Inspiring Stories

German Shepherd Treated for Rare Benign Polyp on Kidney

Dakota, a 9-year-old male German shepherd, was diagnosed with a mass on his kidney and was treated at the UC Davis veterinary hospital.

Military Officer’s Dog Saved with Cancer Treatments

Barclay, a 5-year-old Labrador retriever had a cancerous tumor surgically removed by the UC Davis veterinary hospital.

Behind every gift there is a story — a narrative of how people are fulfilling their life’s passion through a philanthropic gift and, at the same time, touching the lives of students, faculty and researchers at UC Davis and beyond. Read more inspiring stories.

Cat and Owner Both Survive Cancer

Dinx, a 10-year-old female cat, was brought to the UC Davis veterinary hospital for evaluation of a low grade soft tissue sarcoma mass on her ear.

Building the Foundation for Excellence in Veterinary Medicine

Through the new VMC, Annette Parker honors the legacy of her late husband, Dr. Harold Parker '52.