From our grantees at @guardian_angels_msdogs
“Hi! My name is Sidney!”
I’m a beautiful Golden Retriever/Pit Bull mix, and my story with Guardian Angels started when I was just 8 weeks old. Guardian Angels rescued me and brought me to their campus, where I was raised, loved, and trained.
I’ve had quite the adventure since those puppy days! I grew up, learned my manners, developed my skills, and experienced all kinds of things that helped prepare me for my future career. I even took a very special trip to Pennsylvania, where I spent time in a prison training program and received even more individualized training. Talk about a well-traveled pup!
I worked hard, and eventually the humans at Guardian Angels decided it was time to find the person who was meant just for me. And boy, did they find him!
Today, I live in Ohio with my person, a military veteran who experienced a severe TBI and lives with PTSD. He has a wonderful wife and children who have become an important part of my family, too—but let`s be honest… I’m his girl!
My job now is so much more than being a good dog. I am there to provide comfort, companionship, and support. I help alert him to changes and behaviors that may come on unexpectedly, giving him the opportunity to feel safe, secure, and grounded.
And perhaps the most amazing part of my story?
Because I am by his side, he is able to experience more of the world.
Things that once felt overwhelming or frightening have become possible again. I get to be there beside him as he explores, experiences new things, and continues moving forward.
I started my journey as an eight-week-old puppy at Guardian Angels.
Today, I get to spend my life being my person`s right-hand girl, trusted partner, and best friend.
And I plan on keeping that job forever.
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From our grantees at @thepetfund
Lucy had diabetes and many complications from diabetes. Last month Lucy unfortunately passed, but your kind gift helped her owner with the financial burden of her treatment.
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From our grantees at @friendsofmaccnashville
Luke came to our shelter as a puppy in 2024. Two years later, due to unexpected circumstances, he was returned to us. In April, we noticed he was having trouble walking and suspected a cruciate tear. We tried crate rest, but his lameness didn’t improve, so we moved forward with TPLO surgery to help him live a more comfortable, happy life.
His foster cared for him lovingly throughout his rest and recovery, and after seeing him through surgery and healing, she decided to adopt him! Now Luke is settling into his forever home with someone who already knows him so well.
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Our friend and supporter, artist Brian Day, has once again created beautiful portraits of Doris for each month of the year, in both Wall and Desktop calendar versions. The stunning images on quality paper make great gifts and lovely keepsakes even after the year is over, so get a calendar for yourself and more for your friends before they`re gone! Brian is donating all proceeds to DDAF for the precious animals, and we are grateful for his generosity and dedication to bring the calendars to you again this year. They are available to ship now to various parts of the globe, directly from https://www.daybydaydreamer.co.uk/store2
Please note that the 2027 calendars are NOT available through DDAF`s store and can only be ordered directly from Brian.
From our grantees at @kibblecupboard
This is what a distribution day looks like at Kibble Cupboard, and what DDAF`s support makes possible for our families every month. Our shelves are stocked, bags are packed, and we’re ready to send food home with the 40+ families who count on us. Their ongoing support over the years has helped us keep our doors open and continue providing this much-needed food assistance to our local community.
Every distribution day, we hear from families about how much of a burden is lifted knowing they don’t have to worry about where their pets’ next meal is coming from. For many, that means one less expense to worry about and one more reason they can keep their beloved pets at home.
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From our grantees at @rockymountainfelinerescue
At Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue (RMFR), we are incredibly fortunate to have a top-notch medical team caring for our cats. Our shelter manager Kirsten Severson, who is an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician, leads our medical team with kindness and skill. And since Dr. Alex Klimovitz joined our team in 2025, we’ve dramatically expanded our ability to provide both routine and complex veterinary care—including dentals and enucleations—right here at RMFR.
Whether it’s administering vaccinations, running diagnostic tests, or performing a life-changing surgery, RMFR’s medical team makes sure each cat who finds themselves in our care is happy, healthy, and adoption ready. Our grant from the Doris Day Animal Foundation helps make this all possible!
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From our grantees at @catsofmoco
Harper is a three-year-old calico who was discovered visiting a neighborhood backyard. While she had already been spayed, she had no microchip and no one came forward to claim her. Her timid nature made the county shelter a stressful place, so Harper came to AWLMC for a quieter environment. With the dedicated effort of AWLMC volunteers (and lots of Churu!), Harper has blossomed into a confident and affectionate cat, and is sure to charm someone into adopting her soon.
Ash and Brutus are a pair of five-year-old brown tabby brothers who were surrendered to AWLMC when their owner had to move overseas. While they were initially nervous in our shelter, both have settled in and started demanding volunteer attention. Ash and Brutus have been together for all of their lives, and AWLMC will make sure to find an adopter with room for both of them.
Funding from DDAF is helping AWLMC keep up on routine medical care for Ash, Brutus, Harper, and all of the other cats in our shelter – so they can stay healthy and find homes soon!
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From our grantees at @nehumanesociety
Nebraska Humane Society (NHS) Animal Control Officers came to the aid of a 1-year-old Malinois who had been hit by a car. This happened at night when the shelter was closed, so a private veterinary clinic provided emergency care and kept her stable. The next morning at NHS Mia received surgery to repair her torn bladder. After resolving this life-threatening condition, NHS veterinarians noted her pain on trying to stand and radiographs confirmed a pelvic fracture. Now Mia is resting in a foster parent’s home while her fracture heals.
The Doris Day & Terry Melcher Foundation’s grant paid for Mia’s surgery and medical treatments to-date ($3,080). Mia will soon be ready for adoption and a fresh start. Thank you so much for your lifesaving grant – we are all so grateful!
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From our grantees at @thepetfund
Ziggy has heart disease and requires ongoing testing to ensure that his medication levels are correct. Ziggy received funding from other donors as well.
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From our grantees at @alleycatrescue
These photos are from two of the colonies we manage. The cats recognize the people who feed them and come out eagerly, though any other time, they try to stay hidden.
They are all well-fed and have good body conditions, as you can see.
In the second photo, you can see a couple of DIY shelters we put out for them. In the third, you see feeding stations we’ve built to keep the food in the shade and off the ground. The shelters and feeding stations are quite subtle and could be made even less noticeable if painted to match the surroundings.
We (and everyone who does a lot of TNR) come up against building managers and neighbors who say they won’t allow these types of structures for outdoor cats to ruin their properties, but they can’t visualize just how inconspicuous these are. In fact, we could probably put some under bushes on large properties and the managers / neighbors wouldn’t even notice.
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