05/25/2026
“Two years ago on Memorial Day, Dr. Patino rescued and adopted Memo — a little dog whose world had barely existed outside four walls. Like many ‘COVID dogs,’ Memo spent his first 3 years indoors, making nearly every sound, face, and experience feel brand new and overwhelming.
At first, trust was hard. New people were scary. Even moments like this photo would have been impossible during his first year with us. But little by little, with patience, love, and consistency, Memo found his confidence.
Today, our team is more than staff to him — we’re family. And while every day still brings new challenges, Memo continues to show us what resilience, healing, and unconditional love look like.
His name was chosen in honor of Memorial Day, making today not only a time to remember and honor those who served, but also a special reminder of second chances, compassion, and the power of giving a scared soul a home. ❤️🇺🇸
Happy Memorial Day from Memo, Dr. Patino, and the S**O Vet family.”