Dog Rescue Stories – Animals Abused & Abandoned

Sweet, Gentle Amelia

Richard Voelker — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 14:15:02 +0000

Please meet Amelia. She is the story of strength, perseverance, and the power of love. This beautiful girl had a rough start in life, but her spirit remains unbroken.
She was first seen running down a street full speed, in what appeared to be an all out pursuit of a car. Finally exhausted, she stopped in the middle of that street going from car to car. The traffic had slowed down to avoid colliding into her. Her current foster mom opened her car door and Amelia jumped in and simply collapsed. She appeared to still be lactating. Numerous postings with the photos of this lost dog produced no response.

She was thin, with skin infections, and tested heartworm positive. She has been spayed and vaccinated, and has been treated for skin problems. She is on her way to a complete recovery, and to finding her perfect forever home. She is still in foster care while undergoing heartworm treatment.
Sweet, gentle Amelia is truly one lucky dog. Her life could have taken a tragic direction. She could have been left in the street with the other 70 million cats and dogs that are homeless in the US.

Animals Abused & Abandoned paid every cost involved in treating this beautiful dog and her playful companions Penelope and Judy. To continue this important care for the underserved pet population, your help funding these life saving services will be most appreciated. We cannot save them all, unfortunately, but your donation will make a huge difference in this innocent dog’s life.

Please make your thoughtful and generous donation to her care to Animals Abused & Abandoned

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Little Opi Had Parvo

Richard Voelker — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 18:35:46 +0000

A young lady on her way to work noticed a dog and two pups, about three to four months old, sitting on the shoulder of a heavily travelled road. Two days later, mom and puppies were still there waiting for something or someone. Truly a miracle that this trio was still uninjured and intact, the lady stopped, picked up the dogs and drove them back to her home. She put them in her backyard inside a big doghouse where they would be safe and gave them food and water. She then got back into her car to drive to her destination, which meant arriving late for work.

This kindhearted person put the word out on social media that she had found three dogs and was looking for homes for them. She was most fortunate when someone called her and said she was a vet tech and was interested in adopting the mother dog and her male puppy. The next day these two very lucky dogs moved into their new, and hopefully, forever home.

A couple of days later, that same vet tech called the good Samaritan rescuer to tell her the male puppy was very ill with Parvo. Within a matter of hours after that call, the female puppy, that was still with her good Samaritan rescuer, developed a decreased appetite, nausea, diarrhea, and scary lethargy. This rescuer did not have emergency funds available to pay for emergency vet treatment the female puppy would require.

When Animals Abused & Abandoned agreed to pay for the emergency appointment and treatment, Opi, the name given to the female puppy, was immediately taken to the rescuer’s veterinary hospital. Because Parvo (CPV) is a highly contagious disease, Opi was tested in the parking lot of the vet clinic. She, too, like her brother tested positive for the Parvo virus. Opi was hydrated with IV fluids while in the rescuer’s vehicle and administered an antibiotic and antiemetic by injections. The angel rescuer was given instructions on how to care for Opi at home – continue hydrating the dog with fluids SQ, medicate for the vomiting and the diarrhea and entice her to eat foods she likes, and keep her isolated from the family’s other two dogs.

With diligent and consistent treatment, Opi began to recover from this life-threatening disease and is slowly regaining her strength and zest for life. If emergency medical treatment is initiated in a timely manner, the chances are good that most dogs will survive. And those dogs that recover from CPV infection retain lifelong protective immunity against the strain that infected them, but vaccinations are still of utmost importance. On a happy note, Opi’s brother also recovered from this deadly infection and is also a healthy puppy once again!

Opi has since been adopted by a forever family. Her rescuer visits her in her new home on occasion and Opi is always most happy to see her. The latest news on the mother dog and son is that they are both doing well too.

Three homeless dogs saved! It came at a substantial cost. To help more sick, injured and innocent dogs that require emergency care, please make a contribution to Animals Abused & Abandoned here. Your kindness and generosity are deeply appreciated. This rescue had a happy ending, many do not.

Muchacho’s Eye

Richard Voelker — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Two little girls nine and ten years old banged on a rescuer’s door asking for help for their dog who was injured. His right eye was bulging (prolapsed) from its orbital socket. They had found him at home suffering from this injury. They were unable to give further details, except that their little pet had been left at home with an older sibling.

