Roxy is a 3-year-old Mixed Breed Dog in Davis, CA, who needs $750 for Echocardiogram and X-rays.

Roxy is not mine. I met her while volunteering for Street Dog Coalition. SDC provides free vet care for pets of the unhoused. She was waiting to be seen for a foxtail problem at the SDC clinic when I saw her. She and her dad DaShawn live in an encampment at a local park. At present, she belongs to DaShawn but he already plans to rehome her to give her a better future and life.

As a trainer, I volunteer to provide behavior help to these pets. Roxy is social and sweet. She was friendly and allowed me to pet her immediately. DaShawn brought her to the clinic as he thought she may have a foxtail in her ears. She was amazingly calm despite her discomfort. As I replaced her old and worn out harness, she did not complain even though she was uncomfortable.

All dogs and cats are special especially those that belong to the unhoused. These "pets" are family and provide companionship and security. This is a difficult situation for Roxy and DaShawn. She is 3 and has a life in front of her. DaShawn is rehoming her because he understands her medical needs are beyond his means. It takes immense courage and love to put her well-being first.

Roxy has a murmur and needs an echocardiogram to assess its severity and determine the appropriate treatment. Roxy also needs X-rays of her knees to investigate possible bilateral ACL injury. The X-rays are essential in developing an effective treatment plan to give Roxy back some mobility. Front Street Homeless Outreach sponsors her.

DaShawn is unhoused but Roxy is well cared for. She looks healthy and happy despite her medical issues. Roxy already has a potential adopter - a park ranger who monitors the homeless encampment where Roxy and DaShawn live. We at Life of Kai are committed to helping Roxy