Every TCHS Animal Deserves a Buddy – and Some Need Even More

Meet Buddy, a resilient 2-year-old mixed breed pup who arrived at Tri-County Humane Society in mid-September with more than just basic needs. He came to us with multiple injuries, including deep leg wounds requiring stitches, and an X-ray revealed a dislocated, severely damaged hip.

Our veterinary team determined that Buddy needed a femoral head ostectomy (FHO), a specialized surgery to remove the ball of his hip joint to alleviate his pain. Fortunately, we had an incredible helping hand—Dr. Cal Kobluk, a generous veterinarian who volunteered his time to perform the orthopedic surgery. While we were lucky to receive his expertise, there were still costs incurred for materials, anesthesia, and post-operative care.

In addition to his FHO surgery, Buddy was neutered and received care for his other wounds during the same procedure. It was quite a day for Buddy! He then spent nearly a month recovering at our shelter.

We’re reaching out today because animals like Buddy often require more than just the basics. We aim to raise $800—or more—to cover the costs of Buddy’s care:

• $500: Approximately four weeks of shelter care, including food (conservatively estimated).
• $200: Surgery-related costs (a huge thanks to Dr. Kobluk for donating his time!).
• $100: Medication to aid Buddy’s recovery.

Will you help us continue to provide extraordinary care to animals like Buddy? Your generosity enables us to go the extra mile for those in need, and any additional funds raised will help the next animal who needs our care.

We're thrilled to share that Buddy has found his forever home and is making great progress in his recovery!

With your support, we can ensure every animal gets the chance to heal, thrive, and find a family just like Buddy did. Thank you for helping us make a difference!

For the animals,

Marit Ortega
Executive Director
give@tricountyhumanesociety.org
320-252-0896