Veterinary Healthcare Associates
Winter Haven, Florida
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Cooper
Cooper is a 21 month old Doberman Pinscher in Winter Haven, FL, who needs $3,500 for TPLO Surgery for Torn CCL Ligament.
Winter Haven, FL
We adopted Cooper from Animal House Rescue in Huntley, Il on March 21st 2025, he was 6 months old. His brother was adopted many months earlier but Cooper was passed up for over 90 days. With such sweet loving eyes and caring disposition we knew withing minutes he was the one. We are seeking financial assistance with a Surgery Cooper needs, he tore his CCL ( ACL ), and requires a TPLO procedure. We just moved from Chicago to Florida and we are a 1 income household now as my Home Inspector License was just approved and I am not employed yet. We have exhausted most credit available with this home purchase. Cooper and his younger brother love to play. They jump around, run, swim, and wrestle. Coopers younger brother Payton would be devastated as would we if we lost Cooper. I am willing to sign a repayment notarized agreement or promise to pay. We are in a temporary bind for about 4-6 months but Coopers surgery cannot wait.
Meatloaf
Meatloaf is a 2 month old Mix-Breed in Lake Alfred , FL, who needs $2,000 for Stabilization, 24 Hour Hospitalization.
Lake Alfred, FL
Meatloaf is an 7 week old Yorkie/Chihuahua mix born on September 1st. I am disabled and live on Section 8 so financially I cannot afford the emergency vet bill. He suddenly started crying in pain and I don't know exactly what happened to him, the vet is unsure and said it could have been an injury or swallowed something, but scans don't show anything. I had to bring him to Veterinary Healthcare Associates in winter haven, fl because the local vet doesn't have the equipment to help and referred me to an emergency vet. Meatloaf is a little ball of energy who loves to be held and play. He chases his brother around all day and they cuddle and sleep together. He is always so excited to see me and runs to me when I call him. I am disabled waiting for approval from social security. I have no income until then. I wasn't expecting to have Meatloaf in my life, but he has been an absolute angel and I don't want him to leave me so soon.
Angel
Angel is a 8 year old Rottweiler in Lakeland, FL, who needs $2,000 for Diagnosis and Treatment.
Lakeland, FL
Angel came to us from an accidental litter. She was born in a junk yard both mom and dad where Rottweiler. She is full bloode6 and has been with us for her entire life. In August of this year she sprained her rt front shoulder so the vet told us but as the weeks went by it had gotten worse. Saw vet at dr bob Ireland office on Wednesday. The vet tells us it's bone cancer. She's my child.. We've made an appointment for this Monday with vma in winterhaven with a veterinarian oncologist. Angel is special she has been my emotional support through 2 heart attacks and bi lateral hip replacement but most of all she is our families light. Always happy always hugging. Somehow this beautiful soul made its way to our care and we owe it to her to save her life if at all possible. Angel loves everyone. She treats everyone a bit different my daughter she plays. My son in law is her favorite person. She loves to dress up with mom and she is there for me as support. We recently lost her sister Hershey she was 16. So angel has been depressed and a bit lonely. So this is hitting our family pretty hard the possibility of losing her 2 months after Hershey will be devastating It's difficult to share but I've been the bread winner for the 30yrs we've been married as of Feb 9 of 2024 I've been out of work for medical. Filed disability and denied. So money is tight care credit is still maxed from Hershey she had cushings and we kept her healthy.
Violet
Violet is a 3 year old American Shorthair in Winter Haven, FL, who needs $2,000 for Initial Wound Debridement Surgery.
Winter Haven, FL
My sister and I chose Violet along with her sister Ash as kittens 3-4 years ago when one of our aunt's cats gave birth. Her name was chosen by my sister because it's her favorite color. After almost two weeks since her spay surgery we noticed a painful mass on her belly on Sunday. She was lethargic and didn't want to get up to drink or eat. We immediately knew something was wrong and took her to Veterinary Healthcare Associate. They told us that she has a bacterial infection that caused air buildup in her abdomen. And they decided to perform surgery to clean the infection. Violet’s favorite person is me (her aunt) and her favorite activity is sneaking into my bedroom at night. She’s quite the talker, especially after dark, and I’d give anything just to hear her voice again. She’s also an unpaid professional fly catcher. What I love most about her is that I didn’t choose her, she chose me. And that makes my heart ache, knowing I could lose her. Right now, I’m facing a difficult financial situation, and the cost of Violet’s medical care has become overwhelming. She means everything to me and my family. Every bit of support helps me get her the treatment she needs and the chance to enjoy more happy years together.
