Frankie’s Friends is a non-profit foundation dedicated to finding cures and saving pets with cancer and other life-threatening conditions.
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Frankie's Friends helps pets across the USA in need of lifesaving emergency and specialty veterinary care when their owners cannot afford the cost of treatment. We help save pets’ lives by providing grants to assist with the cost of life-saving or life-enhancing emergency or specialty care for pets whose families cannot afford the full cost of treatment.
"The funds provided for this surgery are literally saving her life and I couldn't be more grateful." Your support of Frankie's Friends helps save pets' lives. For the last 25 years, we've helped pets in need of lifesaving veterinary care their families could not afford. You can help save more pets like Bella by donating $25 to celebrate 25 years.
"I want to thank you very much for helping me get Ozzie medical care... I don't have any kids of my own so dogs are like kids to me. Thank you so much!" Are your pets like your kids? We wholeheartedly believe pets are part of the family! Donate $25 to help us celebrate 25 years of helping furbabies like Ozzie!
Pets face life-threatening emergencies every day, needing medical care their families cannot afford, like Lil Man. Frankie's Friends has been a lifeline for thousands of families over the last 25 years, providing the assistance necessary for their beloved pets to receive the care they need to save their lives. With your support, we can continue the journey, one paw a time.
Bubba is one of thousands of pets that received lifesaving veterinary care over the last 25 years, with the financial assistance from Frankie's Friends. Help us celebrate our 25th anniversary by donating $25 to help save more pets like Bubba! Together we can help bridge the gap between what's medically possible and financially feasible for even more pets in need. 25 years strong, for pets all along!
"Thanks so much to Frankie's Friends for the assistance you gave to help pay our emergency care bill." Sharing stories of pets we've helped over the last 25 years, celebrating 25 years of saving pets' lives. Please consider donating $25 to help honor this monumental anniversary and together we can save more pets like Tango!
Wear your heart on your sleeve and help pets in need! Frankie’s Friends is celebrating our 25th anniversary! 25 years strong, for animals all along! Show your support of our mission by buying a shirt and together we can bridge the gap between what’s medically possible and financially feasible for pets in need of lifesaving veterinary care. Continuing the journey, one paw at a time.
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"Big Ginger developed a life-threatening urinary obstruction that needed immediate surgeries that would not have been possible without you or your aid." Celebrating 25 years of helping pets like Ginger, with the help of donors like you! Will you help us continue the legacy by donating $25 for 25 years?
Frankie's Friends save pets’ lives by providing grants that partially cover the cost of life-saving or life-enhancing emergency or specialty care for pets whose families cannot afford the full cost of treatment.
"It's people like those of Frankie's Friends who selflessly donate funds to help other people and their pets that allow the flames of faith and hope and love and life to continue to be fanned. Spencer sends a big slobbery kiss of gratitude to each of you."
25 years strong, for animals all along! Show your support and give $25 for 25 years of saving pets' lives! Together we can continue the journey, one paw at a time!
https://www.frankiesfriends.org/give-25-dollars-for-25-years-campaign
"Knowing there might be help to extend Skky's quality of life was wonderful news. Thank you so much for giving my baby girl Skky a chance to fight. You guys at Frankie's Friends are definitely angels. Again I thank you and most of all Skky thanks you!"
25 years strong, for animals all along! Frankie's Friends is celebrating 25 years of helping pets in need! Show your support and give $25 for 25 years of saving pets' lives! Together we can continue the journey, one paw at a time!
https://www.frankiesfriends.org/give-25-dollars-for-25-years-campaign
"This has truly been a blessing and candlelight in our dark tunnel...." Dakota's family received financial assistance to pay for the lifesaving surgery she needed in 2015, with the support of generous donors and supporters like YOU! Frankie's Friends is celebrating 25 years of helping pets in need! 25 years strong, for animals all along! Show your support and give $25 for 25 years of saving pets' lives! Together we can continue the journey, one paw at a time!
https://www.frankiesfriends.org/give-25-dollars-for-25-years-campaign
"If it wasn't for you guys he would not be here today!" Rocky's family shared their words of gratitude after they received a grant to help save their beloved dog's life in 2013. Frankie's Friends is celebrating 25 years of helping pets in need, with the support of generous donors and supporters like YOU! Show your support and give $25 for 25 years of saving pets' lives! Together we can continue the journey, one paw at a time!
https://www.frankiesfriends.org/give-25-dollars-for-25-years-campaign
25 years strong, for animals all along! Frankie's Friends is celebrating 25 years of helping pets in need! Today we feature Cleo, a dog that received lifesaving surgery with the support of generous donors and supporters like YOU! Show your support and give $25 for 25 years of saving pets' lives! Together we can continue the journey, one paw at a time!
