Before they come to us our animals experience incredible hardship so they frequently require special care, including extensive surgery, specialty veterinary care, and physical or emotional rehabilitation. For most of our animals, that recovery occurs in a foster home where they can be supported by loving people while they complete their veterinary follow-ups and learn to trust. Below are the animals currently under the supervision of a veterinarian or recovering in a foster home.
P.S. – Foster homes are always needed. If you are interested in fostering, please see our information about fostering here.
Max –
Max is approximately 9 months old and came to us malnourished and dehydrated with pneumonia. The family who had been trying to help realized he needed more than they could give and reached out to us for assistance. Max has been examined by several veterinary specialists and was diagnosed with megaesophagus which means he is unable to swallow food normally because his esophagus lacks the muscle tone needed to move food and water down. Max is now ready for a forever family who understands the needs of a dog with megaesophagus!
Coleen –
Four week old kitten who experienced a traumatic event that resulted in losing her tail. The result of this trauma resulted in a prolapsed rectum, her colon was coming out where her tail used to be. Surgery has corrected these problems and she is recovering in a loving foster home!
Pammy –
This darling was a very thin senior hound mix who had ruptured seeping mammary tumors. The mammary tumors have been removed and she has been spayed. We are waiting on pathology reports on the tumors but are hopeful! Pammy is so sweet, calm and loving – all who meet her, adore her!
Apple –
This darling is approximately 8 years old and was found suffering after being dumped on a rural back road unable to use her back legs to walk correctly and she also had multiple mammary tumors. We suspect she was used for breeding and abandoned when no longer useful. She was found by a Good Samaritan who contacted us for help. Due to the length of time this condition went untreated, the ligaments healed in a way that prevents her from straightening her back legs. Although this condition can be congenital or from injury, it is clear that Apple has suffered this way for most of her life. Apple underwent surgery to correct the damage to her back legs, had mammary tumors removed and was spayed. She is in a loving foster home to recover and is doing excellent!
Lucy –
Lucy, Linus and their mother were discovered in a crate at an abandoned house. The crate was piled so high with excrement they were barely visible. It appears they survived by eating three other deceased puppies. These poor pups are extremely emaciated and need to learn that life outside of the hideous conditions they have lived with all of their short lives is full of love, comfort AND FOOD!
Linus –
Lucy, Linus and their mother were discovered in a crate at an abandoned house. The crate was piled so high with excrement they were barely visible. It appears they survived by eating three other deceased puppies. These poor pups are extremely emaciated and need to learn that life outside of the hideous conditions they have lived with all of their short lives is full of love, comfort AND FOOD!
Dewey –
POOR SWEET DEWEY! INITIALLY DIAGNOSED WITH PUPPY STRANGLES AND NOW POSITIVE FOR PARVO! He is extremely ill! Dewey was progressing well and then stopped eating, became lethargic, and has now been diagnosed with Parvo. He was tested at the shelter for Parvo on intake but we have now learned he was exposed to Parvo the same day which is why the test was negative. The big problem is strangles is an autoimmune disease treated with immune system suppressing drugs, which he received for three days. To defeat Parvo he is going to need his immune system to fight now and it’s going to be very tough.
Meatball –
This precious one-year-old boy was unable to walk more than a few feet without collapsing due to possible spinal fracture and muscle wasting. Meatball has been in this condition for quite some time based on the muscle atrophy in his back legs. 85% of his weight is being carried by his front legs. Unfortunately after three surgeries and months of rehab, his back legs will never be able to straighten so he can walk normally. He is now part of our Hospice program!
Chewbacca –
A sweetheart in our Hospice program who is thriving with love and veterinary care. They have reconstructed his nasal passages, but some teeth were lost and more surgery may be required. Chewbacca is a sweetheart; he nuzzles and loves to be cuddled.
Josie –
A tragic case whose back paws were severed by some type of barbaric trap. Josie underwent a ground breaking surgery that transplanted a portion of her front paw pads to the back in the hopes that she will be able to walk pain free without the need for prosthetics. The transplant is making great progress but has been slow in healing. One paw is doing great the other, which was cut off farther up, is progressing but still has a way to go. She can walk with her boots on but prefers to be carried by her fosters – she may be a bit spoiled!
Sunny –
Sunny was dumped in a rural shleter overnight drop box with a partially delivered puppy stuck in her body. Sunny is still fighting for her life – her uterus had gone through the abdominal wall as she has been pushing so hard to deliver her puppies. Sadly, the puppies did not survive. She has gone through multiple successful surgeries and is now being treated for heart worm.
Jet –
This less than a year old baby was found to be in active labor but was unable to deliver. The emergency hospital contacted us for help! We could not say no! During surgery they discovered it was too soon for the kittens to be viable and unfortunately they could not be saved. Jet made it through surgery and is recovering in a foster home.
Durango –
Durango had an abscess on his neck and was struggling to use his back legs. He is also heart worm positive. He was picked up by animal control and taken to a local shelter, it is clear he has suffered in his four years of life. He is thriving in a loving foster home while he undergoes treatment for heart worm.