Due to some unfortunate circumstances the rescuer was not in a position to help the little chihuahua. A call was made to Animals Abused & Abandoned asking for our emergency assistance.

Little Muchacho was taken immediately to the veterinary clinic. After assessing the young pup, he was deemed a good candidate for surgery. That very same evening, under general anesthesia, he had the eyeball placed back in the orbit and sutured in place.

Severe prolapse of the eye, as in Muchacho’s case, was probably due to trauma to the head. Being been seen by a veterinarian quickly improved his chances for saving his eyeball. Return of eyesight occurs in about half the dogs with this type of injury depending what damage was sustained around the eye and how long it was displaced. Speed at which a pet is seen by a veterinarian is of utmost importance in retaining vision.

The little dog stayed at the clinic two nights for observation and pain control. His sutures were removed on the third day and released to a foster home with antibiotic drops, eye ointment, a cone to keep him from injuring his eye from scratching, and re-check appointments.

His foster mom reports that he is the best and sweetest little dog she has ever had in her home. If he could talk we would love to hear how he was injured so badly. His family relinquished him immediately upon hearing they would not be responsible for the medical bill, which they could not afford to pay. They never inquired about him. Innocent and abused, he deserved better!

Muchacho is one of so many pets turned in to rescues or shelters. They are the fortunate ones, because, helpless to help themselves, many are simply abandoned on city streets or out on a country lane.

Food and veterinary care are expensive, but there are financial and emotional responsibilities attached to adopting an animal. One does not “get rid of it” because it has become an inconvenience or has become a financial burden. There are solutions available in the community to help animals and low-income owners who cannot afford emergency care. An animal is a lifetime commitment. It is a family member. Please treat them with respect.

We depend on your donations to continue our work. So please click on our website animals-abused.org. Your generous donation will help save the next sick, injured, suffering dog, unable to help itself.

Lucky Hopes for Love

Richard Voelker — Tue, 03 May 2022 19:40:00 +0000

There are several different versions on how this puppy sustained those injuries to his left eye. Witnesses had various narratives regarding the mistreatment this animal experienced daily, but not one person stepped forward to confirm who the pet belonged to. The Sheriff’s Department and Animal Control were notified, but because of the Easter Holiday weekend, no one was available to investigate the circumstances. Since it was after hours and many rescue groups were already closed, there was a mention of shooting the animal. A local rescuer, due to her persistence, was allowed to take responsibility for the dog.

The next morning Lucky (such irony!) was driven to a local veterinary clinic. The diagnosis was blunt force trauma to the eye. What brute does things like this to a young, innocent creature? The veterinarian ruled out the injuries to be caused by an impact with a car. The trauma being a few days old, unfortunately, the eye could not be saved. So this puppy at the young age of 4-5 months underwent an enucleation. According to the medical staff, Lucky already experienced less pain right after the surgery than the days leading up to the operation. He spent the night at the clinic and was picked up the next day by the rescue group where he will rest and recover from this ordeal. When fully healed and vetted, he will be placed for adoption.

Lucky lived in squalid conditions, in an environment of neglect, and starvation. He was severely abused during his young life, but he is resilient and ready to give his unconditional love to the person who will adopt him and give him a new beginning.

See Lucky Video here

To continue providing lifesaving care to wounded animals, please make a donation to Animals Abused & Abandoned in Lucky’s honor. Your gift will ensure other pets are given a second chance for a well deserved brighter future.

Xena’s Good Samaritans

Richard Voelker — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:29:58 +0000

What a story! And one with a good ending. Had it not been for the help of several Good Samaritans, this account would have had the tragic conclusion we very often hear about.

Xena, a beautiful 9 year old pitbull/greyhound mix and a younger dog, were let into the backyard for a few minutes, as they were every night, while their family prepared for bed. Shortly thereafter, barking was heard from the younger pup. The lady of the house went outside to investigate the noise and quickly realized both dogs had escaped from the yard. Panicking, she called her husband, and both began searching for them in the neighborhood park, the dogs favorite place to play. The younger dog returned home with them, but Xena was nowhere to be found.

That same evening, the owner quickly got on several social media sites asking for help in finding Xena. The next morning, she called animal control and was told they did not have a dog of Xena’s breed. The waiting game started. The hours passed and still no Xena sighting. At last, 48 hours later, a stranger contacted the owner to say that a dog fitting Xena’s description had been brought to a local veterinary clinic the day before!

