The Lantz Tucker Memorial Fund helped me when my 4 year old terrier olwas diagnosed with lung cancer and had to get him to a local veterniary school ASAP to see if they could remove the cancer mass. Unfortunately it had already spread so we couldn't do the surgery for him but the money they provided help me get him there sooner than I would have been able to on my own and helped give me an extra 3-4 months with him.
Since I lost Ollie I have followed them to see all the great help they provide to the pets and owners that need it at their greatest time of need. And they share the updates on the pets they have helped.
I have watched countless owners in dire financial need, get to keep their pets instead of surrendering to get them emergency medical care. There are not enough organizations that help keep loved pets in their homes. Crystal and her team stretch their $ as far as possible and help without judgement. If not for this essential service we would have an even greater issue in our local shelters. While my own personal dog was battling an obstruction she was right there to assist, fortunately I didn't end up needing it. As a fellow animal welfare advocate I confidently can say we need more like Crystal and the Lantz Tucker Foundation in our community.
My friend Lantz had so many good qualities that made him stand out from the rest. He was fiercely loyal, endlessly generous, and always thinking of others. Something that really bonded us was our shared love of animals. His mother, Crystal, is beautifully keeping his spirit alive in all it's loyalty, generosity, and compassion for those in need by raising up those in our community who are in desperate need of it. This is the first fund I've ever seen that is designed to keep animals with their families by assisting with veterinary bills that threaten to overwhelm them. Every animal deserves the best care, and cost should be the last thing an owner should have to worry about when trying to access veterinary care for their pets. I've seen so many miracles worked by the organizers of this fund and it's supporters. This is true community care. Donating to this fund and supporting pawsitive tails allows you to see the beauty of humanity and imagine the possibilities life could hold if we all lent a hand to each other in our most vulnerable moments. Whenever I see a family supported by this fund, I am reminded of the way that Lantz held me and the people I love in our most vulnerable moments. If you are looking for a way to help animals and people in the now, please support this fund. Crystal and her family suffered a tremendous loss when Lantz passed, but through that pain, they still managed to hold on to the hope that his vision for the world could still be achieved, and they work every day to make that happen. Your support will make you a part of a family that loves people, loves animals, and loves life, even in the face of unimaginable tragedy. I hope you'll choose to join us in the Tucker's legacy of love.