https://www.frankiesfriends.org/give-25-dollars-for-25-years-campaign
25 years strong, for animals all along! Frankie's Friends is celebrating 25 years of helping pets in need! Today we feature Hunter, a pet we helped receive lifesaving radiation treatments for cancer in 2012, with the support of generous donors and supporters like YOU! Show your support and give $25 for 25 years of saving pets' lives! Together we can continue the journey, one paw at a time!
https://www.frankiesfriends.org/give-25-dollars-for-25-year
Frankie's Friends is celebrating 25 years of helping pets in need! For the next 25 days, we'll feature a pet we've helped, with the support of generous donors and supporters like YOU! Show your support and give $25 for 25 years of saving pets' lives! Together we can continue the journey, one paw at a time!
Florida friends: checking in. How’s everyone doing? Staying safe in the storm?
Just a gentle reminder on the importance of being prepared for an emergency. As we watch the updates for Tropical Storm Debby, we are reminded of the devastation Hurricane Katrina wrought to communities in 2005, especially New Orleans.
Nearly 50 percent of those people who chose to stay put during Katrina did so because they did not want to leave their pets. Others, believing they would be back in a few days, left their animals locked inside their homes without enough food and water. Between 100,000 and 250,000 pets were stranded, and between 70,000 and 150,000 animals died.
If anything good could have come out of Hurricane Katrina it is that our pets are no longer excluded from storm evacuations. Representative Tom Lantos (D-CA) and Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK) introduced the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act in September 2005. With overwhelming support, it became law in October 2006 (PL 109-308).
The PETS Act amended the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require that state disaster preparedness and evacuation plans address the needs of people with pets and service animals. It also authorized the use of federal funds for pet-friendly emergency shelters when needed. States must adhere to these rules in order to receive funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Under these guidelines, more than 30 states enacted statutory instructions for the evacuation, rescue, and recovery of pets during a disaster. Although each state’s mandates are different, most address the following key issues: animal care and response teams, evacuation shelters, and identification of rescued animals.
Florida amended its disaster plan in 2006 to require that pets be included in evacuation strategies during an emergency. Pet-friendly shelters are established ahead of time.
Pinellas County Animal Services will house cats and dogs for individuals with Special Needs. If you are transported to a Special Needs Shelter, their officers will safely transport your pets to Animal Services in Largo. You will be reunited with your pet once it is safe to return home. Make sure you pack their food and medications.
Pet friendly shelters in Pinellas County: Gibbs High School St. Petersburg; Largo High School; Palm Harbor University High School.
How about other counties that will be affected by Tropcial Storm Debbie? Do you know what your local animal services and other municipal services are providing? What is the one tip you have to help other pet parents, especially those who are new to Florida?
Please post here for others, and feel free to share this post.
Credit Harry Bliss for the cartoon.
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Florida Disaster Animal Response and Transport
We love all dogs, but we certainly have a soft spot in our hearts for mutts! In honor of National Mutt Day, show us a photo of your beloved mutts in the comments, and tell us their names so we can love them, too!
Our hearts are breaking for everyone impacted by the wildfires in California. We raise our paws to the ones helping those in need, and recognize the first responders in the area dedicated to saving people and their pets.
"One man who was trying to flee the area was forced to leave behind his two dogs and their litter of puppies on Wednesday after his truck broke down. First responders ran 1.5 miles through the fire-ravaged area to rescue the pups. Trevor Skaggs, who is on a search and rescue team at the Butte County Sherriff's Office, found the Rottweilers on Saturday "alive, but tired and very thirsty" - although the adult male dog did not survive. Though the remote area was not immediately accessible as the fire rapidly spread, Mr. Skaggs was flown by helicopter to a nearby point on Saturday and then ran to the location, according to police. After finding the animals, he fed them water and bites from his protein bar, before leading them back to his helicopter. The dogs were later flown to Chico Airport and are now in the care of the North Valley Animal Disaster Group, a local animal rescue organisation."
If you have been impacted by the fires and need help providing veterinary care for your pets, please let us know. We want to help. Paws up to you, Trevor Skaggs. Thank you for saving the rottweiler mama and her babies! You are a true hero!
We believe all pets are winners, but if your pet could win a gold medal in the daily olympics, what would activity would it be for? Cuddles? Speed eating? Being the bestest good boy? Show us in the comments below!
