Imagine if your beloved pet suddenly became injured or seriously ill, and your veterinarian said the prognosis was good with proper care, but you simply could not afford to pay for it. Imagine if you were living on a small fixed income or had a low-paying job and there was nothing left over for an emergency. Imagine if nine lives were just not enough for your pet, who is so important to you and your family.
That is why we are here. NY Save Animals in Veterinary Emergency (NY SAVE) was incorporated in 1998 to provide funds for emergency care when pets most need it and their owners have exhausted all other avenues. Veterinarians aid in the effort by reducing their normal fees to provide life-saving treatment.
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Jazzy was extremely thin and lacked any strength. After lab tests, treatment, and hospitalization, she began to recover. She’s now gaining strength, standing on her own, and has much more energy. She will now have many happy years ahead.
Prince Erol is a four month old kitten that had surgery to remove a linear obstruction. Without NY SAVE the pet would not have survived, but now has a whole life ahead.
Moki had two broken hips which were surgically repaired with the financial assistance of NY SAVE.
Neo had a perineal hernia surrounding his intestines and without surgery would not live much longer. He was operated on and is now back on his paws.
Scar took a traumatic fall that left her with a broken femur. Although her leg had to be amputated, with the help of NY SAVE, Scar is thriving.
Princess Ortiz had a severe leg fracture which was surgically repaired and she is now recovering from her injuries.
Kioko’s owner found her on the floor unable to move and crying for help. She was referred to a NYSAVE hospital partner, was treated, and is back on her feet.
Chaos had a kidney injury and her owner was unable to pay for her care. She was hospitalized and treated for Chronic Renal Failure (CRF).
Rampage was hit by a car and suffered a leg fracture. He was treated, hospitalized overnight, and sent home with a splint.
Garrison had a large tumor that was growing on his underside which had started to prevent him from being able to urinate. Emergency surgery was performed and he is doing great.
Chalky is a 9 year-old male Chihuahua who had a mast cell tumor on his left front paw which required partial amputation. His prognosis is good following surgery.
Pippin is a 6 year-old male cat that fractured his tarsus. Surgery was performed twice to correct the bone. A pin was placed in his leg and Pippin is finally doing much better.
Mambo started showing symptoms of weakness, not eating, and swelling in his abdomen. He was diagnosed with kidney failure due to stone blockage. He underwent cystotomy surgery to remove the kidney stones and is now back to being a happy pet.
Miley was panting and coughing and demonstrated excessive thirst. He was diagnosed with cardiac disease and placed on medicine. Miley is feeling back to normal.
Will was having difficulty breathing and panting excessively. He was treated for respiratory problems and is doing well.
Rocky was diagnosed with a perineal hernia which prevented him from emptying his bowels. After surgery, he is in good health and back to being playful.
Chapo is a high energy puppy who had an accident and fractured his leg. He had emergency surgery and is back at home
Bella is a 10-year old Domestic Shorthair who was having difficulty urinating. She was diagnosed with cystic calculi. Her growth was surgically removed and she is now back to normal.
Jade had a tumor on her right ear canal which was surgically removed. Her owner is thankful that she is no longer in pain and discomfort.
Chiquito is a 7-year old MC Chihuahua who had bilateral mandibular fractures. He was very painful and had to be syringe fed by the owners. His jaw fractures were repaired via a bone plate and screws.
Roxie is a 7-year old Labrador Retriever who had been suffering from a series of growths in her mouth and on her head. If they continued to grow the possibilities of infection spreading would be very great and severely affect the quality of her health.
Dean is a 3-year old Norwegian Forest Cat. His owner observed a very noticeable shift in his overall health and demeanor. Luckily, after noticing his continuing anguish, she took him to be evaluated. Dean needed to be unblocked in order to gain relief.
Isabella is a 3- year old Shih-Tzu. She had severe discomfort and pain caused by a pyometra (uterine infection). Little Isabella was not acting like herself and when extreme pain and discomfort was plaguing her, Isabella’s owners acted quickly to take her to their trusted veterinarian for help.