Bella
Bella is a 16 year old Maltese in Poinciana, FL, who needs $2,000 for IV and Fluid for Her Kidney.
Poinciana, FL
Hi, my name is Maria. My beautiful baby's name is Bella. She’s in the hospital right now in the ICU with kidney failure. Bella came to me because my 11-year-old son said, "Mom, you need someone to love you unconditionally to help you get through cancer." My Bella became my heart and soul and lay next to me for years during cancer treatments. She’s in the hospital right now in the ICU with kidney failure. They say the treatment is going to be very expensive with a couple of days in the ICU and then continued care? The doctor said if we can get her through the rough patch for the next three days, we have a chance. Unfortunately, to stay alive, she will need constant care, which they said will be very expensive and require a specialist. She’s one of the kindest, most loyal, loving protective love bug you will ever meet. She sat in bed with me during Radiation and never left my side. For a year, she just laid there in bed next me, never complaining to go out just snuggled up next me to comfort me. She is my heart and the most loving dog in the Due to the cancer, I'm not able to work and I'm on disability. I need financial help to keep my baby stay alive. She is my heart and I can't imagine losing her because of money. Please help
Pinto
Pinto is a 2 year old Mix-Breed in Lake Alfred, FL, who needs $2,000 for Pelvis Surgery.
Hollis
Pinto came into of life from our son we had him since 4 weeks old. Pinto is a 2 year old loving, playful full of energy and life chiweenie beautiful dog. He lives with his human daddy, brother and mommy that love him all so much. Pinto got out of the house looking for his human daddy that he loves so much and his human daddy adores him and was hit by a car the result of that car hit he has a really bad pelvis break and needs surgery at Veterinarian Health Care Association Florida to get back to his regular daily life. Pinto might be a dog to someone but to us he’s family and family fight for family and we are here fighting to get help for our loving pinto. Pinto loves to play and jump and unfortunately he can’t do any of that due to his injury. Pintos human parents ( mother) is on disability and pintos father is an Army Veteran. Getting this help will mean the world to me (Army Veteran). We are need of help with his pelvis surgery.
Maisy
Maisy is a 2 year old Mix-Breed in Sebring, FL, who needs $2,000 for Blood Transfusion.
Sebring, FL
We rescued Maisy and her sister Millie a year ago. We originally went to the shelter for Millie and we're told that there was another rescue from the same puppy mill. We took one look at those big brown eyes and said we will take both. The sweet dogs have changed our life and we are so grateful for both of them. Maisy became ill suddenly. Normally she is a very peepy puppy. She wakes up full of energy and life. This particular morning she was lethargic. We took her immediately to the vet who then sent us to an animal hospital after taking a blood test. Maisy has a rare autimmune disease where her body is destroying her blood cells. She has had one blood transfusion and needs another one. Maisy is the sweetest cockapoo. She is full of life and had brought so much joy to our family. In the past 2 yrs, I've lost my mom, my 16 yr old bichon mix dog, and my brother in law. Maisy and a Millie has helped us thru the dark days and given us lots of smiles and laughs. We are retired and on a fixed income. We have 2 children getting married in 2025. Currently our dog hospital bills are over $5k dollars and our Maisy needs another blood transfusion which cost over$2k. We are so close to getting her over the hump but are out of money.
Max
Max is a 1 year old Great Dane in Lake Wales, FL, who needs $2,000 for Metabolic Screen In Fluid Bloodwork, Allergy Test.
