Chance is a 10 year old Siberian Husky in Hawthorne, NJ, who needs $2,000 for severe anemia, malnutrition, lethargy and painful.

URGENT! Discarded outside, covered in maggots, senior husky needs his second “Chance!”

Starving, covered in maggots and too weak to stand, Chance was abandoned in an inner city neighborhood. He is a gentle senior husky who has been through so much mistreatment in his life, but his spirit remains unbroken. Even at his worst, lifeless and lethargic, Chance wagged his tail when he saw another dog, crying out for companionship.

Chance’s suspected “owners” claimed to have found him, as he slowly starved in the yard. When rushed to the hospital, he wasn’t expected to survive, but this resilient boy fought back. His kind friends at the shelter were determined to give him his second chance at his best life.

The message came in this weekend, “I don’t mean to do this to you…” but Chance needed to find rescue by the day’s end. One of our incredible husky families who has helped to rehabilitate Burton, Ford and Kenai, stepped forward to help Chance.

We need your support to provide Chance with the medical care he so desperately has been lacking. He is battling severe anemia, malnutrition, lethargy and painful maggot-infested wounds. He visited the vet again today and was shaved down to clean his wounds and is now on antibiotics.

Please hold Chance in your hearts, as he is really struggling today. We are hopeful that tomorrow is a better day for Chance, and with your support, we can do everything in our power to give him the devoted care he needs.

*Update 1/27: In Loving Memory of Chance

Chance’s final months were truly the best of his life, filled with love and care from his devoted family. Despite his difficult past, his spirit remained strong. He healed and thrived under the tender care of his human family and his pack—especially his loyal best friend and protector, Burton. 🐾

Thanks to his family's unwavering commitment, Chance's last days were surrounded with love. They lovingly shared,

“Our boy Chance crossed the rainbow bridge today to begin his next adventure. He gave us 4 amazing months and made such an impact on us. He taught us so many lessons, and though he overcame so many odds, he was old and tired, and we promised we wouldn’t let him suffer. We are so honored to have been his family during this time and hope he knew nothing but love. It took a village to save him, and we’re forever grateful to A Pathway to Hope for trusting us, Plains Animal Hospital for their care, and everyone who cheered him on and supported his journey. Please don’t overlook the old, sick, or handicapped animals—they have so much love to give. Our time with Chance was short but amazing. Run free, buddy. Say hi to Buddy and Lucky for us. We love you so much.” 💕

Thanks to Rob, Joanna, and their wonderful family Chance had everything he needed in this life to move on with love and peace in his heart. And thank you to our Pathway family for supporting Chance’s care, ensuring his final months were filled with comfort.

Run free, beautiful boy! You will forever be in our hearts. ❤️