Ember is a 2 month old Mix-Breed in Houston, TX, who needs $2,000 for Emergency Hospitalization.

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Ember’s lifeless body laid on the side of the road. There were no signs of life from her and she was in distress. There was also a trash can next to her. Kind souls stopped to check on her, and as you can see, she was very much so alive. Her body was limp but she was still able to wag her tail. She was so happy to find someone who cared.

She was overheated, emaciated, dehydrated and in distress. Not sure what this poor girl was doing there. It’s obvious she’s been on her own for far too long. If she spent an hour longer baking on the pavement, she probably wouldn’t have survived. Ember is about 2 months old and only 3 lbs.

She arrived to the ER with a PCV (packed cell volume) of 9%. Normal levels are between 35-55%, so she was dangerously anemic and needed an immediate blood transfusion. Her fecal came back with coccidia, hookworms, and roundworms — two of these can be deadly if left untreated and contributed to her anemia. Her nails are urine stained and extremely long, indicating she may have been kept confined.

She’s nothing but skin and bones and at risk of refeeding syndrome. She was having trouble regulating her own body temp and on heat support and IV fluids & meds. Ember has a long journey ahead. Please consider donating!

Update 9/4/24:
This girl is the most precious thing. We went to visit her a couple times at the ER and there’s something about her that builds an instant connection with anyone she meets. She’s been bundled up in blankets like a little burrito each time we visit and she’s content being held like a little baby. She’s only 3 lbs right now so she’s very very tiny. She’s really skinny too, and you can feel every bone in her body.

Her eyes, my goodness. They’re so big and full of hope. They just soak in everything that’s happening around her. She loves people and loves to give kisses too. She’s been able to maintain her own temperature, she’s on a full calorie diet now, and she continues to eat great. She was discharged from the ER yesterday and is now in foster care. She’s got a recheck on Monday to make sure she stays on the right path.

We’re so happy she was found and is safe. Her story could’ve ended so different. She’s such a lucky girl.

Update 9/9/24:
Ember had a vet check up today to make sure all is going in the right direction, and they are! She gained a whole pound. We are doing everything possible to continue improving her health.

Update 9/17/24:
Just 2.5 weeks ago, Ember was dying on the streets. She was on a feeder road, right off the highway. We have no idea how she got there but she laid down and just gave up. She was too weak to move. Thankfully, a kind couple spotted her and took her to safety. Now she’s doing so much better and getting the princess treatment in her foster home!! She's even driving through Starbucks lines for pup cups. We are so happy with the progress she has made!

Update 9/20/24:
Ember is still getting healthy and growing like a weed! She is available for local Texas adoption, and our team is already processing apps for her. We can’t wait to get her into her forever home so she can continue to live the life she was meant to live.