2020 Annual Report
The year of 2020 was a year in which Liam's Fund was able to sustain the lives - and quality of life! - of three diabetic dogs with all of the care and medications they needed, supported by the care and shelter of loving dog parents. Phinney's made sure we found the largest possible discounts and still provided the most appropriate medications, treatments and tests the dogs required to keep their well-being stable.
We had to say goodbye to two of of them throughout 2020, which was very sad but inevitable, because it was their time. There was nothing else we could have done to save them. The good news is that Liam's Fund greatly extended their lives, and also the lives of so many other pets, and offered them a chance to live well in the homes they loved and felt safe.
Their owners, all so dedicated to their dogs, enjoyed every moment of these extra months and years, and thanked Phinney's and Liam's Fund every step of the way, through every emergency and every request.
Below is a summary of all the pets Liam's Fund has helped and has been helping.
We had to say goodbye to two of of them throughout 2020, which was very sad but inevitable, because it was their time. There was nothing else we could have done to save them. The good news is that Liam's Fund greatly extended their lives, and also the lives of so many other pets, and offered them a chance to live well in the homes they loved and felt safe.
Their owners, all so dedicated to their dogs, enjoyed every moment of these extra months and years, and thanked Phinney's and Liam's Fund every step of the way, through every emergency and every request.
Below is a summary of all the pets Liam's Fund has helped and has been helping.
Demetrius Rottweiler mix Owner Teri With Liam's Fund since 7/2016 Passed away in 12/2016 Lived well because of Liam's Fund for 5 more months! |
Emperor Ojii Japanese Chin Owner David With Liam's Fund since 9/2017 Passed away in 12/2018 Lived well because of Liam's Fund for 1 more year! |
Jackson Boston Terrier Owner Stephen With Liam's Fund since 5/2019 Passed away in 4/2020 Lived well because of Liam's Fund for 1 more year! |
Lilly Maltese Owner Grace With Liam's Fund since 5/2017 Passed away in 7/2017 Lived well because of Liam's Fund for 3 more months! |
Haze Pitbull Owner Jean Marie With Liam's Fund since 1/2018 Passed away in 3/2019 Lived well because of Liam's Fund for 1 more year! |
Baby Pitbull Owner Geraldine With Liam's Fund since 11/2017 Passed away in 8/2020 Lived well because of Liam's Fund for 3 more years! |
Rocky
Mini Pincher, Owner Linda
With Liam's Fund since 6/2016
Unstable health but alive with very good quality of life
thanks to Liam's Fund, which has already extended his life for 5 years!
Mini Pincher, Owner Linda
With Liam's Fund since 6/2016
Unstable health but alive with very good quality of life
thanks to Liam's Fund, which has already extended his life for 5 years!
(Emperor Ojii photos)
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2020 Income & Expenses
Phinney's spent $9,199 on Liam's Fund clients in 2020. Geraldine's dog, Baby, required $1,140.72 of financial help. Stephen's dog, Jackson, needed $3,107.86. Linda's dog, Rocky, required $4,951. (And so far in 2021, he has required additional $4,102.) |
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All-Time Numbers
Since the inception of Liam's Fund, in 2016, we received $40,000 in donations, while Liam's Fund dogs required $50,243.38.
Phinney's has covered $10,243.38 of Liam's Fund expenses with general budget money.
Since the inception of Liam's Fund, in 2016, we received $40,000 in donations, while Liam's Fund dogs required $50,243.38.
Phinney's has covered $10,243.38 of Liam's Fund expenses with general budget money.
2020 DOGS
BABY
Baby was a very sweet pitbull who had severe arthritis and was prone to urinary tract infections (UTIs) due to diabetes. The infections could get worse and travel to the kidneys, so it was really great that Liam's Fund could help provide the testing she needed to keep the diabetes at bay. We supported Baby with insulin, syringes and needles, dog food and pain meds.
Baby's mom, Geraldine, told Phinney's that Baby had been a wonderful member of the family for years. "She loved baby immensely," says Jean, our Senior Client Coordinator who took care of them, and who considered the pair one of her "favorite clients." Geraldine's husband and her son have major health issues, and she herself is also struggling with her health at 88 years old, which requires several hospitalizations. "She's a very kind person and a pleasant client in coordinating help with the care of Baby," said Jean. "She's very appreciative of all Phinney's did for Baby."
JACKSON
Jackson the Boston Terrier was 13 years old and blind when he became a Liam's Fund dog. He was dehydrated, had a heart murmur, dry eyes and had very high blood pressure. Diabetic ketoacidosis can be life-threatening, so we can certainly say that Liam's Fund extended Jackson's life and quality of life by providing his treatments and supplies. On top of covering veterinary expenses, Phinney's bought him prescription food, insulin and syringes for daily insulin injections.
Jackson used to have recurring episodes of balance loss because of ear infections, stemming from diabetes. When he had infections, he couldn't walk or stand up. But with treatments and monitoring, he bounced right back and was very happy. "He enjoyed especially his walks and comforts of home," his dad, Stephen, told us.
