The road to hope: Saving June & Johnny

At the start of the week, we received a call about two stray beagles who had wandered onto a kind woman’s porch in Southern Kentucky. Both dogs were skinny, exhausted, and clearly had been struggling for quite some time. Sadly, due to limited resources, the woman was unable to keep them, but she did everything she could—offering them safety on her porch, along with food and water, while desperately reaching out for help.

One of the beagles, a female we have now named June, had an obvious leg injury and was struggling badly to walk. The moment I heard about them, I knew I needed to help.

After many phone calls, we were connected with an incredible volunteer who does rescue work in the very remote area of Pine Knot, Kentucky. Without hesitation, Kim stepped in to help. She picked the dogs up, secured them safely, and transported them to the vet appointment we had arranged.

After the vet visit, we received heartbreaking news that June not only had a shattered leg but x-rays revealed a bullet lodged in her leg. We were absolutely shocked. This poor girl has been surviving as a stray while suffering from severe and painful injuries. Thankfully, Johnny, the male beagle, appears to be doing well overall.

Thanks to a rescue partner, we were able to bring June and Johnny back to Wisconsin. June is now on antibiotics to fight the infection she had, so she can become stable enough to have her broken leg amputated.

Johnny was neutered and continues to eat and become more active each day. He is always right by June's side.

If anyone would like to donate toward this rescue mission, I would be deeply grateful. The expenses of many vet visits and upcoming surgery are stacking up, and we could really use any support you're willing to give. Thank you!

8/3/26 Update

Thank you to you all who donated and supported June and Johnny through a long healing journey. They are now in great care with their foster and are well on their way to healing and hopefully being adopted soon. We couldn't have done this without your support.