Abandoned, Broken, and Still Fighting: Help Huey Get the Care He Deserves

Someone left Huey on a bench outside Saving Sage Animal Rescue Foundation in nothing more than a carrier. There was no note. No explanation. Just a frightened little Yorkshire Terrier mix who could barely keep his balance.

Huey was walking in circles, his eyes darting uncontrollably, and he struggled to stay on his feet without falling over. It was obvious something was terribly wrong.

Saving Sage Animal Rescue Foundation immediately rushed him for veterinary care. Initial diagnostics, including X-rays, painted a heartbreaking picture. Not only was Huey suffering from serious neurological problems, but the imaging also revealed evidence of horrific trauma. Veterinarians found a fractured back, approximately seven new fractures and nearly twenty healed fractures, leading them to suspect that Huey had endured prolonged, severe abuse before he was abandoned.

Despite everything he has been through, Huey has never stopped fighting. Huey was referred to a veterinary neurologist after showing persistent neurological signs, including involuntary eye movements (nystagmus), circling, difficulty walking, and suspected vision and hearing loss. While he has made encouraging progress with supportive care and antibiotics, he continues to circle in unfamiliar environments, has an abnormal high-stepping gait, and still shows signs of neurological impairment.

After a comprehensive neurological examination, specialists determined that Huey's condition likely involves multiple areas of his brain, including the cerebellum, which controls coordination and movement. There are several possible causes, including previous head trauma, a brain infection, congenital abnormalities, a stroke, or another neurological disorder. While his improvement is encouraging, the exact cause remains unknown.

Saving Sage Animal Rescue Foundation is continuing conservative management for now while Huey remains on antibiotics and restricted activity. Due to his previous spinal fractures, he must avoid jumping, rough play, and other high-impact activities while he continues to heal.

One thing is abundantly clear: Huey has not given up. Even after everything he has endured, he greets his caregivers with a happy spirit and a determination that inspires everyone who meets him. His neurologist believes his quality of life is good and that he deserves every opportunity to continue his recovery.

Saving Sage Animal Rescue Foundation is committed to giving Huey that chance, but they cannot do it alone.

Your donation will help cover the cost of Huey's neurological evaluations, ongoing medications, follow-up care, diagnostic testing, and the specialized treatment he needs as veterinarians continue searching for answers.

Huey has already survived unimaginable cruelty. Now he deserves compassion, healing, and hope. Please donate today to help this resilient little survivor continue his journey toward the safe, pain-free life he's always deserved.

7/23/26 Update

After everything this little dog has endured, we're so grateful to share that Huey continues to make encouraging progress.

While his recovery has been slow, it has also been filled with hope. Huey's neurological condition has improved with time, supportive care, and medication. Although he still faces significant challenges, he's adapting remarkably well. His veterinary team has determined that Huey is mostly deaf and mostly blind, though he is still able to detect shadows and navigate familiar surroundings with increasing confidence.

Despite these lasting impairments, Huey's joyful personality continues to shine through.

His journey is far from over. Huey will continue to need ongoing veterinary monitoring, medications, and follow-up veterinary care to ensure he remains comfortable and continues making progress. While some of the damage caused by the unimaginable abuse he suffered may be permanent, his improvement is a testament to the incredible difference that compassionate medical care and a safe, loving environment can make.

Your continued support will help cover Huey's ongoing medical care, follow-up appointments, medications, and specialized treatment as he continues his recovery. Every donation—no matter the amount—helps Saving Sage Animal Rescue Foundation give this resilient little survivor the care he deserves.

Please consider making a donation today. Together, we can help ensure Huey continues moving forward toward the happy, safe, and loved life he's fought so hard to find.