Lake Wales, FL
My baby is a rescue, we brought home my GD back in may, we brought home because the prior owner had this pup in a crate 19 hours a day.. never had time. We have a big fenced in yard, and not quite enough room for this lug to sprawl out so naturally they take our bed.. We have another Great Dane and a neopolitan mastiff. we provide, it’s not cheap feeding 350 lbs of dog. But all utd +happy Within 6 weeks of getting our pup, we started noticing allergies. Bad ones, toe licking, rashes, weight loss which has had quickly turned bacterial. we brought him to the vet, paid for the skin scraping that didn’t tell us anything, and followed through w/ instructions. But it’s come back 2xso it’s the third time that it’s happened, but this time it’s diarrhea, lethargy, sever weight loss. Our furbaby sits in our truck like a human, so that both paws are able to rest on my husband and I, it hurts but it’s so cute. Dead weight when it’s time to get off the bed.. if my husband goes to the bathroom, 3 dogs jump in his spot to sleep with me, hubby ends up on a bunk bed! Protective of my kids, but scared of rain and cats.. just an all around goofball have already paid for some vet bills. we also had a fire on our electric pole. The most expensive tragedy. Summer is a bad timefor us. This yearwas the fire, last year our well caved the year before my 6 yr old who was 6 had an injury requiring an amputation. need a break!
Stella
Stella is a 9-year-old Pit Bull Mix in Lakeland, FL, who needs $2,000 for Splenectomy.
Lakeland, FL
We got Stella at 8 wks old and she easily became a huge part of our family. We take her on vacation with us. She recently became. diabetic, has cataracts and takes insulin daily. This does not slow her down as you would never know she can’t see well and gets around fine. Stella loves to cuddle and snuggle. We have cats which she has helped raise since they were born. They all love her. One in particular - Punkin loves to help take her outside and back in like a seeing eye cat. Stella is just an all round great dog. I can’t imagine life without her. She deserves to live longer and she has a chance to with your help. Anything amount helps. I was told by Stella’s vet during a routine checkup she had spleen and liver cancer and months to live. Dr Ladder only did a simple ultrasound for his diagnosis. I went 10/28/23 for a second opinion to a specialist Dr. Nations at Veterinary Healthcare Associates and after blood tests and detailed ultrasound Stella only has a large spleen tumor that’s not cancer and can be removed. Good prognosis. This is a Very unexpected expense for us. My husband is currently undergoing chemo for small cell Bladder cancer and we are already struggling to make ends meet.
Hunny
Hunny is a 11-month-old Mini Goldendoodle in Orlando, FL, who needs $2,000 for ICU Critical Care for Pulmonary Contusions and Accident Related Injuries.
Orlando, FL
I picked up Hunny from her breeder in Feb. of this year. I got her to help me through the trauma of my husband’s suicide in August of 2022 and she has been a godsend. She just passed her psychiatric service dog test and is now certified to help me when I have sudden debilitating, depressive thoughts surrounding my loss. My husband and I were high school sweethearts and his loss has devastated me. Hunny has a big brother that she loves to play chase with. He is an 8yr old Golden. Hunny & her brother sleep with me every night. She loves snuggles and belly rubs. Like most Goldendoodles Hunny sleeps on her back, belly up and legs in the air. When she wants my attention crawls across my lap and puts her face right in my face and stares at me until she gets my attention. Hunny’s favorite toys are a small bumble bee that she has had since a puppy and a mini Lambchop. She is a picky eater and is SO over her puppy kibble. Her big brother Harley has the Golden Retriever spread & gets green beans w/ his food for filler so of course Hunny wants green beans too. Hunny loves to stare down her brother during playtime, daring him to chase her…I think she is taunting him. Hunny was struck by a car Monday morning, Nov. 6th. She was in an oxygen chamber with a Fentanyl drip in ICU for the first two nights at the ER Vet. She suffered pulmonary contusions and a broken hip bone. The first night was touch so it was decided to keep her in oxygen & the fentanyl a second night. To date her vet bill is over $6000 and the surgery estimate is $8000-$10000. Help is appreciated I lost my husband along with his income when he passed last Aug. I am struggling to afford my bills (rent utilities food etc) and any help is appreciated…prayers too. I am going to fight for Hunny as long as she is fighting. I need your help please.
Fiji
Fiji is a 8-year-old Dachshund in Winter Haven, FL, who needs $712 for Dental Oral Exam and Prophy.
