Shively Clinic shooting victim Trent "TJ" Taylor

As animal lovers, we have all heard the tragic news about Shively Animal Clinic. Shively Animal Clinic is very near and dear to our hearts, they have been treating our rescues for nearly 15 years and the employees are like family to us. Just yesterday, a client refused to pay their bill and Trent Taylor also known as “TJ” was shot in the abdomen while trying to protect his coworkers, his family, his MOTHER who also works there, from the aggressive client. He died in his mothers arms on Mothers' Day!

TJ suffered life threatening injuries from this senseless act and was held by his mother until officials arrived.

One thing about TJ is he was always smiling. That kid could light up a room in seconds! It was just last week he helped one of our foster moms out to the car with some puppies, they laughed the entire way out because the puppies were getting heavy and foster mom needed several breaks! He sat and cared for homeless animals. He was loved by every client and employee.

We are asking the animal loving community to help in support of Trent “TJ” Taylors funeral costs and anything else the family may need during this time.