When Carlito was born, he was the tiny runt of the litter. But that didn’t stop his owner, Cayla, from providing him with a loving and happy home in Colorado Springs. After some extra nursing and lots of cuddles, Carlito developed into a playful, energetic, and social kitten with a big appetite. But one day, out of the blue, he stopped eating and became lethargic. Once he began vomiting, Cayla knew that something was wrong. She took him to their nearest pet clinic, where x-rays revealed that Carlito had swallowed a bunch of hair ties that were now stuck in his intestines.
Cayla was shocked to learn that removing the hair ties would cost several thousand dollars. “I just don’t have those kinds of funds, but at the same time…I couldn’t bear to let him lose his life,” says Cayla as she held back tears. To her relief, the clinic gave her information on PetAid Animal Hospital and the donor-subsidized, quality care it offers to pet owners struggling to afford treatment. She rushed Carlito to Denver, bursting with renewed hope that he could receive the medical help needed to ease his pain and suffering—and, more importantly, save his life.
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What Does AAHA-accredited Mean?
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You may have noticed on our website and brochures that PetAid Animal Hospital is “AAHA-accredited.” But what does this mean, and why is it so very important?
AAHA stands for the
American Animal Hospital Association
, which is the only organization to accredit companion-animal veterinary hospitals. These accredited hospitals hold themselves to a higher standard, undergoing regular comprehensive evaluations by AAHA veterinary experts who evaluate the practice on approximately 900 rigorous standards of veterinary care.
In fact, only about 12-15% of all veterinary practices in the United States and Canada are AAHA-accredited!
PetAid Animal Hospital is committed to this elevated level of care and continues to pass their re-accreditation evaluation year after year...
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Rock Around the Clock at "Yappy Days"
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Ready to dust off your records and do the twist? Come join us for “Yappy Days,” 2018’s Mutts & Models | The Fundraiser for Underprivileged Pets! Let your inner Fonzie out to play as we celebrate the 17th year of Mutts & Models, Denver’s premier canine fashion show that features local personalities braving the catwalk alongside their dogs (who are more than happy to strut their stuff to the delight of an adoring crowd). The much-anticipated “Yappy Days” will be held:
Saturday, May 19, 2018
EXDO Event Center
1399 35th St. Denver, CO 80205
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A reception and silent auction kick off the night at 6:00 PM, followed by a live auction and paddle raiser at 8:00 PM before the always lively and entertaining fashion show at 8:30 PM. PetAid Colorado invites you to step back in time Chachi-style to make it a definite night to remember. Always fancied yourself a Leader of the Pack? Now’s the time to prove it—rev up your engines, beat the crowds, and reserve your tickets now!
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Increase Your Gift to PetAid (and Your Tax Deduction!) with One Simple Strategy
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Make a bigger impact by donating long-term appreciated securities, including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, directly to PetAid Colorado. Compared with donating cash, or selling your appreciated securities and contributing the after-tax proceeds, you may be able to automatically increase your gift and your tax deduction.
Appreciated securities are perhaps the most cost-effective assets to use in making a gift. When you transfer ownership of long-term holdings to PetAid, you receive a charitable deduction for their full market value—and you incur no capital gains tax (subject to IRS deduction limits).
We request that you notify us of any gift in advance so that we may properly acknowledge your gift. Please contact Sharon Brown at 303.539.7635 with any questions.
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191 Yuma Street | Denver, CO 80223
303.318.0447
PetAid Colorado is a tax exempt, 501(c)(3) organization
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