And paws up to Beacon, the therapy dog! Read about how amazing he is and how he supported the Olympic gymnastic athletes here: https://people.com/meet-beacon-golden-retriever-therapy-dog-team-usa-olympics-gymnastics-trials-8672007
Frankie’s Friends helped Mamas receive lifesaving surgery for a front leg amputation due to bone degeneration osteolysis, treatment her family could not afford. They said, "I would like to whole heartedly thank you so much for the generous donation on saving my fur bestie... I don’t know what state of mind I would be in right now if it wasn’t for your generous donations - because of you I get to keep her. If it wasn’t for you I would’ve had to surrender her in order for her to get the help she needs even thought it would break my heart. I would have to do that so she could live a pain free life so once again so thank you."
Your donations to Frankie's Friends provide a critical lifeline for pets like Mamas. Please consider supporting our mission today so together we can help save more pets' lives.
🚑 Understanding When to Visit: Urgent Care vs. Emergency Vet 🏥
🐾 **Urgent Care** is ideal for non-life-threatening conditions that still require prompt attention:
🤢 Vomiting or diarrhea
👁️👂 Issues with ears, eyes, or skin
😷 Coughing and sneezing
🩹 Minor wounds or lacerations
🚽 Urinary troubles
🌼 Allergic reactions
🐕 Lameness or limping
🚨 **Emergency Vets** are your go-to for critical situations where every second counts:
🚗💥 Serious trauma, like being hit by a car
😓 Respiratory distress
😴 Collapse or unconsciousness
📉 Multiple or prolonged seizures
🩸 Excessive blood loss
⚕️ Post-operative concerns
🌙 Conditions requiring overnight care
For your pet's urgent care needs, Urgent Paws is here!
🕒 Hours: Mon-Fri: 3-11 PM | Sat: 1-9 PM
📞 Phone: (813) 252-1270
📍 Address: 1329 W Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
🌐 Website: urgentpawsvet.com
Many families love their pets, but can't afford the cost of veterinary care when emergencies arise. We believe they shouldn't have to put their pets down, or surrender them to shelters because of their limited financial means. That's where Frankie's Friends can help. Our mission is to help pet-owners when they need it the most. Rebel's family said, “I can’t thank you enough for your generosity. My dog is my everything I had him since he was a baby, he is my family. The last couple years have been extremely hard for me. Thank you so much for spreading kindness and love.” Together we can help bridge the gap between what's medically possible and financially feasible for pets in need.
Sampson needed emergency surgery to repair a broken leg, treatment his family couldn’t afford. Your donations allow us to help families like Sampson’s provide the care their pets desperately need. They said, “We are so grateful for your generosity offered to our family, in helping Sampson get back the freedom he once had. He is such a good boy and did not deserve what happened to him. From the bottom of our hearts we sincerely appreciate you!”
“First of all I would like to express my appreciation for the opportunity to apply for help from Frankie’s Friends National Fund.
The decision I made to reach out for help comes from the depths of my heart. My little Angel means everything to me and she is why I get up every morning. It is very important that Angel continues her precious little life in comfort with all the love I can give her.
I am most grateful to the many kindhearted Donors of Frankie’s Friends National Fund for taking the time to consider my situation in asking for assistance.
I wish there was a way to have you feel what is in my heart when I say to all the Donors, I can’t Thank You enough for your consideration and I will graciously keep you all in my thoughts and pay if forward when I am able.
If I am approved I would love to be able to share that result with Frankie’s Friends so the donors can see what help they have given.
Thank You again for your time and consideration.”
— Angel's Family
“I thank you from the bottom of my heart. This means so much to me and I want Hiro to be able to live his best life. Hiro has been with me since he was a kitten… I want him to be able to experience more things and with your help he will do just that.”
Hiro needed emergency surgery to save his life, treatment his family could not afford. With your help, Frankie’s Friends was able to provide the financial assistance necessary for Hiro to receive the care he deserved.
Last week our Executive Director had the honor of presenting to the kiddos at Lutz Preparatory School during summer camp on behalf of Frankie's Friends! We talked about pet safety, common emergencies, and what pets shouldn’t eat that can make them sick. We shared lots of stories of pets we’ve helped, like the boa that ate a beach towel and the boxer that ate 7 corncobs, needing emergency surgery to save their lives!
We talked about microchips, keeping pets from overheating, and how to safely approach dogs we don’t know, too. Her dog Tanner was on his best behavior and made his rounds around the room, sharing his story of needing to see a cardiologist regularly for the heart condition he was born with and educating the kids about the fact pets can see veterinary specialists, too.
Thank you vet tech, Nicole Rudd, for bringing a snake and a guinea pig for the kids to pet and helping with the presentation!
