Helping Paws

05/28/2026

Luna is home!

This 8-year-old girl came to us in crisis; rushed in with pyometra, a severe and potentially fatal infection that required emergency surgery to survive. Her owner, a Marine Corps Veteran, couldn't afford the care she desperately needed. When he reached out, he didn't talk about himself. He talked about Luna. About how she's been by his side through everything.

Today, Luna is home recovering with the person who loves her most because donors like you made it possible.

Her surgery bill is $3,101.85. So far, our community has raised $665 toward that goal. We're not done yet and here's the good news: Dr. Craig Mohnacky is personally matching every dollar donated, up to $20,000. Your gift today goes twice as far!

At Helping Paws Foundation, we believe caring for a Veteran's pet is caring for the Veteran. Luna is more than a dog; she is comfort, stability, and family.

Help us close the gap for Luna and for every Veteran who needs us next.

05/23/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember. We honor the brave men and women who gave everything so that we could have everything. Their sacrifice is immeasurable, and their memory is eternal.

At Helping Paws Foundation, we carry that spirit of service into our work every single day. The Veterans and military families we serve have already given so much. We believe they should never have to choose between their own financial struggles and the health of the beloved pets who bring them comfort, companionship, and joy.

To every Gold Star family, to every Veteran, to every service member who never made it home, thank you. We will never forget.

05/21/2026

🐾 Meet Mochi 🐾

Mochi recently underwent life-saving surgery for a possible foreign body and peritonitis and is still fighting hard in the hospital. 💛

Thanks to Helping Paws Foundation, Mochi is receiving the critical care he needs. Every share, thought, and donation helps give this sweet boy a chance to heal.

05/08/2026

🐾Chaos is only 3.5 months old, but he’s already fighting a battle no puppy should have to face. What was thought to be a routine hernia repair turned out to be a severe abdominal wall defect requiring advanced surgery to save his life. For his owner — an Army veteran managing a 90% VA disability rating — the estimated $4,000-$6,000 procedure simply wasn’t possible alone. That’s where Helping Paws stepped in.

Because of donor support, Chaos now has access to the specialized care he needs and the chance to grow up healthy, loved, and safe with his family.

At Helping Paws Foundation and Mohnacky Animal Hospitals, we believe caring for a veteran’s pet is caring for the veteran. The bond between people and pets can be life-changing — especially for those who have served our country. 🇺🇸

✨Right now, Dr. Craig Mohnacky is personally matching every donation dollar-for-dollar up to $20,000.

Your gift today helps pets like Chaos get a second chance — and reminds local veterans that they are not alone. Visit the link in our bio to learn more!

https://givebutter.com/2026-matching-gift-g9gpib

05/01/2026

🐾Harley got a second chance because people showed up.

When Jay, a U.S. Navy veteran, learned his 13-year-old dog Harley needed urgent surgery, he was facing an impossible situation. The cost was out of reach, even after exhausting every option.

But our community stepped in. Through Helping Paws, Mohnacky Animal Hospitals, and the friends and family who rallied around their GoFundMe, Harley got the care he needed—and made it home.

Now, Jay has chosen to donate the $346 raised for Harley back to Helping Paws… to help another family. And with Dr. Mohnacky matching every dollar, that gift instantly doubled to $692.

That’s how impact grows.

✨Now it’s our turn. Dr. Mohnacky has pledged to match up to $20,000 in donations. ✨

Give today and be part of the next story! You can join our fundraiser by visiting this link: https://givebutter.com/2026-matching-gift-g9gpib

03/13/2026

Two months into 2026, and the numbers tell a powerful story. 💙

In January and February, the Mohnacky Animal Hospitals and Helping Paws Foundation family showed up in a big way for the pets — and the people — who needed us most.

🐾 69 no-cost exams for military pets
🐾 127 no-cost vaccinations for military pets
🐾 188 low-cost spays & neuters
🐾 51 low-cost wellness exams for families in need
🐾 Six no-cost surgeries for military pets, valued at $10,154

That's two months. That's real impact.

