Hope Brave: She’s Safe. Now Let’s Make Her Comfortable

Last night, a local neighbor received calls and texts about a dog someone thought might be her missing foster, Lottie. She dropped everything, grabbed her microchip scanner, and headed to the address. When she walked in and saw her, she immediately knew it wasn’t Lottie.

But her heart still sank.

That senior girl was lying in a crate. She was shaking, exhausted, and in horrific condition. Two kind gentlemen found her wandering in the middle of the street in Wylie and picked her up so she wouldn’t get hit by a car. Thank God they did because this little senior has been through more than any dog should.

Her skin is raw and scabby. Her ears are infected and painfully itchy. Her tiny body is covered in tumors under her belly likely from never being spayed. Tumors don’t happen overnight.

No matter how this story unfolds, whether an owner comes forward or not, this dog has been neglected for a long time. And right now, the only thing that matters is what she needs.

She’s safe with CAMO Rescue and receiving veterinary care to keep her comfortable. But she is going to need diagnostics, treatment, medications, and likely surgery.

The men who saved her named her Hope Brave, and honestly, it fits.

We believe she may be a Maltese. A little senior girl who deserved soft beds and regular grooming… not this cruel reality. And I also understand something else: sometimes owners are seniors too. Sometimes they can’t afford vet care. Sometimes situations spiral.

But Hope Brave is the priority now. We can’t undo what she’s endured. We can make sure her future looks different.

If you’d like to be part of her second chance, I’m raising funds to cover her medical care and give this sweet girl comfort, relief, and dignity. Let’s show her that the world can be kind.

3/19/26 Update

CAMO did not get the news they wanted to hear; her cancerous tumors have spread. Despite the challenging news, they are committed to giving Hope Brave the best life possible for the time she has left. Our hearts are broken into pieces. We wish she had escaped from her owner sooner.

Hope Brave has been given a couple of months to live.

This highlights the importance of spaying and neutering animals to prevent similar situations like Hope Brave. CAMO is in desperate need of help with Hope Braves bills. Anything is greatly appreciated as the bills are piling up. Thank you!

3/31/26 Update: Hope Brave is getting the care she needs

Hope Brave is struggling with her skin. We are still trying to fight her tumors to shrink them. She is still on supplements. Her skin is so itchy, and she is getting special bathes to relieve her discomfort. She has a good appetite and is getting some homemade food.