Winter Haven, FL
Fiji was a rescue!!! I found her on a busy highway. This was about 4 years ago. I was on my way home and I see something moving in the street and I tell my mom “Hey ma there is something on the road” and the closer I got I realized it was a DOG!! I put my car in park and jumped out to save her!! The cars were driving super fast and a semi came so close to hitting her. But luckily I got her! Fiji is the best!!! She is my best friend at home!! When it’s time to get off work and TV time she knows to hop on the couch and lay there with me. She gives my children and myself so much comfort and love! She’s a great furr baby. We love her. She’s very smart she know how to ask to go out and use the restroom. She’s very clean and neat She’s special to me because she’s my first rescue. She’s there when no one else is! When I have a mental break down she rubs herself on me as if she was giving me a hug and she’s special for that reason! She’s also very much a smart girl that knows how to let herself be seen and she loves on you as long as you let her. My baby girl currently has an abscess on her face due to her poor dental condition. I took her in when I seen it thinking she got stung but they confirmed with me that it was not a stinger it was an abscess. That needed to be removed for the swelling to come down. I’m currently seeking employment. After covid it has been hard. And finding a sitter for night jobs is even harder. I have been looking but there’s really nothing out here that will work with my children’s schedule and I don’t have a car at the moment
Buddy
Buddy is a 12-year-old in Poinciana, FL, who needs $2,000 for ICU Treatment.
Poinciana, FL
Buddy came to as a rescue back in 2014 from people who jept him chained up outside 24/7 for the first two years of his life. When go them to agree to give up Buddy to me, and he was checked out by my vet, the bloodwork came back positive for Heartworm but it was luckily only in stage one so after several months of shots and pills, he finally tested negative for Heartworm. Immediately after coming to live with me and Lucky (my yellow lab) they immediately became soulmates and are inseparatable. She taught him how to be a dog again. What treats and toys were for as he had no idea when he first arrived at his new home as he never had them before. He is now the loving dog there could be. Buddy love going to the dog park, and chasing his ball when I throw it. He loves getting kids and people to run along the outside of the fence so he can run with them. He loves when I come home by doing circles. He loves howling whenever he hears a siren from either a police car, ambulance or fire truck. Buddy has had numerous seizures and his vet, Ashley Langer DVM at VETERINARY HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES (VHA) 3025 Dundee Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33884 and her team have been doing an amazing job seeing to all of Buddy needs as his bloodwork was also showing very low levels in Buddy's bodily functions. He is now stable and they have his seizures under control as well dealing with his pneumonia. I am 70 years, retired and on a fixed income from my Social Security income. As I have some medical problems of my own it is impossible for me to work. Buddy and I have been together for the past 8 years after I rescued him and he is my life. It would mean the world to me.
Luna
Luna is a 1-year-old in Winter Haven, FL, who needs $800 for Abdominal ultrasound.
Winter Haven, FL
We purchased her from a pet store petworld in auburndale Florida, she is a mutt they said border collie mix but not sure but we didn’t care she won our hearts, she has been with us since she was 6 weeks old, we have had her since March 4th 2021, we do have a kitten which is her best friend. Me and my son thought of names together until we agreed on one She sleeps with me or my son in our beds, she is very playful loves toys she has to many! She loves everyone including animals she even smiles when she is super excited. She loves going to the walking trail with us but her condition whatever it is they are thinking IBD has gotten worse to much activity she will start vomiting and get bloated She howls doesn’t bark, if she’s hungry or just wants to play she circles me and paws at my feet while im walking and howls at me, than shows me what she wants. She smiles when I come home from work or my son comes home from school. She listens so well and knows sit,shake,high five,speak and lay down. With only so many characters long story short, she has been to 3 vets, she now goes to veterinary health care associates in winter haven Florida. She has never had hard stool, vomiting and diarrhea almost her whole life, has been in multiple medications and testing, she is now needing a abdominal ultrasound which is 700 alone after blood work and X-rays and different food This is my last resort, I am 5550 deep in debt and have nothing left to give, she is my sons best friend and my baby it will break our hearts to have to surrender her, I have done everything I possibly can to help her. I am a single mother and it’s not easy.
Brody
Brody is a 3-year-old English mastiff in Auburndale, FL, who needs $2,000 for Surgery.
