, the oldest
in a litter of nine to Seltzer, a ten year old Shepherd-mix.
His name was Vietnamese for "six toes", because
he had an extra digit on his hind legs. At
age nine, his hip dysphasia became so severe that
both hips were replaced. The surgery and long
convalescence was hard on him, but he recovered
and was able to run and play. Sawbu loved
to work for his keep, and was especially proud of
his ability to fetch the paper and mail, and guard
the house and car. He loved going bye-bye
and on walks, and most of all he loved to play hide-and-seek
with his favorite toy, Porky. In love with
life, Sawbu was devoted to Joe, a disabled veteran.
Although life dealt him some bad hands, he was a
happy dog, and he always had hugs and licks for
all. When the pain of arthritis in his ribs
and kidney failure brought him to the end, he was
at home with the family he so dearly adored.
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Sawbu's family started Pets Helping People Help Pets
Fund because of the love and compassionate home care he
received by the staff of Tender Loving Care Animal Hospital,
and because of his importance in a special-need home. It
was their dream to help pet-dependent people in similar
situations, and those with limited means, give their pets
the appropriate, high-quality veterinary care they need
to live longer, happier, and healthier lives.
What is the PHPHP Fund?
Tender Loving Care Animal Hospital's Pets Helping People
Help Pets Fund provides direct financial assistance at the
time of service, so that deserving pets can receive optimal
veterinary care. Each potential recipient has to complete
an application form and show proof of need, like a tax return,
social security information, etc.
Who may qualify for help?
Elderly and disabled people with special needs Disadvantaged
families, such as, single parents on limited income
Non-profit organization
The PHPHP Fund is a non-profit organization supported
through donations made by compassionate people that want
to be able to help a needy animal and client. Donations
are always welcomed and should be sent to Tender Loving
Care Animal Hospital, 700 Ken Pratt Blvd., Suite 220, Longmont,
CO 80501. Please make checks payable to: PHPHP Fund.
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