Where compassion meets commitment.
For the Love of Chin, Inc. was founded to ensure no dog is denied care because of cost, with a special focus on Japanese Chin and their unique medical needs.
Born from personal experience and deep compassion, our organization exists to give every dog access to life-enhancing specialty veterinary care. We combine education, financial assistance, and community partnerships to make that vision possible — A future where all dogs thrive through compassionate, integrative care.
How Love
Became a Mission.
For more than two decades, our founder, Sharon, has shared her life with nine Japanese Chin — each one a lesson in loyalty, resilience, and love. Through years of veterinary visits, from specialists to emergency rooms, she witnessed a heartbreaking truth: many devoted owners couldn’t afford the care their pets needed.
For the Love of Chin was born from that realization — and from a promise that no family should have to walk away from the clinic without hope simply because of cost.
Our Purpose and Our Promise
Mission
To advance the health and happiness of dogs in Western Pennsylvania — with a special focus on the Japanese Chin breed — by providing education, and financial assistance for life-enhancing specialty and integrative veterinary care.
Vision
A future where all dogs thrive through access to compassionate, integrative veterinary care free from financial barriers and where Japanese Chin are recognized and supported for their unique medical needs.
What We Stand For
Our values guide every decision we make, from how we treat families and veterinarians to how we steward every donation and partnership.
Compassion
We approach every dog and owner with empathy, understanding, and respect.
Accessibility
We work to remove financial and logistical barriers to care.
Integrity
We operate with transparency, honesty, and accountability in everything we do.
Breed Advocacy
We champion the unique needs of Japanese Chin while serving all dogs.
Integrative Wellness
We believe the best outcomes come from combining traditional and holistic treatments.
Community Support
We collaborate with veterinarians, rescues, and local partners to maximize impact.
Meet Sharon & Dave
Meet Sharon & Dave
Sharon lives in Wexford, Pennsylvania, with her husband Dave and their beloved Japanese Chin family: Sydney, Manly, Shazza, Ella, and Bina. Over the past 23 years, they’ve cared for nine Chin — including Captain, Morgan, Bono Bailey, and Aussie, who remain forever in their hearts.
Her personal experiences with complex medical conditions inspired her to create For the Love of Chin — transforming heartbreak into hope for other families who share that same bond.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, For the Love of Chin, Inc. is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. As such, donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
While the Chin have been the inspiration behind our mission, we support all dogs in need across Western Pennsylvania.
We do not cover routine visits.