When Annie was just a puppy, she was found wandering in the woods, suffering with a chronic skin infection. It was obvious she had been abandoned. Her rescuers realized that if Annie had seen a veterinarian for routine puppy care, her condition could have been controlled and she would not have suffered as much. It is likely that prohibitive costs of treatment contributed to her abandonment. Annie endured one year of intensive therapy, being hospitalized for months on end. Her strong will to live inspired the mission of Essentials PetCare to ensure all pet owning families can access quality health care at an affordable price.