Dear Frankies Friends,
Bless you for everything you have done for Bone and my mother. Your gift means everything to us.
Love, Bone's family June 2010
Dear Dr. Varis,
Thank you so much for your help in funding treatment for my Geoffrey's renal lymphoma. This is the third cat I've had within the last twelve months to be stricken with a 
catastrophic illness, I was in near panic about what to do.
I simply could not have funded treatment for a third desperately ill cat. Again, many more thanks than I can put into this letter.
Sincerely,
Lisa Ledlow
Dear Dr. Agnes Varis,
When I took Mylo and Mia home with me, they not only took a place in my heart but also in my mother’s heart. My mother was living with my husband and I at the time, her health was not great. She became alive when I showed her the puppies and from that moment on, they took care of each other. My dear mother died of pancreatic cancer on Mother’s Day in 2007 and my two dogs were such a comfort to me after her passing. We lost Mia to cancer one year after my mother’s death. Mylo suffered a lot also when Mia died.
When Mylo got sick, all of the pain of losing my mother and Mia came back. It was such a difficult time and we couldn't afford to help him.
Mylo is a faithful companion, a fierce guard, a grateful friend and a reminder of my dear mother. He means so much to me and my husband. There are no words to express our gratitude for the wonderful gift that we are receiving. I am asking God, with all my heart, to bless you and to keep you safe and in good health. May He return you a thousand fold for your generosity to total strangers and their beloved pets.
Mylo's family October 6, 2009
On June 20, 2012, our little white Chihuahua Yaqueline got intoxicated with an unknown substance. When we came home she was having seizures, her whole body was in shaking. We rushed her to a BluePearl veterinary hospital around 9 pm. It didn't seem like she was going to survive. Thanks to the Frankie's Friends' Hope Fund, the doctors were able to continue with her treatment. Our family can't thank the doctors at BluePearl and Frankie's Friends enough. Thank you for saving our little angel's life, she is doing much better now. We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts! May God Bless you all!
Sincerely Yaqueline's family :)
Dear Frankie's Friends,
I am writing on behalf of myself and my family to express our deepest thanks and appreciation for your support for our beloved Kami. Kami has been a part of our family since he was adopted as a kitten, he means so much to us, especially to his other brothers. There are not enough words to express our gratitude. You are such generous and caring people who understand what it's like to have a pet with cancer and not being able to financially take care of him/her. Thank you very much for your support and for making sure Kami gets the care he needs and deserves to continue to shine.
Sincerely,
Kami's family
Dear Frankie's Friends,Friday morning we learned about the severity of Pepper's cancer. We were told that without treatment she wouldn’t last more than four days, our hearts were broken. Chemotherapy treatments were out of our reach. We knew we could not afford the treatments even though we so badly wished that we could. Pepper is only 1 year old, we had imagined we would have her for many more years to come.
She is a wonderful dog, very loving and friendly. She has been a blessing to us, always there to make our days. When we are feeling down, we can always count on pepper to cheer us up.
Words truly cannot express how grateful we are to have received this generous grant from Frankie's Friends. We were devastated beyond belief, and when we were told that we may be able to receive funds to help us pay for her chemotherapy treatment we were just so ecstatic. This gift is truly a blessing, we are so grateful and can not believe the kindness that you have given us. We are so grateful and happy that we can give Pepper more time to live.
Thank You,
Joanna, Josh and of course Pepper
Dear Dr. Varis,
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to your having set up the Zeus Fund. For me, receiving this gift was literally like winning the lottery. After six months of tests, I finally had a diagnosis for Sasha, but no funds to cover the treatments for the benign brain tumor. Sasha is my best friend, companion and confidant. Thanks to your generosity, this truly is a joyous holiday season for the both of us.
Sincerely,
Sasha's Family
(2009)
I am greatly appreciative of all the support the organization “Frankie’s Friends” has extended to Sam and I. Sam is my Lhaso Apso whom is a rescue animal I adopted in 2001. Recently, I was hospitalized and Sam also became very ill. He was diagnosed with lymphoma. Upon Sam’s first visit to BluePearl, the staff showed much concern and compassion for Sam and his condition. I am very thankful from the bottom of my heart for all of your help and support. And to my benefactors, God bless you, you are truly my angel!Thank you,
Guinette Harrison and Sam
(2009)
Dear Frankie’s Friends,
Venus, our wonderful beagle, has had the good fortune of being rescued twice in one lifetime. The first rescue was from a life of uncertainty and peril, as she was found wandering aimlessly on a desolate country road in the middle of the night -- an apparent victim of a heartless “dumper.” The second rescue was from an equally heartless and unrelenting perpetrator named “cancer.” Venus’s chances for survival were slim as her condition required expensive and specialized treatment.
Oasis Sanctuary was quickly losing hope of saving Venus. Then, Frankie’s Friends stepped in. After learning of Venus’s plight, Frankie’s Friends did not hesitate in offering us the money needed to help her.
Thanks to Frankie’s Friends, Venus will be undergoing the oncological treatment that will give her a new shot at life. Venus wouldn’t have stood a chance without your compassion and generosity. We at Oasis are eternally grateful for this tremendous act of love.
Frankie’s Friends are true friends, indeed.
With much admiration and gratitude, Venus' family November 9, 2009
I need to tell you a few things from my heart: As I mentioned, I have no living family in the United States; an issue which is extremely difficult for me to bear. I have wonderful friends but it is not the same. My animals are my family; they are my “children”. Sparky and his brother Nini were found in a back alley at 10 weeks old. They bring me joy and happiness every day. Thank you so much for your help and for not giving up on Sparky.
(2009)
Dear Frankie’s Friends,
Thank you again for considering Gable for your assistance program. He means the world to me.
