Diesel is a 4 month old Mix-Breed in Burnsville, MN, who needs $1,500 for treatment for babesiosis.

When Diesel was found by Baw Baw Animal Welfare, he was lying on the roadside in a heartbreaking state—severely neglected, weak, and covered in an overwhelming tick infestation that had clearly been tormenting him for months. His body was burdened with ticks from head to tail, leaving him in extreme discomfort and distress.

By the time he was rescued, Diesel could no longer cope. He was lethargic, frail, and his gums and mucous membranes were dangerously pale. At the hospital, bloodwork confirmed the devastating impact of his neglect: severe anemia with alarmingly low red blood cell counts.

Veterinarians immediately started him on antiprotozoal treatment for babesiosis (a tick-borne disease) and gave a flea and tick treatment. He will need continued medical care, monitoring, and supportive treatments to rebuild his strength and give him the chance he deserves.

With your help, Diesel can finally leave behind the months of suffering he endured on the streets and begin a new chapter filled with safety, comfort, and love.

Update 12/11/25

Diesel is doing remarkably well.

His treatments for babesiosis and anemia are working, and this brave boy has been able to remain in a loving home environment throughout his recovery. Staying at home has kept his stress levels low, his spirits high, and his healing steady.

His gums are slowly regaining color, his energy is returning, and he’s finally experiencing the comfort and peace he was denied for so long. Every small improvement is a testament to the compassion of everyone who helped give him this second chance.

Diesel still has more progress ahead of him—continued monitoring, supportive care, and follow-up treatments—but he is truly on the right path.

Update 12/19/25 Diesel continues to fight quietly and bravely every single day—and that strength is because of you.

At this stage, Diesel’s condition remains stable, and that consistency is exactly what we hoped for. His treatment plan for babesiosis and severe anemia is ongoing, and he is still being closely monitored to ensure his red blood cell levels continue moving in the right direction. Healing from months of extreme neglect doesn’t happen overnight, but Diesel is holding steady and responding as expected.

He remains in a calm, loving home environment, which has been critical for his recovery. Keeping his stress low allows his body to focus on healing, and it’s clear how much this has helped him. His demeanor is gentle, his appetite is present, and he’s showing quiet signs of resilience that remind us why he’s worth every ounce of effort.

If you’ve already donated, thank you for being part of Diesel’s lifeline. If you’re able to give—or give again—your support right now ensures he can continue receiving the care he needs to survive and heal. Diesel has come too far to stop now. Please consider donating or sharing his story to help carry him through the rest of his recovery.