Thrown Away But Not Forgotten

Dorothy is a sweet senior that was found crammed inside a box with her companion, Rose, and left at a local park before being taken to a overcrowded California shelter. In the sweltering summer heat, the two frightened little dogs waited together, both battling painful upper respiratory infections and years of heartbreaking neglect.

When they both finally reached safety with Bichon Rescue Brigade, the extent of Dorothy’s suffering became clear.

Her eyes were sealed shut with infection, her tiny body was covered in painfully overgrown nails, and her mouth showed severe dental disease.

But Dorothy’s greatest challenge is the large mammary mass she carries—a painful reminder that she has gone far too long without medical care. She’ll need bloodwork, diagnostics, and surgery to determine whether the mass can be safely removed and to give her the best chance at a healthier future.

Now she needs the medical care that will allow her to truly begin her new life. Your donation will help provide:

• Comprehensive veterinary examinations and bloodwork
• Surgery to remove Dorothy’s mammary mass
• Treatment for her upper respiratory infection
• A much-needed dental procedure with extractions if necessary
• Follow-up care and everything she needs to recover comfortably

After being discarded like yesterday’s trash, Dorothy is finally safe. Together, we can show her that her story doesn’t end with abandonment—it begins with compassion.