Help Save Capri's Only Kidney

Capri has been part of The Animal Pad family since she was a tiny puppy, when we found her with her mom and siblings abandoned in a house that was cautioned off as a crime scene (true story). Now 3 years old, she’s one of our beloved Forever Foster dogs, which means she’ll spend the rest of her life safe and loved with her incredible foster mom, Laura, while The Animal Pad remains responsible for all of her medical care.

Capri was born special. She has only one kidney, so any change in her appetite is something we take very seriously. When she stopped eating for several days, we rushed her to the veterinarian. Bloodwork revealed her kidney values were five times higher than normal, a frightening indication that her only kidney was under significant stress.

Capri spent yesterday receiving IV fluids and was started on medication to treat a urinary tract infection, which we hope is the underlying cause of her kidney flare-up. Today, she’s back at the hospital for another full day of IV fluids to give her kidney every chance to recover.

This morning finally brought a glimmer of hope- after days of refusing food, Capri is eating again. While we’re incredibly encouraged, she isn’t out of the woods yet, and we’ll continue monitoring her closely over the coming days.

Dogs like Capri remind us why our Forever Foster program exists. Some animals have lifelong medical needs that make adoption difficult, but they still deserve a lifetime of love, comfort, and exceptional care. Thanks to supporters like you, we can keep that promise.

7/25/26 Update

It is with incredibly heavy hearts that we share an update on our sweet Capri.

Despite the tireless efforts of her veterinary team, consultations with specialists, and everyone who loved her so deeply, Capri passed away peacefully on Tuesday.

As many of you know, Capri was born with only one kidney, and when that kidney began to fail, we did everything we could to give her a chance.

She received intensive veterinary care, medications, IV fluids, and evaluations from specialists. Sadly, despite every effort, she wasn't getting better. Together, her specialists and her devoted foster mom, Laura, made the heartbreaking decision to let her go peacefully before she had to suffer any longer.

Laura made Capri a promise long ago: when the day came that she couldn't fight anymore, she would choose peace over prolonging her pain. Keeping that promise was one final act of unconditional love.

Capri spent the last three years exactly where she belonged, surrounded by love as one of The Animal Pad's cherished Forever Foster dogs.

Considering the congenital abnormalities she was born with, those three years were an incredible gift. She knew the comfort of a warm bed, the security of a family, and the unwavering love of a foster mom who adored her.

While our hearts are broken, we find comfort in knowing Capri never had to wonder if she was loved. She absolutely was.

To everyone who donated, shared her story, and kept Capri in your thoughts, thank you. Your kindness helped provide her with exceptional medical care throughout her life and ensured that, when the time came, every possible option had been explored.

Please keep Laura and everyone at The Animal Pad in your thoughts as they grieve the loss of a very special girl. Capri's paw prints will remain on our hearts forever.