We shared the mission of Frankie’s Friends and how we help families who can’t afford the cost of emergency and specialty veterinary care so they can keep their pets when faced with life-threatening illnesses and injuries.
To wrap up a great visit, we all made pet first aid kits to take home and keep their pets safe in the event of an emergency, sponsored and provided by Frankie’s Friends. 🙂
Today is National Pet Fire Safety Day. Each year, approximately 40,000 pets lose their lives in house fires, and more than 500,000 pets are affected by house fires.
Check out our tips to ensure you have a plan in place to protect your whole family – furry members included – in case of a fire.
“It means the world to me and my family to save Chunky’s life. He is part of our family and we love him like a child/sibling… Thank you so much for even considering my family to help with this emergency situation.” — Chunky's Family
Chunky needed emergency surgery to save his life, treatment his family could not afford. With the help of donors like you, Frankie’s Friends provided his family with the financial assistance needed for Chunky to receive the surgery he deserved. Together we can help save more pets like Chunky.
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Another month, another recap of the amazing pets we were able to help because of animal lovers like you supporting Frankie's Friends! Your donations allow us to assist pets in need of lifesaving veterinary care when their families cannot afford the cost of the treatment. All of these pets received the financial assistance they needed from Frankie's Friends, because of donors like you. Together we can help bridge the gap between what's medically possible and financially feasible for pets in need!
Another month, another recap of the amazing pets we were able to help because of animal lovers like you supporting Frankie's Friends! Your donations allow us to assist pets in need of lifesaving veterinary care when their families cannot afford the cost of the treatment. All of these pets received the financial assistance they needed from Frankie's Friends, because of donors like you. Together we can help bridge the gap between what's medically possible and financially feasible for pets in need!
Frankie’s Friends is a nonprofit foundation that helps pets in need of lifesaving emergency and specialty veterinary care when their families cannot afford the cost of treatment. Here are the pets we were able to help in April, with the support of donors like you! Together we can keep pets from being euthanized due to their family’s inability to pay for veterinary care. Together we can bridge the gap between what’s medically possible and financially feasible for pets in need.
Frankie’s Friends is a nonprofit foundation that helps pets in need of lifesaving emergency and specialty veterinary care when their families cannot afford the cost of treatment. Here are the pets we were able to help in April, with the support of donors like you! Together we can keep pets from being euthanized due to their family’s inability to pay for veterinary care. Together we can bridge the gap between what’s medically possible and financially feasible for pets in need.
We believe pets are a beloved part of the family, it's a core part of our mission and the reason we're dedicated to ensuring they receive the best possible care regardless of their families financial limitations. Today, and every day, we celebrate the pets we love! Show us your fur babies in the comments below! #nationalpetday #petsarefamiliy
Have a heart, help pets in need! Thank you to everyone that has supported Frankie’s Friends by participating in Hearts for a Cause so far! Check out the wall of hearts on our website! Is your name on it yet? Honor your loved ones this month by making a donation in their name and we’ll add your gift to the paw wall and send you a virtual paw to share, too! Together we can help save pets’ lives! #heartsforacause #heartsforpets https://www.frankiesfriends.org/hearts-for-a-cause
Have a heart, help pets in need! Thank you to everyone that has supported Frankie’s Friends by participating in Hearts for a Cause so far! Check out the wall of hearts on our website! Is your name on it yet? Honor your loved ones this month by making a donation in their name and we’ll add your gift to the paw wall and send you a virtual paw to share, too! Together we can help save pets’ lives! #heartsforacause #heartsforpets https://www.frankiesfriends.org/hearts-for-a-cause
Have a heart, help pets in need! Thank you to everyone that has supported Frankie’s Friends by participating in Hearts for a Cause so far! Check out the wall of hearts on our website! Is your name on it yet? Honor your loved ones this month by making a donation in their name and we’ll add your gift to the paw wall and send you a virtual paw to share, too! Together we can help save pets’ lives! #heartsforacause #heartsforpets
To one of the biggest, most kind-hearted animal lovers we’re so proud to know, happiest of birthdays to you @davebautista! Thank you for your unwavering commitment as an Ambassador for @frankiesfriends and an incredible advocate for so many pets in need. We wish you the absolute best year yet! Give our love to your pups for us, and have a great day! #happybirthday #davebautista #birthdayboy #appreciationpost
We are grateful for your support of Frankie’s Friends. It’s because of YOU that we can help save the lives of pets in need of veterinary care their families cannot afford. As the new year begins, Frankie’s Friends’ unwavering commitment to helping pets treated anywhere in the country will remain unchanged and continue to be the motivation behind our ability to make a difference in the lives of the families we serve, with the support of donors like you. Our hope is that no pet is euthanized as a result of their family’s inability to afford the cost of veterinary care. Together we can help save more pets like Nellie, Delilah, and Cupid! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