Our runaway, rather than enjoy some free time in the park, made the poor decision to investigate in a different direction which led her to a major thoroughfare. And yes, the inevitable happened. Our escapee, running across a busy intersection was hit by a car traveling 40/50 miles an hour, per a witness. It was a hit and run as the vehicle never stopped. The loud collision noise was heard by a lady in the adjacent parking lot. That first Good Samaritan ran to the sight of the accident to pull Xena out of the street and render any type of first aid possible to this poor animal. In a matter of seconds, a police car appeared with our second Good Samaritan. The policeman picked up the Pitbull, placed her in the back seat of this squad car and rushed her to the nearest emergency vet clinic.

Xena was stabilized and given pain medication. Her X-rays revealed a shattered left hind leg. Even if the leg could be saved, it would require plates, pins, and several months of continuing care and rehabilitation. The alternatives were amputation or putting her down. Since amputation is not done without an owner’s consent, and no one had stepped forward to claim the dog, (Xena did not have her tags and was not microchipped) the emergency clinic’s management saw no other option than to euthanize her.

At this point, the third Good Samaritan stepped forward. A volunteer for a local rescue group happened to be in the emergency veterinary clinic when Xena was brought in by the policeman. The volunteer overheard the decision to put Xena down and said “no”. Her rescue group would take responsibility for the dog. The next morning that group transported Xena to the veterinary clinic they normally work with while they intensified their efforts to find her owner.

Fortunately, Xena’s owner had posted a description and photos of her missing dog on several social media sites and neighborhood newsletters. The rescue group finally saw one of those postings and called the owner saying “I believe we have your dog”. Hurrying to the vet hospital and listening to the new vet’s recommendation to amputate, she consented to the surgery, but with the qualification that she did not have the funds to pay the estimated cost of the full procedure.

So, the same rescue group stepped up and guaranteed payment so that the surgery would be performed, and Xena saved. Animals Abused & Abandoned then paid the hospital in full, and the rescue group was reimbursed.

Xena is now home recovering slowly, but steadily. The family is relieved and happy to have her home. She was adopted at six weeks of age and has been a family member for almost 10 years. The hole under the gate the younger dog had dug has since been filled and reinforced. Xena has been microchipped and wears her collar and tags at all times. We cannot emphasize enough the importance of microchipping your pet and a collar with tags to be worn at all times. It is literally a matter of life and death.

So that we may continue to help save another animal’s life, please make a contribution to Animals Abused & Abandoned for Xena’s surgery here. Your generous gift will help a furry friend look forward to a better tomorrow. We thank you.

Five Short Stories of Hope

Richard Voelker — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 18:52:21 +0000

The stories listed below, illustrate what goes on in all municipal animal control “shelters” across America. They also represent, in a small way, the degree of severity of the cases seen every day. The good news is that the little dogs mentioned here were saved by one rescue group on the same day.

Skylar – a Beagle chained up in a backyard. She had never known the comforts of living indoors. When asked by a rescue volunteer if her owners wanted to keep her or give her up if another home could be found for her, they were delighted to “get rid” of the dog. She has now had her vaccinations, heartworm test and preventative, and has been spayed. She awaits a family to love and cherish her.

Casper – a mixed breed, had been living on the streets for months. Not able to endure watching this dog become thinner and sicker, a couple living in that neighborhood took him to animal control in horrible physical condition. He had a raging skin infection. His skin was bright red with bare patches of fur from all the itching and scratching. He was infested with fleas and smelled beyond belief. He is now on antibiotics and ivermectin injections. He was neutered. Casper is hoping to be adopted to a loving, forever home soon.

Maggie – 11 years old surrendered by owners who “did not want her anymore”. She was groomed, vaccinations updated, tested and placed on heartworm preventative. She had a dental, with several teeth extractions. Emotionally she was quite distraught at being left in a strange place by her family. Luckily, she has since been adopted.

Shorty – was also at a municipal shelter with no adoption interest for quite awhile. Luckily, he was transferred to this rescue group that placed him in their program. He has been vaccinated. He will be neutered, but for now, he is being treated for heartworms. Given his size and good health now, his prospects for adoption are significantly improved.

