National “Change a Pet’s Life Day” is Friday, January 24, and the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is seeking support from the community. JHS is asking the public to consider donating to help change the lives of pets in need – including dogs like Petunia.
Petunia the day she arrived at JHS
Petunia, a 1-year-old dog, was found injured and alone by a good Samaritan. She had been hit by a car, and while she was in pain and afraid, she gratefully accepted help. Petunia's new friend brought her to JHS for care. It was obvious Petunia's leg was broken, and our team jumped right to work with a lifesaving surgery to remove her leg. A volunteer generously fostered Petunia while she recovered from surgery and gained the strength she needed to find a loving home.
Petunia after receiving her lifesaving leg amputation surgery
Petunia in her foster home
A few weeks later, once Petunia was confident in her new tripod-stature and her loving, silly personality began to blossom, she returned to JHS and found a new family to hop into her next chapter in life with.
Petunia with her new family
Petunia's life was changed thanks to the support of countless folks in our community. Loving donations to JHS made it possible for Petunia to:
· Recover from surgery in a foster home and gain confidence.
· Receive medical care such as a lifesaving leg amputation, vaccines, and parasite treatment.
· Get lots of yummy treats, stuffy toys and of course, love.
Petunia’s story encompasses all the ways folks can Change a Pet’s Life. Adopting, fostering, donating, and volunteering are all ways you can make a lifesaving difference in a homeless pet’s life.
Donations can be made online at jaxhumane.org/donate, on social media @jaxhumane, or by calling 904.493.4566.