Help Us Support Church and His Recovery
Often referred to as man’s best friend, dogs bring a special joy and calmness to our lives. Their loyal companionship and unconditional love make owning a dog something to be revered. So when we see a dog suffer from unthinkable animal cruelty, we feel called to help, providing caring love and support in return.
Meet Church
A beautiful black German Shepard mixed dog, Church came to know us under horrific circumstances. In late January, Church was found in the parking lot of Gospel Mission Church with extensive injuries. According to Sullivan County authorities, Church had been dragged behind a white sedan in the church’s parking lot late at night. He was taken to Andes Straley Veterinary Hospital for treatment, where its team continues to support Church in his recovery.
Stealing Our Hearts
It wasn’t long after Church’s arrival that the veterinary practice noticed his love and affection for its team, despite the horrible trauma he had endured. Wagging his tail to greet friendly faces, Church is in good spirits, eating well and enjoying the snuggles he receives every day. The care team is thankful to have him under its watch to support Church in his long journey to healing.
A Community of Generosity
The entire Andes Straley team is thankful for the community and its members who support Church and his recovery with generous donations. The outpouring of love has proven to be amazing, raising funds for his current medical needs and care that will continue in the future. A portion of the community donations are also going toward ongoing investigation to find the individuals who committed the crime of aggravated animal cruelty.
How You Can Support Church
To support Church and his recovery for today and down the road, donations can be made in the following ways:
• Visit the Andes Straley Veterinary Hospital website to make a donation and stay updated on Church’s recovery.
• Call 423-378-4443 to make a donation over the phone.
• Drop a cash or check donation at the office
• Mail your donation to 3407 Memorial Blvd., Kingsport, TN 37664. Please write “Church” on the memo line of your check to ensure funds are properly allocated.
If you have any information pertaining to this case, you are encouraged to call the sheriff’s office at 423-279-7330.
Taking Good Care of Our Pet Friends
Veterinary Practices provide life-saving treatments that help your pets recover from illness and injuries. At Vetrix, we are honored to partner with Andes Straley Veterinary Hospital to provide Helion regenerative care for Church’s advanced treatments. Contact one of our professionals to rethink healing in your veterinary practice, using the latest advancements from Vetrix.
