Helping Paws

Happy National Best Friends Day!

They don't care about your rank, your bank account, or your bad days. They just care about you.

There's no friendship quite like the one between a person and their pet. No judgment. No conditions. Just unwavering loyalty and a wagging tail or a slow, dignified blink, and a love that asks for nothing in return.

At Helping Paws Foundation, protecting that bond is everything we do. For Veterans, active duty military, and families facing financial hardship — we make sure that cost is never the reason a best friendship ends too soon.

Today, give your best friend an extra squeeze. They've earned it — and so have you.

Know someone who might have the means to help? Please forward this post. Dr. Mohnacky's $20,000 Matching Gift Campaign is still going on and their gift will effectively be DOUBLED! Thank you so much.

www.helpingpawssandiego.org

Attention: Today is your PERMISSION SLIP.

June 4th is National Hug Your Cat Day, the one day a year your cat officially has to tolerate your love. (Results may vary. We are not responsible for any side-eye, slow blinks, or dramatic escapes.)

At Helping Paws Foundation, we know that the bond between you and your pet is no joke; it's healing, it's real, and it's worth protecting. We work every day to make sure Veterans, active duty military, and low-income families never have to lose that bond due to the cost of veterinary care.

So go ahead. Give that kitty a squeeze. You've both earned it. Know a military family or Veteran whose cat needs care? We're here. www.helpingpawssandiego.org

🐾 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.

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 🐾

🐾💙 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/