This Christmas, give the gift of veterinary care.
Joy was rushed into urgent surgery for a procedure that would save her life. She gets to experience her first Christmas because of kind-hearted animal-lovers like you. Your gift can help animals like Joy receive the life-saving veterinary treatment they need.
Joy arrived just in time for major surgery that would save her life.
Little Joy was found wandering on her own in Adelaide's northern suburbs.
It was clear she was severely malnourished, underweight, and dehydrated, but little did we know what else she was truly facing.
Soon after arriving, Joy was rushed into urgent surgery and was found to have a very large intussusception – a condition where the intestine folds over and telescopes in on itself.
The vets at AWL knew that to save Joy’s life, she desperately needed to have the damaged part of her intestine removed and the healthy ends stitched back together.
The high-stakes surgery that Joy needed in order to survive can be incredibly challenging to perform, requiring immense precision from Dr Michelle Woolfall.
But if left untreated, the outcome was almost certainly going to be fatal for little Joy, who still had her whole life ahead of her.
After four hours of delicate surgery and dedicated teamwork, Joy woke in the recovery ward.
Despite the hand she was dealt, because of your support, she received the veterinary treatment that saved her life.
It takes time, patience, and a team of caring people to save a puppy who had the odds against her.
Seeing her receive the love and attention she deserves, and knowing she's in good health, is one of the greatest feelings.
Your support helps animals like Joy receive the veterinary treatment that could save their life.
This Christmas, please make a kind gift to animals in need and give them access to life-saving veterinary care.
$27
Could help provide essential medication and pain relief for an animal recovering from surgery.
$56
Could help provide post-op supplies like IV catheters and feeding tubes.
$84
Could go towards life-saving surgery and care for animals in need.Because of kind-hearted animal lovers like you, thousands of animals this year received the veterinary care they need to start a new life.
2,784 Desexing surgeries performed, preventing thousands of lives lived on the streets
3,230 happy, healthy pets found their forever families
“Joy was one of those patients who seemed to know we were trying to help her the best we could. Having her melt into my arms for a cuddle made all the worries, the hard work, and the long hours worth it.”
Jess, Vet Nurse at Animal Welfare League SA.