Jackson also required a dental procedure to prevent infection from aggravating his chronic disease, and needed his potassium stabilized to reverse muscle weakness. "His diabetes was fairly well managed with regular blood glucose checks," said Client Coordinator Jean. Phinney's helped Jackson with sick vet visits, hospitalization, medications and prescription food.
Stephen cared for his buddy Jackson a great deal, even though it was a rocky road. He was so appreciative of Phinney's and Liam's Fund help. He was aware that his vet care was costly, and often expressed how much it meant to him for Phinney's to support them during this illness. "When Jackson was doing well, he was an active, fun loving dog," his dad told us.
ROCKY
Rocky is now our only remaining Liam's Fund dog. The Fund has saved his life more than once, and kept him safe and healthy with his loving mom, Linda, who always expresses how grateful she is for Phinney's help.
Rocky had another emergency a month ago. He was treated for pancreatitis and recovered. But he was having tremors that may turn to seizures, was not eating, and his blood sugar was very high. Linda rushed him to the vet as Phinney's covered the expenses. Rocky was given fluids at the regular vet, but the vet determined that Rocky needed to be monitored for at least 24 hrs at an Emergency vet hospital. After the vet got the latest blood work results, he recommended that Rocky stay overnight for more treatment to regulate his blood sugar and make him eat.
The vet saw that, on top of Rocky's unstable glucose levels, he also had developed a problem in his kidneys (very common in diabetic dogs, according to the vet), which can lead to kidney failure. It is impossible for the vet to know how fast the problem will progress, and it can be a slow progress. So we are keeping our fingers crossed and helping Linda monitor Rocky closely, covering for tests and medication. So far, the combined efforts of Linda and Phinney's have done Rocky a ton of good.
Baby was a very sweet pitbull who had severe arthritis and was prone to urinary tract infections (UTIs) due to diabetes. The infections could get worse and travel to the kidneys, so it was really great that Liam's Fund could help provide the testing she needed to keep the diabetes at bay. We supported Baby with insulin, syringes and needles, dog food and pain meds.
Baby's mom, Geraldine, told Phinney's that Baby had been a wonderful member of the family for years. "She loved baby immensely," says Jean, our Senior Client Coordinator who took care of them, and who considered the pair one of her "favorite clients." Geraldine's husband and her son have major health issues, and she herself is also struggling with her health at 88 years old, which requires several hospitalizations. "She's a very kind person and a pleasant client in coordinating help with the care of Baby," said Jean. "She's very appreciative of all Phinney's did for Baby."
JACKSON
Jackson the Boston Terrier was 13 years old and blind when he became a Liam's Fund dog. He was dehydrated, had a heart murmur, dry eyes and had very high blood pressure. Diabetic ketoacidosis can be life-threatening, so we can certainly say that Liam's Fund extended Jackson's life and quality of life by providing his treatments and supplies. On top of covering veterinary expenses, Phinney's bought him prescription food, insulin and syringes for daily insulin injections.
Jackson used to have recurring episodes of balance loss because of ear infections, stemming from diabetes. When he had infections, he couldn't walk or stand up. But with treatments and monitoring, he bounced right back and was very happy. "He enjoyed especially his walks and comforts of home," his dad, Stephen, told us.
Jackson also required a dental procedure to prevent infection from aggravating his chronic disease, and needed his potassium stabilized to reverse muscle weakness. "His diabetes was fairly well managed with regular blood glucose checks," said Client Coordinator Jean. Phinney's helped Jackson with sick vet visits, hospitalization, medications and prescription food.
Stephen cared for his buddy Jackson a great deal, even though it was a rocky road. He was so appreciative of Phinney's and Liam's Fund help. He was aware that his vet care was costly, and often expressed how much it meant to him for Phinney's to support them during this illness. "When Jackson was doing well, he was an active, fun loving dog," his dad told us.
ROCKY
Rocky is now our only remaining Liam's Fund dog. The Fund has saved his life more than once, and kept him safe and healthy with his loving mom, Linda, who always expresses how grateful she is for Phinney's help.
Rocky had another emergency a month ago. He was treated for pancreatitis and recovered. But he was having tremors that may turn to seizures, was not eating, and his blood sugar was very high. Linda rushed him to the vet as Phinney's covered the expenses. Rocky was given fluids at the regular vet, but the vet determined that Rocky needed to be monitored for at least 24 hrs at an Emergency vet hospital. After the vet got the latest blood work results, he recommended that Rocky stay overnight for more treatment to regulate his blood sugar and make him eat.
The vet saw that, on top of Rocky's unstable glucose levels, he also had developed a problem in his kidneys (very common in diabetic dogs, according to the vet), which can lead to kidney failure. It is impossible for the vet to know how fast the problem will progress, and it can be a slow progress. So we are keeping our fingers crossed and helping Linda monitor Rocky closely, covering for tests and medication. So far, the combined efforts of Linda and Phinney's have done Rocky a ton of good.
