At the heart of Incline Village, a quiet transformation is taking place for our pets - one powered by generosity, vision, and the belief that every life matters. In 2025, the Tahoe Community Foundation, together with funds held at the Community Foundation, awarded a total of $36,000 in grants to Pet Network Lake Tahoe. These grants didn’t just support equipment purchases but opened the door to hope for both animals and their families across the Tahoe Basin.

The impact of these grants was displayed at Pet Network’s recent Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on September 18, where community champions of Pet Network gathered to celebrate the unveiling of their revitalized Medical Treatment Area and Surgical Suite. The remodeled facility now houses advanced diagnostic and lifesaving tools including a CT scanner, ultrasound, endoscope, ventilator, and a veterinary Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

The true significance of these upgrades came to life when Tubbs, a 13.5-year-old French bulldog, arrived at Pet Network Community Hospital in August, struggling to breathe and fighting a severe infection. Radiographs revealed foreign material in his colon and signs of life-threatening pneumonia. The situation was dire; without advanced care, Tubbs would have needed to be sent elsewhere, away from his family. However, thanks to the new ICU, Tubbs received the critical care he needed right here in Tahoe. The ICU chamber allowed for precise control of oxygen, temperature, and humidity, giving Tubbs the best chance at recovery. Day by day, he improved under the watchful eyes of the medical team, until he was stable enough to return home. Tubbs’ story is a testament to what community investment through philanthropy can achieve: a life saved, a family reunited, and a new standard of animal care in Tahoe.

The ICU chamber that kept Tubbs stable while the Pet Network medical team cared for him was paid for through a grant from Tahoe Community Foundation’s Community Impact grants. This grant, along with three other grants from the Community Foundation and other funds held at the Community Foundation have helped Pet Network Community Hospital obtain the equipment necessary to care for Tahoe’s pets. “Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Tahoe Community Foundation, we can now provide lifesaving care that simply wasn’t possible before," says Dr. Marlène Tremblay, Hospital Medical Director. "Every animal given a second chance in our ICU, and every family reunited with their beloved pet, reflects the true impact of this gift. The support of the Tahoe Community Foundation is not only saving lives today—it’s creating a future where no shelter or community pet goes without the care they deserve.”

Grants made through the Community Foundation bring together the resources of a multitude of donors to create collective impact, offering holistic support to the diverse needs of the Tahoe region. Through Community Impact and Action Grants, the Community Foundation directly funds nonprofit organizations, but the reach extends far beyond just these grants. With decades of unique and personal relationships with the nonprofit community, the Community Foundation advocates on behalf of its nonprofit partners, ensuring philanthropic support is directed to the region’s most pressing needs.

By championing the needs of nonprofit partners and guiding donor support where it matters most, the Community Foundation helps ensure organizations like Pet Network Lake Tahoe can continue delivering compassionate care to animals across our region. When we come together to elevate generosity, we are building a community that thrives—one where organizations like Pet Network Lake Tahoe can continue to provide compassionate care and create lasting impact.