Auburndale, FL
We got Brody 2 in a half years ago! My husband Bought him off of someone at a truck stop in Georgia! He was under weight when we got him he was 6 months already an all u seen was bones! So my husband the big heart he is bought him! He was over the road with my husband for 2 months an then he come home to my daughter an I! We fell in love with him an wouldn’t let my husband take him back with him! Brody sleeps in the house with us with my daughters! He doesn’t like to stay in long because he is big an likes room! He has a rope that he loves to tug us around with! He loves to play fetch with sticks! N he is so gentle with my little girl! He isn’t a big fan of car rides but he loves to ride on the golf cart with us! There isn’t much Brody our English mastiff is afraid of as far as storms an sounds he is afraid of hurting his little sister though my daughter! Brody is funny is he does something wrong an we get onto him he yells at us back! He loves to back talk I swear he is a child sometimes! It’s fun to argue with him! He never ends us in trouble because we end up laughing at him! Brody ended up getting sick the veterinarians said he ate something that got stuck in his stomach n most likely he will need surgery! That will cost us around 15,000 because he is so big! We can’t lose him as he is plays a big roll in our family! He isn’t a dog to us he is our son an my daughters brother! That she is so very proud to tell everyone that he is her big brother! I got into a car wreck the 12th of January shortly after that I lost my job! So we r just trying to make ends meet at this point! I wouldn’t ask for help but what else can I do? He is my son my baby!
Layla
Layla is a 9-year-old Pug/Jack Russell mix in Winterhaven , FL, who needs $1,500 for Diagnostics.
Winterhaven, FL
We rescued our baby girl from a neighbor who was bringing the litter she was in to the shelter. About 9 years ago in south Florida. She is everything to us. This last year my family and I lost everything due to COVID. We had to start all over again. We just had a baby 3 weeks ago and now Layla is sick and it is extremely painful. Layla is our everything and I feel like life is falling apart. My husband and I have two children. We just had our second son 3 weeks ago. Layla is our baby girl and is the absolute heartbeat of our family. Before she got sick she would always sleep rug. Under our new borns swing. She is everything to us and our 7 year old son and will also be to our new baby if she can get better. This most year my family and I lost everything. We had to restart our entire lives and pick up and move across the state. I lost my job and my husband lost his business due to COVID. We just moved to town and are trying to get back on our feel. Layla is everything to us 6 days ago I woke up in the morning to Layla shaking and acting different. She hasn’t eaten or been able to use the bathroom since Monday April 5 and her stomach is bloated. We have taken her to several different places and cannot afford the fees and cannot get approved for financing. The er says they think she may have a blockage but x-rays are $700 and that doesn’t include what surgery will be. Layla is my rock. She is my baby girl and it’s hard to put into words how incredibly amazing she is and how much I need her. She brings myself and my Dalit so much joy she is the most amazing baby girl. Her personality is unlike any other. She loves her babies. She loves to be held. She is such a gentle soul and I’m so blessed to have her in my life.
Valentino
Valentino is an 8-year-old Chihuahua/Terrier in Lakeland, FL, who needs $2,000 for treatment for pneumothorax and pleural effusion.
Lakeland, FL
Valentino was a puppy that I found along side of the road while I was delivering pizza. I decided to keep him and provide him a good home. I have had Valentino approximately 8 years. He lives at home with other furry friends that I rescue. I have rescued other animals as well and given them homes. Valentino is an adorable friendly dog, with dreamy eyes, who gets along well with all of my family and friends, as well as his furry brothers and sisters both cats and dogs, that I've rescued. He blends well and is an easy going boy. If there are angels on earth that can help him please consider helping Valentino. I'm retired senior citizen on a very limited fixed income. I've already spent all my savings on his initial vet bill. He needs to go back ASAP his breathing is more labored and the blood flow to his urinary tract looks like its slowed down. He is my child please help me. I just got out of the hospital I was taking him for a walk and stray dog attacked him, it was hard for me to get them apart, but I was able to. I rushed him to the emergency vet. He had a collapsed lung, and fluid and bleeding in the lung and around the heart. He is sill in critical condition. He needs to go back for emergency care: his breathing has gotten worse. Valentino is normally a playful soul, who loves people, he's a happy little chorkie. He makes me smile when he runs into my arms when I get home. He is so happy to see me that he jumps and runs right into my arms. We all love our pets, and know just how special each individual pet is. He is like my son!
