Frosted Faces Foundation opens veterinary center for senior pets in Ramona

Since its founding in Frosted Faces Foundation has placed nearly dogs and cats with families and provided more than million in veterinary care and aid services Photo courtesy of Frosted Faces Foundation Good news for your older four-legged friends The Frosted Faces Foundation a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting senior dogs and cats has opened a new Public Veterinary Center in Ramona providing vital health care directly to the pets and families who need it bulk The clinic located next to the organization s rescue facility at Pine St has expanded its services to provide veterinary care advocacy programs and adoptions for aging animals for more than a decade Since its founding in Frosted Faces Foundation has placed nearly dogs and cats with families and provided more than million in veterinary care and patronage services Kelly and Andrew Sm ek established the nonprofit to address the limitations senior animals face to adoption particularly biological necessities Families adopting through Frosted Faces are eligible for several veterinary services cost-free when provided through the on-site clinic according to a news release By reducing financial burdens including vet care Frosted Faces Foundation makes it workable for more families to welcome senior pets into their homes keeping them healthy happy and loved disclosed Chief Executive Officer Kelly Sm ek This clinic is not just about rescuing pets it s really about keeping families together and ensuring senior pets receive the specialized care they deserve While the stand-alone clinic opening Saturday is new Frosted Faces has provided free curative care such as exams diagnostics chronic illness management and even soft tissue and dental surgeries for more than years In Frosted Faces Foundation Provided exams Took X-rays Completed senior blood panels and Performed surgeries ranging from mass removals to lifesaving splenectomies Recognizing the rising costs of clinical care we opened a temporary clinic within our existing facility in to deliver quality vet care for our growing population of senior animals while managing limited materials noted Chief Operating Officer Andrew Sm ek In the last year alone we believe we have saved over million in diagnostic costs and have also expanded our gang s understanding and management of both common and uncommon senior animal ailments In addition to rescue and veterinary services Frosted Faces Foundation operates several research-based and community-informed programs designed to keep pets out of shelters and with the people who love them including Seniors for Seniors pairs adopters with helpers who provide services such as transporting pets to appointments or shopping for supplies Safety Net Boarding provides up to days of free temporary boarding for pets whose families face hospitalization or hardship Frosted Funding offers average grants of for veterinary care food supplies training and urgency costs Final Wish helps families plan for lifelong care of their pets in the event of their death or illness