Help Pregnant Lily & Boots Heal After Being Abandoned

Every rescue has a story, but some stories are harder to hear than others.

Teresa's Cat and Dog Rescue recently took in two young dogs, Boots and Lily, after they were abandoned. Their case is now part of an ongoing court investigation involving possible abuse and neglect, which means the information/photos/videos the rescue can share is limited at this time. What they are able to share is that these two innocent dogs desperately need help.

Boots and Lily are only about one year old, and both arrived at the rescue underweight, covered in ticks, and for Lily, despite how skinny she is, pregnant. Instead of knowing love and security, they've experienced neglect. Now, they're finally safe. But their journey to recovery is just beginning.

Boots, an intact male, needs a complete veterinary exam and neuter surgery. Lily's situation is even more urgent. She is fully pregnant, and just three days into her care, over $500 was spent on emergency veterinary care to ensure both Lily and her unborn puppies have a fighting chance.

Teresa's Cat and Dog Rescue is a small rescue doing everything possible to save animals with nowhere else to turn. They didn't hesitate to take Boots and Lily in, even knowing the enormous financial burden ahead, because these dogs deserved a chance at life.

Now they're asking for help.

Every donation, no matter the size, goes directly toward giving Boots, Lily, and Lily's puppies the medical care, nourishment, and safety they deserve.

Boots and Lily have already survived abandonment and neglect. Together, we can make sure their future is filled with hope instead of hardship.

Please donate today and help us give this little family the second chance they've been waiting for.

7/2/26 Update

We have a difficult update to share about Lily.

After further evaluation by the veterinary team, it was determined that Lily's puppies are no longer alive. She has been started on antibiotics and is scheduled for surgery on Monday morning to remove the deceased puppies and to be spayed.

According to the veterinarian, this tragic outcome was likely caused by a combination of severe neglect and the fact that Lily became pregnant by her brother before they were rescued. At only about a year old, her body has already been through far more than any dog should have to endure.

Right now, our focus is on saving Lily's life and giving her the opportunity to recover. She has already survived so much, and she deserves the chance to heal.

Unfortunately, this emergency surgery and her continued veterinary care come at a significant cost, and Boots also still needs to be neutered and receive his vaccinations.

If you're able to help, no donation is too small. Every contribution goes directly toward Lily's surgery, medications, recovery, and Boots' veterinary care. If donating isn't possible, sharing this campaign with others can make a meaningful difference.

Lily and Boots have already endured so much. With your support, they can finally begin the safe and healthy lives they deserve.

7/6/26 Update: Lily Had Her Surgery Today!!!!

Lily had her surgery today, and when we picked her up, we learned the total bill came to $513. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, we received $300 in donations, but we still have $213 remaining to pay for her care.

As if that weren't enough, Lily's brother has a veterinary appointment on the 9th for his wellness exam and vaccinations. His estimated bill is $189, and right now, we simply don't have the funds to cover it.

These sweet siblings never should have been in this situation. They were abandoned and left for dead, and we stepped in to give them the chance they deserved. Their former owners are now facing charges, and we've been told restitution may be ordered, but we also know there's no guarantee we'll ever receive those funds.

We need your help to continue caring for Lily and her brother and to prepare them for the loving forever homes they deserve.

We recently celebrated our first year as a rescue, and while we've accomplished so much, we're still building the resources needed to handle unexpected medical expenses like these. Every donation, no matter the amount, makes a real difference for animals like Lily and her brother.

Please consider donating today and helping us give these innocent babies the happy future they've been waiting for.

7/10/26 Update

Boots is making progress, and we wanted to share a quick update with everyone who has been following his journey.

This week, Boots went to the veterinarian and received his vaccines, bringing him one step closer to the next stage of his care. His neuter surgery is now being scheduled, but the rescue received difficult news. The procedure is expected to cost approximately $600, and they simply don't have the funds to cover it on their own.

Your generosity has already helped Boots get this far, and we're so grateful. As he gets ready for surgery, your continued support can help ensure he receives the care he needs without adding even more financial strain to the rescue.

Thank you for standing by Boots every step of the way. Every donation and every share brings him closer to the healthy future he deserves.

7/17/26 Update: Boots and Lily had court today

Today was supposed to be Boots and Lily's first day in court in their abandonment case, However (to noones surprise) the people who abandoned them NEVER showed up. we will still fight for them. while Lily is healing very well from her surgery, her brother Boots has his neuter appointment on July 30th 2026. we are struggling to meet all our vet bills right now and are coming up very short any help would be greatly appreciated

7/29/26 Update: boots needs help getting neutered

Boots is due in for surgery tomorrow at 745am, to get neutered. we have 100.00 of the 175 needed for his surgery. we need help getting this bog boy neutered.

8/9/26 Update: Boots got neutered

While we went ahead and got Boots neutered, we did not have all the funds for his surgery. we are struggling with the three abandoned dogs their vetting has cost us upwards of $3000.00 with only about 600.00 in donations. needless to say we need help, we can not save these babies without you and your help.