Gizmo
Gizmo is a 10-year-old Mix in Lake Alfred, FL, who needs $1,990 for liver mass removal.
LAKE ALFRED, FL
Gizmo is a beautiful cat that I found on the street 9 years ago. He didn't have a good start of life, and he was begging for food every day at my apartment. Unfortunately my complex would not allow me to have pets, so I found a new complex that did. This was the start of our beautiful friendship. After having all his shots and being neutered, he finally came home! He has been so happy the last 9 years—until a few month ago where an overgrown mass was forming on his belly. I could see his quality of life change almost instantly. I went to the veterinarian and they checked him. They made an ultrasound and this is when I discovered the news—they told me that we needed to remove the mass from his liver. My heart sunk. If you can donate any amount, it will mean the world to me. I know during these times of COVID 19, ever penny matters. No amount is too small. My main goal is that I want Gizmo to have a great quality of life. Gizmo was fine until last year, where I saw an outgrow on his belly that was getting bigger and bigger. The vet told me that it will have to be removed. It currently on his liver, he is keeping asking for food but he is loosing weight due the mass. This a life threatening for him. He will probably not make it until the end of the year. This operation is beyond anything I can afford right now and why I am asking for any help, any amount. I want him to be happy again, and enjoy his life. He is losing weight very fast and the veterinarian told me that if the mass was getting bigger he could die within a few month.
Emma
Emma is a 1-year-old Mountain Cur mix in Sebring, FL, who needs $2,000 for ACL surgery.
Sebring, FL
Emma is our sweet little girl. We rescued her from a rescue facility in Sebring FL. She is so full of love and loves to play. She truly has mine and my wife’s heart. We live in a two bedroom home with a fairly decent size yard with lots of squirrels she loves to chase around and play with. She is always happy and makes everyone smile Emma is always happy. She loves her Mom and I and is always happy when we have company over. Greets you with a happy tail wag and lots of love. She loves to play with her four legged cousin who comes over for visits. She always loves visits from other friends and family members and she loves to go for car rides. Emma has torn her ACL and it’s an expensive surgery. We can afford the surgery if there was a payment plan but nobody will help with that. I tried for care credit and got denied. Just want her happy and healthy. She is our baby girl We rescued Emma and she had all her shots. No medical problems at all. Always been a healthy loving dog. Only issue we had was with dog food but with a quick veterinarian suggestion we got her on some better food and now she is doing great. No injury’s up until now. She has torn her ACL and needs surgery. Emma is very fascinated with Lizards. She loves to chase them around the yard and of course squirrels and butterflies lol. She is always in a great mood, so happy and playful, loves belly scratches. She makes the angriest person smile. She brings my wife and I so much joy and she gets lots of attention.
Bow bow Martinez
Bow Bow Martinez is a 12-year-old Shitzu in Davenport , FL, who needs $2,000 for jaw surgery.
Davenport, FL
Bow Bow has been in my life for 12 years. He has always been tiny. And looked like a little stuffed animal he was sooo tiny. He was a gift given to me and I instantly fell in Love with him. He is handicapped with one eye. He’s always been a loving dog from day one. Bow Bow Martinez my little man Bow Bow is a playful dog. He always plays with his Nico. They are always together playing catch. And running around playing with each other playing tag. As they get older their content hanging out together sharing their meals. Bow Bow loves taking rides in the car and feels the wind in his face and have fun. I am currently on disability and I don’t have the necessary funds for Bow Bow to have his surgery. Please help me so that Bow Bow can have his surgery and be well again please Bow Bow Martinez Thank You Bow bow was in a fight with another at which he got a jaw fracture in which he needs major surgery. It hurts me very much to see his jaw like that seeing my little man, my best friend go through that and not being able to eat due to the fracture. The Veterinary Hospital treating is Veterinary Healthcare Associates in Winter Haven Florida. Bow Bow is special to me because I consider him my LITTLE man. My companion, my friend my loving son. I Love him so much. My finicky water. He’s special because when dats that I’m feeling down and depress all he has to do is look at me and lay down next to me to brighten my day. He’s my Little man!!!!!!