To everyone that donated to Frankie’s Friends on #GivingTuesday, THANK YOU! Together we raised more than $109,000 for pets in need of lifesaving veterinary care! #forthepets
Make today the day you save a life. Pets are counting on you! All donations up to $45,000 will be MATCHED to help save pets’ lives! Donate to Frankie’s Friends today! #givingtuesday #frankiesfriends
To all of Frankie's friends: Thank you! It's because of amazing, generous, and passionate animal lovers like YOU that we're able to be a vital resource for families when their pets are faced with life-threatening emergencies they can't afford, when they need our help the most. We appreciate every single one of you that have donated money, shared our posts, helped spread our mission, and made a genuine difference in the lives of pets in need. Wishing all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
To all of Frankie's friends: Thank you! It's because of amazing, generous, and passionate animal lovers like YOU that we're able to be a vital resource for families when their pets are faced with life-threatening emergencies they can't afford, when they need our help the most. We appreciate every single one of you that have donated money, shared our posts, helped spread our mission, and made a genuine difference in the lives of pets in need. Wishing all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you doesn’t seem adequate enough to express our sincere gratitude to everyone that helped us exceed our goal of raising $250,000 to help save pets’ lives through Paws for a Cause. To all of our donors who made matching challenge grants and everyone that made a gift during the month of August so your contributions could be doubled, thank you. We are so incredibly grateful for the support of all of Frankie’s Friends. Thank you to our sponsors Lee & Eastes Tank Lines and DeBartolo Family Foundation. Thank you to the businesses that participated by asking for donations including Bear Cave Brewing, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Cardi Cuts, GentleCare Pet Hospital, Health Mutt, and the food trucks Feasts of Persia, Charm City Eats, Full Tilt Sandwiches, and 1up Burgers that gave a percentage of their sales, too! It’s because of you that pets like Cupid, Stella, Wookie, and Cali will be able to receive the emergency and specialty veterinary care needed when their families cannot afford the cost of treatment. Together we really are helping to save more pets’ lives. #frankiesfriends #pawsforacause
“I was in the process of packing to move out of state when Lola got into my medications. Poison control said to take her to the emergency vet immediately. BluePearl was the emergency vet. A few days after her treatment, we packed into the car and drove across country to train for my new job. I cannot begin to tell you how much Frankie’s Friends helped. We had no idea what Lola may or may not have ingested. One medication, in particular, a single pill would have been toxic and have caused liver failure. Had it not been for Frankie’s Friends, I would not have been able to get her the treatment. Had she not had the treatment, then it would have just been a matter of time before we knew what would happen and then it would be too late to do anything should she have had liver failure. April 25th was Lola’s 2nd birthday, and we are still here and happy and healthy to celebrate it. Without BluePearl Pet Hospital and Frankie's Friends, that could be a very different story. Thank you.” — Lola's Family
All donations made in August will be MATCHED, up to $125,000! #pawsforacause #helpsavepets #frankiesfriends
August 1st marks the start of Paws for a Cause for Frankie's Friends, a month long campaign where every dollar donated is MATCHED (up to $125,000) to help save pets' lives! Will you be a lifesaver for pets in need of emergency and specialty veterinary care this summer? Double your impact by making a gift today!
Thank you to the veterinarians who perform lifesaving work each and every day for all of our beloved pets. We can’t do what we do without you, YOU are the true heroes. #WorldVeterinaryDay Tag your favorite veterinarian and thank them for their commitment to your pets in the comments below!
Frankie's Friends is a charitable pet foundation dedicated to finding cures and saving pets with cancer and other life-threatening conditions. We help to save pets’ lives by providing financial assistance towards the cost of life-saving or life-enhancing emergency or specialty veterinary care for pets whose families cannot afford the full cost of treatment. Apply online at www.frankiesfriends.org. Need: Save pets’ lives! Help save the life of a pet whose family cannot afford the cost of medical care. Your gift to Frankie’s Friends assists families who demonstrate substantial financial need and whose pets, with treatment, have a good prognosis for return to a good quality of life. We promote: ● Better treatment of life-threatening diseases ● Better access to advanced veterinary care for pets ● Better support for the families who love them Solution: Frankie’s Friends We fund grants from our Hope funds for emergency and specialty care to treat pets with promising outcomes whose families cannot afford the full cost of care. Shared contributions are also made by the pets’ families and by the hospital and veterinarian treating the pet. We do not fund primary care or preventative care.
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