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When Jewel was diagnosed with Pyometra, we were devastated knowing that she would succumb to her illness if we couldn’t find a way to cover her emergency surgery in the next 24-48 hours. Luckily, the amazing staff at Riverdale Vet Group advised us to contact NY SAVE. They answered our call and our prayers and informed us that we were eligible to receive services from NY SAVE. Jewel’s surgery was successfully performed the very next day. She is well on her way to making a full recovery and our family is complete! …A priceless gift that we will be eternally grateful for! We could never thank NY SAVE enough for being there when we needed them the most. We love you NY SAVE!
It was a blessing to find NY SAVE. My 9 month old kitten took a traumatic fall that left her with a broken femur. I’m truly grateful for all the help I have been blessed with and grateful for the people who care about the animals of others.
I would like to thank NY SAVE for working with me to get my cat February treated. If it wasn’t for NY SAVE, February would not have been able to receive the surgery she needed and we would have lost her. I am very grateful.
So very grateful for NY Save and for what you have done for my family. Our cat Lucy is recovering well after having tumors removed. I’m a solo parent to an autistic child who has a very close relationship with the cat. Thank you to every single person who contributed to this. You are making a big difference in people’s lives. Thank you for touching ours.
After being denied treatment at a local hospital, I contacted NYSAVE for assistance, and was referred to a hospital partner.
That hospital took great care of my beloved Kioko. NYSAVE is a blessing.
Myself and my family are forever grateful for what they did for us. Thank you NYSAVE.
My high energy puppy named Chapo had an accident in November of 2020 where he fractured his leg. With the help of NYSAVE and the team at Queens Animal Health they were able to perform emergency surgery the next day and had him back home within a week.
My heartfelt thanks to NY SAVE and the amazing staff at 4 Legged Friends Veterinary Group. My family (Gizmo, Bella, Romeo, and Mishka) have been patients for years. This year has been especially difficult for many both personally and financially. NY SAVE, Dr. Jacobson, and Debbie have been a blessing of support and generosity helping my Bella that will always be remembered. Thank you for everything. With much gratitude. The Ritz Family.
I am very grateful for the help which I was able to obtain from the NY SAVE Program for partially sponsoring my pet Rocky’s surgery. He was diagnosed on September 2020 with a perennial hernia which prevented him from properly emptying his bowels. This can be a very expensive surgery but the NY SAVE program was able to step up and help with the financial cost. Now Rocky is in very good health and is back to being playful again.
Finding the right words to thank you, 4 Legged Friends and NY SAVE are hard to come by only because the usual thank you isn’t big enough. You came in like a superhero and saved our Gracie cat. Without your help I fear we may have lost her. You kept our family whole which is huge in these times of uncertainty. You, the doctors and the organization are so amazing, kind and extremely professional. I will forever be grateful and singing your praises. I’ve shared your information with all of my friends and on my social media outlets.
One morning while petting my 7 year old fur baby, Layla, I noticed a small lump on her chest. I take her to the veterinarian and surgery is needed. We are in the middle of a pandemic and I am disabled and I just could not see me being able to afford this and I was devastated! I could not let anything happen to my baby. This is when I started making calls. I had to find some help. I was referred to Four Legged Friends Veterinarian Clinic and told to ask about the NY SAVE program for financial assistance in emergencies. This referral turned out to be the Blessing and Miracle I so desperately needed. The staff and Drs. at Four Legged Friends are AWESOME! They were so very helpful in taking me through the eligibility process, and when I found out my Layla and I met the criteria, I was elated! Layla received her necessary surgery, all testing, and medications. EVERYTHING and is doing very well. Not to mention her Mommy is doing better also, because NY SAVE was there when we needed them, NY Save(d) us. I can’t thank them enough.
NY SAVE was founded in 1998 as the philanthropic arm of the Veterinary Medical Association of NYC. There clearly was a need for a charity to help relieve pets of low-income owners from suffering.
