Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago
When Fig was rescued from a landfill, he was facing serious injuries, including a broken pelvis and femur.
Thanks to the quick actions of his rescuers, Solano County Animal Control, Solano County Animal Care, the UC Davis Fracture Program for Rescue Animals, and our orthopedic surgery team, Fig received the care he needed to heal. Today, he's thriving in his forever home.
His family says he's affectionate, playful, and full of personality. They're also helping him leave behind a few habits from his previous life (including a tendency to investigate the trash for snacks). Thankfully, Fig is learning that he no longer has to search for his next meal.
We're grateful to everyone who helped make this happy ending possible!
#UCDavisVetMed | #RescueDog | #SecondChances
Video description: A rescued dog named Fig recovers from serious injuries after being found at a landfill. The video follows his journey through surgery, rehabilitation, foster care, and adoption, ending with scenes of Fig healthy, playful, and thriving with his forever family.
When Fig was rescued from a landfill, he was facing serious injuries, including a broken pelvis and femur.
Thanks to the quick actions of his rescuers, Solano County Animal Control, Solano County Animal Care, the UC Davis Fracture Program for Rescue Animals, and our orthopedic surgery team, Fig received the care he needed to heal. Today, he's thriving in his forever home.
His family says he's affectionate, playful, and full of personality. They're also helping him leave behind a few habits from his previous life (including a tendency to investigate the trash for snacks). Thankfully, Fig is learning that he no longer has to search for his next meal.
We're grateful to everyone who helped make this happy ending possible!
#UCDavisVetMed | #RescueDog | #SecondChances
Video description: A rescued dog named Fig recovers from serious injuries after being found at a landfill. The video follows his journey through surgery, rehabilitation, foster care, and adoption, ending with scenes of Fig healthy, playful, and thriving with his forever family.
![Mondays with Mark: August 2023 [Equine Safety Edition]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RztdA-y49Ko/mqdefault.jpg "Mondays with Mark: August 2023 [Equine Safety Edition]
Riding horses is one of the most thrilling activities many of us have done. Horses hold a special place for veterinarians—for most of history they were the cornerstone of our profession. Although horses are still used for working purposes, they are now mainly used for recreation.
The school has been a longtime leader in equine health, including helping keep sport horses safe and well cared for. Lately, we’ve been proud to see how innovations from the school have helped racehorse safety in California dramatically improve, positively influencing practices nationally. In this episode, we’ll take a lap around the school and learn about the research and medical practices that are making an impact.
I’m excited for this coming Friday the 18th. We’re welcoming our newest DVM students, inducting them into the profession with our White Coat ceremony. Anyone can join us via livestream to cheer them on!
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