Help Hazel Heal – Emergency Surgery Fund

Meet Hazel, a sweet 3-year-old Shih Tzu, who was rescued from a horrific situation. Hazel was one of 13 dogs left behind after her owner, an animal hoarder, passed away. The conditions they endured were nothing short of heartbreaking. Hazel, along with one other pup, was saved by Pooch Savers, while the rest of the dogs were placed with other rescues.

When we brought Hazel to safety, we discovered that she was severely infested with fleas, and her hair was matted to the skin, creating pain at every movement. As we began to shave her down, we found a mass on her side that required immediate attention.

Thankfully, the mass was quickly surgically removed and biopsied, but the surrounding tissue appeared concerning. Our vet is not optimistic about the outcome, and we are anxiously awaiting the biopsy results. We will continue to spoil Hazel with all the love and comfort she deserves as we wait, hoping for a positive result.

Hazel's journey to recovery is just beginning, and we are asking for your help. Your generous donations will go towards Hazel's surgery, follow-up care, and biopsy costs. The expenses incurred so far total $500, but this amount may increase depending on the biopsy results and any additional care Hazel may require. Help us to ensure Hazel gets the treatment she deserves.

Update 12/09/24
We are so happy to report that Hazel's biopsy came back and is a benign infundibular keratinizing acanthoma - a ​non-cancerous​ skin tumor that originates from the hair follicle in dogs, considered a common finding!