Zimmer – also was brought to animal control due to a “family emergency”. He is a 10-year-old “wreck”, as you can see in the picture on the right. This rescue group took him immediately to their vet for a complete medical checkup, vaccinations, and an eye exam. He was diagnosed with glaucoma and, as a result, is visually impaired. He also has cataracts bilaterally and an ulcer in one of his eyes that is being treated now. He was promptly bathed and groomed. He desperately needs a dental for inflamed gums and decayed teeth, which he will be scheduled for shortly, but first he must have the pressure in his eyes gotten under control. A kind- hearted lady gave Zimmer a wonderful home, fully aware of his medical problems. She just fell in love with him! This elderly dog will get healthy much faster living with a devoted adopter.

Sentient beings deserve better than being neglected and then thrown away. They are not detritus in any form. They need our love and responsible care for their very survival and wellbeing. They are family. They give us unconditional love and companionship. They understand our feelings better than anyone. They are our best friends forever. They always “have our back”, and we are their world!

We can save more innocent, helpless and abandoned dogs with your continuing and generous support to Animals Abused & Abandoned here. Your donations make a real and timely difference in their lives, always helping them to reach for a brighter tomorrow.

Little Ernie

Richard Voelker — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 13:46:18 +0000

This sweet boy’s life did not start in the lap of luxury. At a young age, two years or less, he has already experienced the ugly side of homelessness.
As a vagrant, he was found wandering aimlessly in city streets looking for a secure place to nurse his head injury. He touched the heart of a compassionate person who took him to a local municipal shelter in the hope he would be released to a rescue group and have his wounds tended to.
Two days later, a rescue picked him up and took him directly to their veterinarian where he stayed overnight for hydration, pain control and antibiotics. He was also given a name, Ernie. How did Ernie acquire this eye injury? Was it in a dog fight? Did a car hit him causing major trauma to his eye? A bloody crust covered his entire left eye with purulent drainage indicating that the wound was already several days old. The unfortunate diagnosis revealed that the eye was no longer viable; therefore, the best outcome for the dog was an enucleation. His sight will not be affected, and he will live a normal life with just one eye.
The surgery was scheduled for the following day. The operation was successful. Ernie was able to go home to his foster parent that same day, who will oversee his recovery. He is given paid medication and antibiotics. He already has a post-op appointment scheduled in the next few days.
It is reported that he eats like a horse. He is underweight at just 7 lbs. The analgesics are performing their function, as he is relaxing, appreciating his new fate. He has already been vaccinated and tested negative for heartworms. At his recheck, an appointment will be made for his neuter surgery.
Ernie is just one an a long list of statistics. So many animals are in need of medical help and caring homes. Thank goodness for all these small, volunteer, selfless rescue organizations. Without their compassion, their passion for animals, so many would never have the opportunity to experience love and security from their human pack.

If you care to make a donation to help with Ernie’s medical and surgical costs, please click on Animals Abused & Abandoned here.

Baby and Her Test of Fortitude

supportadmin_Vcv9 — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 19:33:00 +0000

Baby, yes that is her name, was adopted from a shelter about one year ago by a nice family. She shared her life with a couple of children and a canine friend. Everyone lived happily, or at least appeared so on the surface, when just before Thanksgiving, the larger dog attacked the little one in the backyard. No one witnessed the assault, but the 13 year old daughter who was at home, was able to separate the two dogs with great difficulty. By then the damage inflicted on the little dog was horrific.

Baby was rushed to a veterinary clinic. When she arrived, she was covered in mud. She was in shock. She had multiple puncture wounds and gashes to her face, head and ears. Both her eyes were extremely damaged. The vet, Ms. Carey, explained “that in brachycephalic breeds such as Pugs, Boston Terriers, Shih Tzus and Pekingese the eye orbits are shallow and can proptose (pushed out of the orbit) more easily than with other breeds. Poor Baby had both eyes proptosed and neither of them was viable. She had suffered too much trauma to the eyes that they would never see again.” (Photos of the eye injuries are so graphic that they were not included in this story.) The family has a special needs child in their home who requires much medical care; therefore, could not afford Baby’s additional medical bills. It was with great sadness that they signed the little dog over to a rescue group who offered to care for her.

Apparently this little girl touched the hearts of many at the clinic. The staff had the genuine desire to make the best decision possible for Baby’s future. They pondered over questions like: “Will she adjust to losing her sight? Will she be able to recover emotionally from such a brutal assault? Will she be capable to trust another dog? Well guess who helped make the decision? Baby did. As terrified and in as much pain as she was, becoming suddenly blind, she trusted the people who cared for her. She would come to the person when spoken to, seeking comfort. So the rescue organization and the veterinary staff agreed to give Baby the chance to give it a good fight. She deserved it.

