Paws to Recycle provides surgery for severely injured animals, paid for
by donated aluminum cans. All proceeds from
the recycling of donated cans go directly towards Paws to Recycle to
help animals like "Sophie" or click here to
donate directly.
Sophie was
rescued by The SPCA's Humane Investigations
Department from a home in Salinas. Sophie had extensive pelvic
fractures that involved both hip sockets, preventing her from standing.
This very sweet young dog, only seven month old, underwent a
complex surgical procedure called femoral head ostectomy on Wednesday to
allow her to walk again. Despite her severe injuries, Sophie continued
to wag her tail, give kisses, and steal the heart of everyone she meets.
Officer Rosanna
Leighton learned about Sophie from a concerned citizen who reported
seeing a dog that seemed unable to walk. Upon investigation, Officer
Leighton discovered that the dog had been hit by a car over a week
earlier but that the owner did not seek veterinary treatment. Vet
Treatment is required for all injured animals under California State
Penal Code 597.1.
Sophie's emergency vet care, surgery, and aftercare were all covered
by donations to The SPCA’s Paws to Recycle fund. To help more animals
in need, The SPCA is asking you or your school, office, club, or
restaurant to turn aluminum into gold today by donating your recyclable
aluminum beverage cans.
Bags of aluminum
cans may be dropped off at The SPCA shelter lobby between 8:00 and 5:00
daily. You can also donate online or
call The SPCA with a donation earmarked for Paws to Recycle. For
more information, please contact The SPCA at 373-2631 or 422-4721 or email us.
Help the environment....and the animals. Paws to Recycle.
Sophie's emergency vet care, surgery, and aftercare were all covered
by donations to The SPCA’s Paws to Recycle fund. To help more animals
in need, The SPCA is asking you or your school, office, club, or
restaurant to turn aluminum into gold today by donating your recyclable
aluminum beverage cans. 
