Homer’s Journey: The First Recipient of the King’s Health and Hope Grant

At K&L Animal Rescue, our mission has always been simple: to step in when families and their beloved pets need it most. This past April, we had the privilege of awarding our very first King’s Health and Hope Grant to a sweet French Bulldog named Homer.

Homer’s story touched our hearts from the start. His family had just welcomed a new baby into the world when tragedy struck — Homer began experiencing severe lameness in his hind legs. For any pet parent, it’s heartbreaking to see your companion struggle to walk, let alone to balance the demands of a newborn and the unexpected costs of veterinary care.

That’s when Dr. Samantha Rose of Serenity Holistic Vet in Murrieta reached out to us. Dr. Rose believed Homer could benefit from integrative treatments like acupuncture and laser therapy, which have been shown to support pain relief, reduce inflammation, and promote healing in cases of lameness. But with Homer’s family facing financial hardship, the cost of care was a real barrier.

Thanks to the King’s Health and Hope Grant — and Dr. Rose’s incredible generosity — Homer received every treatment he needed. The total cost of care came to nearly $600, but because Dr. Rose graciously donated a portion of her services, K&L was able to cover the remaining $279. Together, we made sure finances weren’t what stood in the way of Homer’s healing.

Today, Homer is back on his paws, full of life and able to enjoy time with his new baby sibling — a reminder that when communities come together, families (both human and animal) thrive.

Why Your Support Matters

Homer in his cool shades

Homer’s story is just the beginning. The King’s Health and Hope Grant was created to give families hope when the unexpected happens. Every donation allows us to provide critical medical support to pets in need — and to ensure no family has to make the heartbreaking choice between financial stability and their animal’s well-being.

If you’d like to be part of more stories like Homer’s, we invite you to make a gift today. Together, we can continue to change lives — one paw at a time.

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