Medical orders were put into action. She was given pain medication. X-rays were taken of her face and skull which confirmed Baby did not have any broken bones, but a lot of swelling. An IV was started to hydrate her and her wounds were cleaned. She had pre-op labs drawn and given antibiotic injections. Baby with her sweet disposition never as much as growled, bared her teeth or displayed any signs of aggression. Under anesthesia, Baby had a bilateral enucleation, which means that both her eyes were removed. Her eyelids were permanently sutured closed and she will always look like she is in dream land.

Since her surgery Baby has adjusted phenomenally well to her new environment. (She is in foster care recovering.) At first she was anxious about her surroundings, but now she knows her way in the house. She has a hearty appetite. She plays well with a friend smaller than she is. She can even jump up on the couch to take naps with still another companion. The veterinarian explained that a dog’s primary senses are of smell and hearing to make his way through life. Blindness is tragic, but a dog is so resilient that it tends to adjust to the loss of sight more easily than humans.

In a matter of hours, this poor dog’s life changed forever! She was attacked by a trusted friend, became sightless and lost the only family she knew and loved. This rescue agreed to take her in their program because they could not bear the thought of this precious creature being euthanized. The cost of her care has been well worth it because so far Baby has bounced back from this tragic event with much curiosity for the new chapter in her life. She has not let her handicap prevent her from enjoying the moment. This is the reward all rescuers hope for. It is such a joy to see Baby overcome the adversities she experienced as pure in character as before her tragedy.

Baby’s emergency treatments and recovery care have cost this small volunteer rescue group far more than they can afford. Their account with the clinic must be cleared before they can access those services again. Please make your donation in remembrance of a little dog whose spirit could not be broken here.

Dreams of a Better Life

Richard Voelker — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 15:11:00 +0000

With the Holidays fast approaching, Animals Abused & Abandoned has been paying vet bills and buying food for these four pets to help them get closer to their dreams of a safe and protected future with new forever families.

Playful RIPLEY
Ripley did not have much luck with his first family. He was a favorite toy for the children for a few months but was thrown away when he broke his leg. Not only did the family not want to pay for his surgery, but they also did not want him inside the house during his recuperation period. So, their response to Ripley’s injury was to wash their hands of him and turn him over to a local volunteer rescue group.
This small rescue organization took him immediately to see a veterinarian. Ripley had waited 7-10 days without any medical care after being hit by a car. The radiographs confirmed a fractured leg. He had surgery on his right rear limb which required plating and 5 pins. The surgical intervention was a success, but Ripley became well known to the clinic for bandage changes. Even wearing an e-collar, he was most resourceful at reaching his dressings and tearing them off.

After many trips to the clinic and added expenses, he is now bandage free. He remains with a foster family until totally healed. He is described as having a great attitude, a wonderful personality, very active and playful with a mix of mischievousness. This beautiful and innocent six month old puppy would make a wonderful permanent addition to loving and caring family!

Kitty SHELLY

Shelly was the cause of great concern to a caring lady who called a rescuer. She described a young feral cat with trauma to her neck. Shelly was taken to a veterinary clinic. There, the infected wounds were washed and cleaned, and an embedded collar was discovered. Even in pain, Shelly showed she had the sweetest temperament. She was also most thankful to finally be off the streets! She was given cold laser treatments which promote faster wound healing and little need for pain medication. She was spayed and given all her vaccinations. She was adopted after she transferred to another rescue organization.

Little COPPER

Copper’s story is like so many other homeless dogs who end up in a municipal shelter, but he was one of the lucky ones. The shelter staff called a rescuer pleading for help. They were full beyond their designed capacity and were about to euthanize him. The rescuer went to the shelter to pull a few small dogs when she saw his little face. It was love at first sight! Copper went home with the volunteer because she wanted to make certain she found him the right forever home.

Still a puppy, a Min Pin/Chihuahua mix about five-six months old, he was most playful with his new friends. He could not be given enough kisses and belly rubs. A few days after his arrival at his foster home, he was in the backyard having fun with his playmates, when he headed toward the house with a limp. Suddenly he screamed. Copper was crying and whimpering as he was dragging himself to the back door.

