Sooey is one lucky dog. She came to Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) malnourished and in need of surgery for her cleft palate—a case so severe that both her hard and soft palates needed repair. Her condition put her at risk for aspiration pneumonia and made it difficult for her to eat or drink.

With the care of a loving foster mom (turned forever mom!) and incredible support from our donors, Sooey had her surgery, gained a healthy weight, and lives a very happy life with her forever mom!

Sooey has gone through her first cleft palate surgery with little to no complications. Sooey was only allowed to eat wet food and no treats for six weeks—that was hard for her family to do. She can now eat food and drink water like a normal young puppy! And the best news is that it’s possible Sooey won’t need a second palate surgery.

Sooey’s mom says that “she is a happy pup who has gone on some very fun adventures like camping in Patagonia, doggy play groups, and a weeklong camping trip to the dunes in California where she got to ride in a RZR!”

Friends of PACC is dedicated to helping pets like Sooey get the special care they need. Many hundreds of dogs, cats, and other companion animals with urgent and unique medical needs arrive at PACC every year.

Your support helps shelter staff get the lifesaving services, equipment, and supplies they need to save more lives at our community’s only shelter that never turns away a pet in need.

You can make a difference—you can save a life—when you support Friends of PACC.