Together, locally owned Mohnacky Animal Hospitals and the Helping Paws Foundation exist for one reason: so that no service member, veteran, or low-income family ever has to surrender or lose a beloved pet simply because they can't afford care. Our hospitals provide the care. The Foundation funds the gap. And our community makes it all possible.

Responsible Pet Care, Made Affordable

Want to help us do more? Learn about the Helping Paws Foundation at HelpingPawsSanDiego.org 🐾

03/04/2026

🐾 Supporting Our Local Rescue Community

With support from The Helping Paws Foundation, the team at Mohnacky Animal Hospital of Escondido recently completed five spay and neuter procedures in a single afternoon for Soulmate Animal Rescue, helping the organization continue its lifesaving work.

Affordable access to these essential procedures allows rescue partners to focus their resources where they matter most — caring for animals and finding them loving homes.

Programs like this are made possible through the Helping Paws Foundation’s mission to expand access to veterinary care for service-connected pet owners, low-income families and the rescue community.

The effort also earned the Mohnacky team a five-star Yelp review from the grateful rescue partner, recognizing the compassion, professionalism, and commitment shown to both animals and the people who care for them.

Together with Mohnacky Animal Hospitals, we’re proud to help with...

🐾 Responsible Pet Care, Made Affordable 🐾

02/26/2026

🐾💙 Because of supporters like you, Zeus got the care he needed.
Zeus’ family recently shared this heartfelt message after receiving financial assistance from Helping Paws Foundation:
“We had an outstanding experience with Dr. Souther and the entire team. From the very beginning, she was compassionate, thorough, and incredibly knowledgeable. Sabrina, Dr. Souther’s nurse, was also amazing — attentive, kind, and always willing to answer questions. The entire staff, including Christina, went above and beyond to support us during a stressful time. We are also deeply grateful to Helping Paws Foundation for providing financial assistance, which made Zeus’ treatment possible. That support meant more to us than words can express. Thank you all for treating Zeus like family.”
Helping Paws Foundation provides financial assistance for military families and others facing hardship so pets can receive critical veterinary care.
With the help of our donors and the compassionate team at Mohnacky Animal Hospital, Zeus received the expert care every pet deserves.
Stories like Zeus’ are exactly why Helping Paws exists: to remove financial barriers so pets and the people who love them never have to face impossible choices.
💙 Want to help more pets like Zeus?
https://helpingpawssandiego.org/

02/17/2026

Because of Helping Paws Foundation support, Bosky got the second chance he deserved. 🐾 Stories like his are only possible because of compassionate supporters like you. ❤️ Want to help more pets like Bosky? Visit our website to donate and make a difference today. LINK IN COMMENTS

🇺🇸 Honoring Service. Restoring Bosky’s Stride. 🐾

When Bosky was diagnosed with a ruptured cruciate ligament (similar to a torn ACL in humans), his dad — a U.S. Army combat veteran who served from 2000-2005 — was facing a surgery estimate of several thousand dollars.

He turned to The Helping Paws Foundation for help.

With the Foundation's support, Bosky received his TTA (tibial tuberosity advancement) surgery at Mohnacky Animal Hospital of Carlsbad, performed by Dr. Zoran Djordjevich — at no cost to his family.

Bosky’s dad's message to our team meant the world:

“I am so incredibly grateful to you and your entire team…your clinic gets an A+ in every way… I won’t hesitate to recommend your clinic to every person I interact with that has a furry animal. With much appreciation and gratitude.”

Stories like Bosky’s are exactly why the Helping Paws Foundation exists — to make sure the people who have served our country don’t have to face impossible choices when their pets need care.

We are deeply grateful for his service, and honored to help Bosky get back on his feet. ❤️🐾
Because no hero should have to choose between finances and their best friend.

04/22/2025

Back for Round Three! FREE Vaccine Clinic – May 3rd from 10am-12pm
Our Helping Paws® events have been a huge hit, and we’re excited to welcome military families once again for another FREE vaccine clinic at Mohnacky Animal Hospitals!

This initiative ensures that those who serve get the care their pets deserve—at no cost.

📍 Valid military ID required
📍 Walk-ins welcome while supplies last
Let’s keep the momentum going—share this with a military family today!

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