He was rushed to their veterinarian’s office. X-rays were taken which verified he had broken his right front leg, near the elbow. The best method for repairing the fracture would be determined at the time of surgery. In the meantime, a sling was placed on his leg until the operation.

The morning of his procedure Copper was diagnosed with parvo. He had gotten sick during the night. So Copper was kept at the clinic to be treated for the parvo virus before he could have surgery. The treatment for parvo is most expensive and the results are generally poor. But the vet thought Copper had a fighting chance, since the disease had been discovered early on.

He was transferred to an emergency clinic that night for observation and further treatment. Unfortunately, despite all aggressive measures, Copper’s symptoms worsened. The next morning, he was suffering and extremely weak. To everyone’s great sadness, the humane decision was made to euthanize him. Later that morning he met new canine friends to play with waiting for him at the Rainbow Bridge.

Copper is missed by his rescuer because he was so young, so innocent, so trusting, so loving. Copper arrived at the shelter as a stray. We will never know what he encountered in his very short life. But at least he had a few days where he experienced the love of a few human beings, as he was showered with affection until the end.

BURT and the Chickens
Burt, a 9-month-old German Shepherd mix, was an owner surrender to a rescue group because he had started chasing their chickens.

When taken to the veterinary clinic for a wellness visit, he was diagnosed with bilateral hip dysplasia. It was decided to perform surgery on one hip first. At his young age, Burt will recover quickly. So, when the hip is thought to be totally healed, he will have the second procedure to repair his left hip. He is currently recovering from the first operation in his foster home. As you can see in the pictures, he is totally comfortable and most relaxed. There are whispers that Burt’s wish to Santa may be fulfilled. He could have found his forever family.

INTERVENTIONS

Interventions gave these four animals a lifesaving chance for a better life. It was most unfortunate that little Copper didn’t make it. Without your donations, however, the work that all of us put into rescuing beautiful pets like these four, and its successes, could not happen. This is the season to help God’s beautiful and innocent creations, so please make your generous donations to Animals Abused & Abandoned here.

4 Short Rescue Stories

Richard Voelker — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 20:50:00 +0000

4 short stories of innocent abandoned dogs in need of emergency medical care. They all experienced rejection, bewilderment, fear, pain, and finally a glimmer of hope.

Lucy Loo
A young female Beagle found on a country road after being hit by a car in a rainstorm. Luckily, a good Samaritan saw the dog lying in a ditch and stopped. Her wounds were extensive, so he kindly dropped her off at a city shelter rather than leave her to die alone and in great pain. A plea went out for anyone who could help this gentle dog as the facility did not have a veterinarian on staff. A rescue group stepped forward and rushed Lucy to an animal hospital.

X-rays were taken which revealed a broken left front leg. She also had degloving injuries to her fractured toes. A cast was applied to her front leg. The medical staff was very watchful for signs of infection to her wounded toes. The bone to her right hind leg was also fractured and infected. It was decided the only realistic option for the back leg was amputation.

Lucy tolerated her surgeries so well that she has been placed in foster care to finish her convalescence. Her body wounds are healing nicely with antibiotics. Everybody who meets Lucy Loo loves her immediately because she is so affectionate and appreciative of the kindness that is shown to her.

Harley
He was found by a volunteer rescuer in a city shelter. He was sitting in the farthest corner of his cage, making himself as small as possible, hoping to be invisible, shaking uncontrollably. He had been surrendered by his family because they were moving into an apartment. Heartbroken, he could not understand where his family was and why he had been abandoned. He was ust a throwaway! His rescuers are confident that they wil find him a new and loving forever home.

Hailey
Rescued from a kill shelter, Hailey has a few years on her. She is being treated for demodectic mange, which is curable, and for heartworms. She was someone’s pet at one time. Why did she end up in a shelter? Her past was totally erased when she was taken through those gates. But Hailey has not given up. She is looking for that special person to love her again, and to give her a forever home.

Buddy
He was sprung from a city shelter too. He was ill with heartworms and had a painful skin condition. Had it not been for this rescue group, Buddy would have been euthanized. He has been placed in foster care while undergoing treatment for his skin problem and recovering from the heartworm treatment.

The kind and gentle volunteers who did these rescues do not have the resources to pay for emergency surgeries, medicines and continuing medical care.

Please find it in your heart to help them by clicking here.