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Sage Compassion for Animals is a non-profit dedicated to providing financial assistance and resources to keep pets with their families during times of need.

We believe every animal deserves care, love, and a chance to stay in their forever home.

10/31/2026

🎃🐾 Happy Halloween from Sage Compassion for Animals!🐾👻

Our favorite trick? Getting to see all these adorable costumes! From spooky to silly, our furry friends are stealing the show this Halloween.

Wishing you and your pets a fun, safe, and happy Halloween filled with treats, tail wags, and plenty of cuddles!

A few Halloween reminders: Keep candy and chocolate out of paws' reach, make sure pets have a safe and quiet place away from the Halloween hustle, and keep those costumes comfortable.

Have a spook-tacular Halloween!

10/28/2026

🐾 Truman’s Birthday Wish Came True

Truman was supposed to be a foster kitten. But when his mom met him at the Humane Society of the North Bay, he quickly found his forever family, complete with two rabbit siblings.

Earlier this year, Truman began moving differently, and his family learned he had fractures in both hips. He needed surgery on both sides, but for his mom, a veterinary technician student working part-time, the cost felt overwhelming.

Then came a little hope. Through a veterinary referral, Truman’s family connected with Maverick Veterinary Surgery Service and Sage Compassion for Animals.

The timing was especially meaningful. The same week Truman’s family learned he needed surgery, his mom celebrated her birthday. When she blew out her candles, she made one wish: that Truman could get the care he needed.

Thanks to Sage Compassion for Animals support, that wish came true. Truman received his surgeries, and with plenty of love, patience, treats, and a few creative recovery strategies, he began feeling like himself again.

Every pet deserves the chance to heal surrounded by the people who love them.

Read Truman’s full story at sagec4a.org and discover what community compassion can make possible.

10/26/2026

Please join us in welcoming Michelle Mascher, CFRE, to Sage Compassion for Animals! 🐾

Michelle joins us as our first Development Director, bringing more than a decade of nonprofit fundraising experience and a deep appreciation for the bond between people and their companion animals.

Growing up with animals as part of her family, Michelle understands how much our pets mean to us. She’s passionate about building meaningful relationships, bringing people together around causes they care about, and growing community support to make a difference.

Michelle looks forward to connecting with our supporters and helping more people see the impact their generosity makes for pets and the families who love them.

We’re thrilled to have Michelle on the team and look forward to all we’ll accomplish together. Welcome to Sage Compassion for Animals Michelle!

10/23/2026

🐾 There’s Still Time to Celebrate National Veterinary Technician Week!

As National Veterinary Technician Week comes to a close tomorrow, we’re celebrating the dedicated veterinary technicians who play such an important role in caring for our pets.

From supporting veterinarians during complex procedures to comforting pets and reassuring the families who love them, vet techs bring skill, compassion, and dedication to every part of veterinary care.

In this special video, Sage Compassion for Animals board member Stephanie Garcia Gonzalez shares a message of appreciation for these incredible members of the veterinary care team.

To all the veterinary technicians across the Bay Area and beyond: thank you for everything you do to help pets live healthier lives and keep families together.Your work matters every single day! 🐾

10/21/2026

🐾 September Impact at Sage Compassion for Animals 🐾

Because of your compassion, more pets received the urgent veterinary care they needed, and more families were able to keep their beloved companions by their side.

In September, together we made it possible for:

11 veterinary grants to be awarded
$21,218 in contributions to support our mission
Families to access care for urgent conditions including broken bones, feline urinary conditions, gastrointestinal foreign-body obstructions, and more

Behind every number is a family facing an unexpected emergency and finding hope through the support of this compassionate community.

Our veterinary partners across the Bay Area help connect families with the support they need when an unexpected emergency turns their world upside down. Together, we’re making urgent veterinary care more accessible and helping pets stay with the families who love them.

Your support makes this possible. Help more pets get the care they need and keep more families together. Donate today: sagec4a.org/donate

10/19/2026

🐾 Happy National Veterinary Technician Week! 🐾❤️

From all of us at Sage Compassion for Animals, thank you to the veterinary technicians who work tirelessly to care for pets and support the families who love them.

Our very own founding board member, Stephanie Boldt, has a special message to share with the veterinary technicians who make such a difference every day.

Your compassion, skill, and dedication are an essential part of helping pets receive the care they need. We're grateful for all you do and proud to work alongside veterinary teams across the Bay Area.

10/07/2026

🐾 October Is National Pet Wellness Month

It’s a great time to take a closer look at the everyday care that helps our pets live healthier, happier lives.

Regular checkups, a healthy weight, good nutrition, and a safe home environment all play an important role in preventing illness and catching potential problems early.

But there’s another important part of your pet’s health: having a veterinarian you trust.

Your veterinarian can be a valuable partner in your pet’s health, from routine wellness visits to unexpected medical concerns. And finding the right vet before an emergency happens can make all the difference.

How to Choose a Veterinarian: Our latest blog shares what to look for when choosing a veterinary practice, what to expect at your pet’s first visit, and why establishing a relationship with a vet ahead of time matters.

Read the full article: https://buff.ly/oT9l6Q3

10/07/2026

🐾 Save the Dates! Bring Your Dog. Grab a Bite. Help Pets.

October 18–22 | Lazy Dog

Join us at participating Lazy Dog locations for a meal that gives back. 15% of your total bill will be donated to Sage Compassion for Animals, helping provide urgent veterinary care to pets and families who need it.

- Bring your pup
- Enjoy a meal
- Help pets get the care they need

Participating locations: Cupertino • San Jose • San Mateo • Newark • Dublin • Concord • Folsom • Roseville

Learn more: https://buff.ly/TrCM9kq

10/03/2026

What a special afternoon at The Pines!

On September 20, with almost 100 supporters, veterinary partners, pet families, volunteers, and friends came together in Sausalito to celebrate the community behind Sage Compassion for Animals.

We shared stories and learned from veterinary researcher Dr. Samantha Evans, connected with Sage Compassion for Animals grant recipients, and spent the afternoon celebrating the people who help make veterinary care possible for pets in need.

Because keeping pets with the families who love them takes a community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to Gil Purcell and Roxanne Sheridan for generously making The Pines available as our event venue.

See the full photo gallery: https://sagec4a.org/education-2

09/28/2026

🐾 Thank You for Helping Neighbors Help Neighbors

Our Neighbors Helping Neighbors campaign has come to a close, and we’re so grateful to everyone who showed up for Bay Area pets and families.

Whether you donated, shared our fundraiser, spread the word, or supported Sage in another way, you helped make this possible.

Together, we not only met the $25,000 matching challenge from the Del Vecchio Family—we exceeded it. And because of this community, 30 pets will receive the veterinary care they need.

Behind every one of those pets is a family facing an unexpected veterinary emergency. Your generosity means those families have a better chance to get the care their pets need and stay together.

Thank you for being part of a community that shows up for its neighbors. You helped create 30 more moments of healing.

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http://Sagec4a.org/

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