Amy Kramer, left, physical therapist and co-founder of the California Animal Rehabilitation in Santa Monica, helps Talia Botones dog, Mr. Love Jones, with his hind wheels. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Veterinarian Jessica Waldman, a CARE co-founder, applies acupuncture to Sonny, who was struck by a car two weeks ago. The clinic isnt the pet equivalent of a day spa, despite the pan-flute music; the majority of its dogs are suffering pain and compromised mobility. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Nixon, an 8-year-old pit bull-beagle mix, works on strengthening a torn ACL on a water treadmill at California Animal Rehabilitation in Santa Monica. The clinic opened a year and a half ago. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Steve Sablan and veterinarian Jessica Waldman give acupuncture to Sonny. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