Sincerely,
Gable’s “Mom” – Sara
(2009)
Lily is my little tea cup poodle is almost three. In times of struggle it was hard to know that I could have lost Lily. She was in very bad shape. Thanks to Frankie's Friends, she received treatment.
Dear Frankie's Friends,
I don't have the words to thank you enough for your generous gift that saved my cat's life! A week ago my 9 year old female cat, Mic, was bleeding from her tail. When the blood increased we took her to an emergency animal hospital called BluePearl Veterinary Partners in Queens. I was told Mic is a very sweet and healthy cat but amputation of the tail tip was recommended. This procedure is called partial caudectomy.
I can't describe how much I appreciate all the help BluePearl Veterinary Partners offered to me and my cat Mic during examination, after the amputation was performed, and for recommending Frankie's Friends. It is such a wonderful organization with friendly people who are willing to help animals in need!
I want to thank you for your donation. I really appreciate your generous gift. Your organization is the best thing that came my way because my cat is with me today!
Sincerely, Mic's family
Recently, we were provided with help from Frankie's Friends for an unfortunate accident that left Jasmine's leg broken. We are extremely grateful for the assistance that was provided. We couldn't afford the cost of the surgery to fix her leg until Frankie's Friends stepped in and helped out. We love Jasmine like she was one of our own children. Even though the broken leg had her down, she didn't let that get in the way of her big personality. Both Jasmine and I are very fortunate to have received help from Frankie's Friends. We will never forget your generosity.Thank you so much,
Jasmine's family
Tuesday, June, 12 - Another article has been posted about Nashville's local artist John Cannon teaming up with Frankie's Friends. Check it out here!
To Beloved Frankie's Friends,Snikles, myself and our whole family and friends say “thank you” with all of our hearts for helping to save Snikles with your most generous gift. Snikles is getting back to himself after a poisoning. We are so blessed to have him and friends like you who helped to save his life. May God bless you all and all you continue to do! As soon as my finance allows, I will be sending a donation and have asked family and friends to do so also.
Thank you again. We wuff you! - Snikles' family
In April 2012, my dog Chase ran behind my cousin and accidently got caught in the door and badly hurt Chase's eye. When Chase needed surgery, I didn't know what I was going to do because I was financially incapable of paying for the surgery. Thankfully the hospital informed me of your wonderful fund and we were able to move forward with the procedure. Chase is doing much better today and we are so grateful.Thank you,
Chase's family
I rescued Bogie from the Humane Society 13 years ago. He has been my most faithful and best friend. Bogie developed a cancerous tumor and there was no way I could have saved him. I had already said good bye to him and did my grieving. Out of desperation I contacted Frankie's Friends and they made a miracle happen: they made my dreams come true and Bogie received help. He went to BluePearl veterinary partners to treat his tumor. Bogie has been recovering slowly but positively, after his surgery. It is such a delight to see him doing the smallest things that indicate he will make it.
You can't imagine what your help means to me. Just when I gave up on the human race, Frankie's Friends came along and restored my faith. Bless you people for being there and giving me and my best friend a second chance.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – June 4, 2012 – Local artist John Cannon and Frankie’s Friends, a nonprofit that provides emergency and specialty care for pets with cancers and other diseases, are working together to raise awareness of the devastating impact that these diseases have on pets and their families.
Cannon’s paintings of pet portraits and other artwork will be on display throughout the summer at BluePearl Veterinary Partners pet hospital located at 1668 Mallory Lane in Brentwood. Thirty percent of the artwork sale proceeds will be donated to Frankie’s Friends. Cannon will also donate 30 percent of the proceeds of commissioned pet portrait and select artwork from his studio in The Factory.
Having a pet with cancer or another devastating disease can leave pet owners at a loss of what to do. Thanks to advances in veterinary medicine over the past several years, the quality of care has improved remarkably and more treatment options are available. Unfortunately, many of these options are costly and most pet families do not carry health insurance for veterinary care.
The challenge to provide financial assistance for pets from families without resources can be overwhelming. That’s where Frankie’s Friends comes in.
“We’re thrilled to have John on board with Frankie’s Friends to help give hope to Tennessee families and save the lives of their pets,” said Kristy Hemp, development director for Frankie’s Friends of Tennessee. “His pet paintings capture those loveable personalities that we just can’t live without.”
For his part, Cannon is very excited to be able to help this wonderful organization. He currently has three cats and a dog, though he recently lost one of his long time canine companions. “The bond between a person and a pet is something special and unique in this world,” said Cannon. “I love being able to make paintings that capture the spirit and character of a pet for that pet’s family. Being able to create that art and financially support an organization such as Frankie’s Friends is a fantastic blessing.”
About Frankie’s Friends and BluePearl Veterinary Partners: Frankie’s Friends is a non-profit foundation dedicated to finding cures and saving pets with cancer and other serious pet diseases. Frankie’s Friends of Tennessee provides hope for families who are simply unable to provide critical medical care for their pets due to financial constraints. The charity is supported by BluePearl Veterinary Partners who also contribute funding and match Frankie’s Friends funds with at least a 25 percent discount on care. BluePearl hospitals are among the nation’s leading providers of emergency and specialty veterinary medicine. Middle Tennessee is home to four BluePearl hospitals: Brentwood, Goodlettsville, Nashville, and Murfreesboro. Learn more at www.frankiesfriends.com or contact Kristy Hemp at 888.600.5254 or khemp@frankiesfriends.com.
CONTACT:
Kristy Hemp
Frankie's Friends
Development Director, Tennessee Region
frankiesfriends.comAmy Gray Kovar, APR
Gray Public Relations
616 Overview Ln.
Franklin TN 37064
615.497.1799
akovar@graypr.com
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