Little Buddy is a 3 month old Mix-Breed in Renner, SD, who needs $2,000 for Life-Saving Pelvic Surgery.

Almost Home Canine Rescue

No living being should ever have to face what this sweet three-month-old puppy has. In his short life, Little Buddy has already survived homelessness, hunger, dehydration, major urinary issues, and some type of severe blunt-force trauma that left him with a broken hind leg, serious road rash, and skin abrasions.

The day he arrived at our rescue, we thought his hardest days were behind him. Lil' Buddy's plan of care was straightforward: surgery to fix his broken leg. Instead, a complication was discovered during his pre-operative care.

Desperate for answers, we rushed him to a specialty vet in Omaha where the diagnosis was heartbreaking. In addition to a broken leg, he had a severely broken pelvis. To make matters worse, the injury was old. Very old. And it had already begun to heal incorrectly, causing major damage to his urinary system.

Little Buddy has gone from one hospital to the next: From Omaha ER to another specialty hospital in Sioux Falls to fix his urethra and wire his pelvis together. Then, just when things were looking up, he found himself being rushed right back to Omaha ER to undergo a second emergency surgery to fix a urinary fistula.

We’ve seen a lot at our rescue, but we have never seen a living being work so hard to dismantle his trust issues. Nor have we ever seen an animal so desperate for safety, food, and a restful sleep.

All this to say, this case – this dog – is not your average one. Little Buddy deserves the world. He has so much ahead of him. So much love to give. He deserves the world, and after all he's been through, we want to give it to him.

Right now, donations are urgently needed to help support Little Buddy, as his total medical expenses are going to be staggering. The $3,000 originally estimated for a relatively straightforward surgery has more than doubled as a result of the emergency medical care his internal injuries prompted. Anything you can spare, $10 or $50, helps immensely in supporting his medical bills. Thank you so much for your kindness and support!

Update 9/3/24:
Buddy is doing well. He is still struggling with urinary issues but he is making progress every day. The current plan is to perform his FHO surgery in a few weeks once his pelvic fractures heal. He has been through a lot but is still in good spirits!

Update 9/15/24:
Little Buddy is doing okay and slowly healing. He recently started a new medication that will hopefully help with his urinary issues. Even though this is a slow process, we are glad he is making steady progress and is headed in the right direction.

Update 9/24/24:
Lil Buddy, our resilient little fighter! He’s headed back to Omaha for another round of surgery due to ongoing urinary issues. This brave pup has already overcome so much with his broken leg and pelvis injuries, but now he needs our help again. His upcoming surgery is crucial and is expected to cost upwards of $4,000.

We’re calling on all animal lovers to send Lil Buddy some good vibes and, if possible, a donation to support his recovery. Every little bit helps, and together, we can give him the healthy, happy life he deserves!

Update 10/5/2024:
The foster was able to finally start potty training Buddy because his control over his bladder was getting better, but he was still leaking and the urine smelled foul. Our vet spoke with the Omaha vet, and both were perplexed, but it was decided he would go back to Omaha for a consult. The vet sedated him and pulled urine from his bladder to send away for culture. She called with the results almost a week later with the best news - he had 2 bacterial infections and we had a great game plan! He was put on multiple meds, and the vet would go in and fix a different fistula that was caused by his initial pelvic break. In addition, she is confident she can neuter and fix his leg in the same surgery!